Britten and Wolf Songs: Prayers and Proverbs
Exploring the connections between settings to song by Britten and Wolf of prayers and proverbs. With pianist Joseph Middleton and presented by Sarah Walker.
In the second of a series of lunchtime concerts exploring Britten and Wolf's songs, discover how the composers bring the sacred spirit of prayers and proverbs to life through the union of words and music. Featuring performances by sopranos Kate Royal and Ruby Hughes, tenor Toby Spence and bass-baritone Ashley Riches accompanied by pianist Joseph Middleton, recorded at 大象传媒 Maida Vale Studios. Presented by Sarah Walker.
Britten: Canticle 1
Wolf: M枚rike Lieder, a selection
Wolf: Spanisches Liederbuch: Geistliche Lieder, a selection
Britten: Songs and Proverbs of William Blake
Kate Royal (soprano)
Ruby Hughes (soprano)
Toby Spence (tenor)
Ashley Riches (bass-baritone)
Joseph Middleton (piano)
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Music Played
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Benjamin Britten
Canticle 1 "My Beloved Is Mine And I Am His" Op. 40
Performer: Joseph Middleton. Singer: Toby Spence. -
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Hugo Wolf
Gebet
Performer: Joseph Middleton. Singer: Kate Royal. -
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Hugo Wolf
Auf ein altes Bild
Performer: Joseph Middleton. Singer: Kate Royal. -
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Hugo Wolf
Seufzer
Performer: Joseph Middleton. Singer: Kate Royal. -
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Hugo Wolf
Nun, wandre Maria
Performer: Joseph Middleton. Singer: Ruby Hughes. -
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Hugo Wolf
Die ihr schwebet
Performer: Joseph Middleton. Singer: Ruby Hughes. -
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Hugo Wolf
Schlafendes Jesuskind
Performer: Joseph Middleton. Singer: Ruby Hughes. -
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Benjamin Britten
Songs and Proverbs of William Blake
Performer: Joseph Middleton. Singer: Ashley Riches.
Broadcast
- Wed 12 May 2021 13:00大象传媒 Radio 3