Kantos x helios x victoria baths

Bathe in the warmth of the sun, where sound and sculpture meet for a dramatic and poignant performance inspired by our closest star. Experience Kantos’ stunning voices in the glow of Luke Jerram’s Helios, an epic spherical artwork of the sun. In the cathedral-like acoustic of Victoria Baths, join us as we journey from the first glimmers of dawn to the deep glow of nightfall. 

Our voices trace the sun’s arc across the sky, with the birdsong of David Matthews’ Dawn Chorus, and the bright heat of Ben Nobuto’s Sol; with the gentle rocking of Emili Sande’s Where I Sleep, and the transcendent minimalism of Meredith Monk’s Nightfall.

This is a once in a lifetime chance to see an extraordinary artwork and pioneering chorus together in a landmark space.

The performance will last around one hour without an interval. The bar will be open before and after the performance.

access Information

The ground floor areas of Victoria Baths are available with step-free access, including step-free routes to key spaces. Please note that, due to the historic nature of the building, there is no built in step-free access inside the pool areas. For this performance, we will ensure dedicated spaces are available around the sides of the pools.

There is an accessible parking space directly outside the building as well as an additional 30 spaces in the car park.

If you have any questions about accessibility or specific requirements, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our team and we’ll be happy to help.

where & when

Thursday 19 March 19.30 (Doors at 18.30)
Victoria Baths, Hathersage Road, Manchester, M13 0FE

The performance will last around one hour without an interval.

The Music

David Matthews Dawn Chorus 
Meredith Monk Early Morning Melody
Eric Whitacre Lux Aurumque 
Ken Steven Dawn and Dusk 
John Tavener The Eternal Sun 
Nathan James Dearden The Bright Morning-Star 
Arvo Pärt Morning Star 
George Harrison arr. Kirby Shaw Here Comes the Sun 
Ben Nobuto Sol
Eric Whitacre Nox Aurumque 
Hendrik Hofmeyr Desert sun
Emeli Sandé arr. Geoff Lawson Where I Sleep
Meredith Monk Nightfall

the artists

Creative Director & Conductor Ellie Slorach
Artwork Luke Jerram
Kantos Chamber Choir