9th May 2026 // Southbank Centre

Jessie Montgomery Strum

Jasmin Rodgman send back the echo

Gareth Farr (arr. Azkoul) Mondo Rondo

Evelyn Glennie (arr. I-Han Fu) A Little Prayer

Ludwig van Beethoven (arr. Azkoul) String Quartet 'Serioso' in F Minor Op. 90

The United Strings make their Southbank Centre debut with send back the echo, an innovative project exploring deafness and social isolation with British Sign Language actor Vilma Jackson. The 75-minute programme features music and moving text by deaf composers Beethoven and Evelyn Glennie (adapted, artistically re-written and performed by Vilma Jackson), alongside works by three other thrilling contemporary composers: Jasmin Rodgman, Gareth Farr and Jessie Montgomery.

The entire concert and spoken introductions will be signed in British Sign Language. There will be a pre-concert workshop open to ticket holders led by Deaf musician Ruth Montgomery introducing the evening’s programme and the performers. This production is generously supported by The Radcliffe Trust, The Skinners’ Company Charitable Trust and the Marchus Trust.

Southbank Access Scheme

Our performance has concessions and discounts for those who are deaf and disabled as part of the Southbank Centre Access scheme.

It is free to join, and those registered will be able to receive other information and complimentary companion tickets.

You can sign up and get more information here: