Premiere of A Child of Our Time

Date: March 19, 1944 • Location: London, United Kingdom

The secular oratorio A Child of Our Time by Michael Tippett premiered at the Adelphi Theatre in London.

An oratorio is a musical composition with dramatic or narrative text for choir, soloists and orchestra or other ensemble.

This milestone marked a defining occurrence in United Kingdom's and world history, leaving an indelible imprint on societal development, international relations, and cultural memory. Its enduring ramifications continue to be examined and commemorated by historians and scholars across the globe.