Join some of the best young singers in the world for a breathtaking musical journey that spans continents and generations. Roots celebrates the cultures we inherit and the human connections we create for ourselves.

Feel the electrifying Haitian rhythms of Sydney Guillaume’s Kalinda and ecstatic Bollywood energy of A.R. Rahman’s Balleilakka contrasted with moments of profound reflection in music by Kim Andre Arnesen, Arvo Pärt and Elaine Hagenberg.

Discover Jaakko Mäntyjärvi's playful take on Shakespeare's well-known lyrics and experience the world premiere of a new commission from Indian-American composer Shruthi Rajasekar.

Programme to include

Sydney Guillaume - Kalinda

Reena Esmail - Man tu shudam, tu man shudi

Elaine Hagenberg - A Farewell

Paul Crabtree - The Valley of Delight: Death and Resurrection

Arvo Pärt - Which Was the Son of

Rolando Budini - La Arenosa

Kim Andre Arnesen - Even when He is silent

Shruthi Rajasekar - New work (world premiere)

Jaakko Mäntyjärvi - Four Shakespeare Songs

A.R. Rahman - Balleilakka



Artists

National Youth Choir (18-25 Years)

Nicholas Chalmers, Principal Conductor

Mariana Rosas, Conductor