Synopsis

Michael Tippett’s oratorio *A Child of Our Time* remains his most frequently performed composition. A fervent outcry against persecution and tyranny, it ultimately conveys a powerful message of peace. Renowned British baritone and composer Roderick Williams explores the narrative underpinning *A Child of Our Time*, introducing conductor Mark Wigglesworth, the BBC National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales, and soloists Tamara Wilson (soprano), Susan Bickley (mezzo-soprano), Peter Hoare (tenor), and