Michael Tippett's "A Child of Our Time" is a profound and powerful neoclassical orchestral work, set to be released on September 5, 2025, by the London Philharmonic Orchestra. This monumental piece, lasting 1 hour and 5 minutes, is a choral symphony that weaves together spirituals and classical music to explore themes of oppression, exile, and redemption. Tippett's masterful composition is divided into three parts, each delving into the struggles and resilience of the human spirit. The album features a rich tapestry of soloists, choirs, and the full orchestra, creating a deeply moving and introspective experience. With its blend of traditional and spiritual music, "A Child of Our Time" offers a timeless exploration of humanity's darkest and brightest moments, making it a significant addition to any classical music collection.
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Tracks
A Child of Our Time, Part I: The World Turns on Its Dark DideMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Philharmonic Choir, London Adventist Chorale
A Child of Our Time, Part I: The Argument. Man has Measured The Heavens With a TelescopeMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sarah Connolly
A Child of Our Time, Part I: InterludiumMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra
A Child of Our Time, Part I: Scena. Is Evil Then Good?Michael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Philharmonic Choir, London Adventist Chorale, Sarah Connolly
A Child of Our Time, Part I: The Narrator. Now In Each Nation There Were Some Cast OutMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Roderick Williams
A Child of Our Time, Part I: Chorus of the Oppressed. When Shall The Usurers' City CeaseMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Philharmonic Choir, London Adventist Chorale
A Child of Our Time, Part I: I Have No Money For My BreadMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Kenneth Tarver
A Child of Our Time, Part I: How Can I Cherish My Man in Such DaysMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Nadine Benjamin
A Child of Our Time, Part I: A Spiritual. Steal AwayMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Nadine Benjamin, Sarah Connolly, Kenneth Tarver, Roderick Williams
A Child of Our Time, Part II: A Star Rises in Mid-WinterMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Philharmonic Choir, London Adventist Chorale
A Child of Our Time, Part II: The Narrator. And a Time CameMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Roderick Williams
A Child of Our Time, Part II: Double Chorus of Persecutors and Persecuted. Away with Them!Michael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Philharmonic Choir, London Adventist Chorale
A Child of Our Time, Part II: The Narrator. Where They Could, They Fled from The TerrorMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Roderick Williams
A Child of Our Time, Part II: Choruse of the Self-Righteous. We Cannot Have Them in Our EmpireMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Philharmonic Choir, London Adventist Chorale
A Child of Our Time, Part II: The Narrator. And the Boy's Mother Wrote a LetterMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Roderick Williams
A Child of Our Time, Part II: Scena. O My Son!Michael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Nadine Benjamin, Kenneth Tarver, Sarah Connolly, Roderick Williams
A Child of Our Time, Part II: A Spiritual. Nobody Knows the Trouble I See, LordMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sarah Connolly, Nadine Benjamin, Kenneth Tarver, Roderick Williams
A Child of Our Time, Part II: The Boy Comes Desperate in His AgonyMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Roderick Williams, Sarah Connolly
A Child of Our Time, Part II: The Narrator. They Took a Terrible VengeanceMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Roderick Williams
A Child of Our Time, Part II: The Terror. Burn Down Their Houses!Michael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Philharmonic Choir, London Adventist Chorale
A Child of Our Time, Part II: The Narrator. Men Were Ashamed of What Was DoneMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Roderick Williams
A Child of Our Time, Part II: A Spiritual of Anger. Go Down, MosesMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Philharmonic Choir, London Adventist Chorale, Roderick Williams
A Child of Our Time, Part II: The Boy Sings in His Prison. My Dreams Are All Shattered in a Ghastly RealityMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Kenneth Tarver
A Child of Our Time, Part II: The Mother. What Have I Done to You, My Son?Michael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Nadine Benjamin
A Child of Our Time, Part II: The Dark Forces Rise like a FloodMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sarah Connolly
A Child of Our Time, Part II: A Spiritual. O, by and ByMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Philharmonic Choir, London Adventist Chorale, Nadine Benjamin
A Child of Our Time, Part III: The Cold DeepensMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Philharmonic Choir, London Adventist Chorale
A Child of Our Time, Part III: The Soul of a Man Is Impassioned like a WomanMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sarah Connolly
A Child of Our Time, Part III: Scena. The Words of Wisdom Are TheseMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Roderick Williams, London Philharmonic Choir, London Adventist Chorale
A Child of Our Time, Part III: PreludiumMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra
A Child of Our Time, Part III: General Ensemble. I Would Know My Shadow and My LightMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Kenneth Tarver, Roderick Williams, Nadine Benjamin, Sarah Connolly
A Child of Our Time, Part III: A Spiritual. Deep River, My Home Is over JordanMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Kenneth Tarver, Roderick Williams, Nadine Benjamin, Sarah Connolly
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