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The Tenor of Nature

Present and former Radio 3 New Generation Artists, perform music inspired by the natural beauty of the English countryside, by Gurney, Vaughan Williams, Janacek, Warlock and Elgar.

Live from Earth Music Bristol at St George's

Presented by Petroc Trelawny

As part of Earth Music Bristol, some of 大象传媒 Radio 3's New Generation Artists, current and past, perform a programme entitled "The Tenor of Nature".
From the rapturous and tender settings by Vaughan Williams and Ivor Gurney of poems from A E Housman's A Shropshire Lad to Elgar's poignant Piano Quintet, this is a concert inspired by the natural beauty of the English countryside.

GURNEY: Ludlow and Teme for tenor, string quartet and piano
JANACEK: 'On the Overgrown Path', 15 Piano Pieces (1901-1908)
WARLOCK: Autumn Twilight
WARLOCK: Late Summer
WARLOCK: Frostbound Wood

8.15: Interval

VAUGHAN WILLIAMS: 'On Wenlock Edge'
ELGAR: Piano Quintet in A minor op.84

Elias String Quartet
Allan Clayton tenor
Tom Poster piano.

2 hours, 30 minutes

Last on

Tue 22 Nov 2011 19:30

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  • Tue 22 Nov 2011 19:30

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