Caroline Shaw: Trees with London Symphony Orchestra

Presented as part of our Caroline Shaw residency, Trees receives its world premiere, with an original score composed by Shaw, performed by London Symphony Orchestra with conductor Hugh Tieppo-Brunt.

Sam Green is one of documentary filmmaking’s most innovative and captivating artists. Known for his uniquely conceived live documentaries, his films are screened on stage as he narrates in person while musicians perform the score, creating a truly live cinema experience.

Trees is a profoundly moving, unique, and ephemeral study of humankind’s relationship with our earthly cohabitants – the silent witnesses to humanity across countless events and generations – placing our role in a broader perspective. Featuring actress Judi Dench, Poet Laureate Ada Limón, scientists, and stories from around the world, Trees marks Green’s most ambitious film yet.








A world premiere Barbican Commission, produced by ArKtype & Josh Penn.

Part of Composer in Focus: Caroline Shaw.

Barbican Classical Music Programme receives major support from Marcus Margulies and additional support In Memory of John Murray.





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