David Önaç's Atlantic Requiem
A raw classical night.
Get tickets
Sold by barbican.org.uk. Opens in a new tab.
Experience the world premiere of Atlantic Requiem at LSO St Luke's, blending contemporary classical styles with gospel and jazz. Tickets on Mood.
A new Requiem Mass by David Önaç commemorating the lives of Africans trafficked into slavery. The composition draws on research by Johns Hopkins University into the historic role of Lloyd’s of London in the Transatlantic Trade in Enslaved Africans, incorporating liturgical rituals, biblical passages, and archival documents. The musical language reflects the composer's heritage, blending European contemporary classical styles with African American traditions of jazz, spirituals, and gospel. This world premiere performance is presented in partnership with Culture&.
Get a reminder before doors open
Save it in the app, plus events picked for your city.
Similar Events
More events with London Symphony Orchestra
More with London Symphony Orchestra
More events at LSO St Luke's
More at LSO St Luke's
Common questions
When and where does Atlantic Requiem take place?+
The performance takes place on October 11, 2026, at LSO St Luke's located at 161 Old St, London EC1V 9NG.
How do I get tickets for Atlantic Requiem?+
Tickets on Mood.