When Stars Align...

The British vocal ensemble returns with a stellar collaboration, performing songs from their beloved repertoire and works by two renowned composers - Dan Forrest and Ola Gjeilo. Under the baton of conductors Barnaby Smith and Irene Messoloras, the concert opens with Vox Anima London Singers performing five works by Dan Forrest, with Forrest at the piano. VOCES8 joins them for let me listen and Auld Lang Syne prior to taking the stage alone for a selection of their repertoire. Vox Anima London Singers returns to perform three works by Ola Gjeilo: Sunrise Mass, performed with string orchestra, followed by Tundra and Alleluia with VOCES8, with Gjeilo at the piano. Conceived by Vox Anima London’s Founder and Artistic Director James Meaders, When Stars Align... celebrates these two outstanding composers and unites professional and amateur musicians from across the world on this iconic stage. The concert will finish at approximately 9pm, including an interval (timings subject to change). Programme Dan Forrest i thank You God for most this amazing day let me listen Gloria in Excelsis (from LUX: The Dawn From On High ) The Garden (from CREATION) Auld Lang Syne Orlando Gibbons O Clap Your Hands Ola Gjeilo Ubi Caritas Dan Forrest Good Night, Dear Heart Johann Sebastian Bach Bourrée Kate Rusby (arr Jim Clements) Underneath the Stars Vernon Duke & Yip Harburg (arr Jim Clements) April in Paris Fred Ebb & John Kander (arr Alexander L'Estrange) I Get a Kick Out of New York Ola Gjeilo Sunrise Mass Tundra Alleluia Performers Vox Anima London Singers VOCES8 Dan Forrest piano Ola Gjeilo piano Barnaby Smith conductor Irene Messoloras conductor