Britten and Wolf Songs: Italian Influences
Exploring the connections between songs by Britten and Wolf that look at the allure of Italy. With pianist Joseph Middleton and presented by Sarah Walker.
In the first of a series of lunchtime concerts exploring Britten and Wolf's songs, discover the composers' fascination with the allure of Italy and their respective approaches of setting Michelangelo's sonnets. Featuring performances by soprano Kate Royal, tenor Alessandro Fisher and bass-baritone Ashley Riches accompanied by pianist Joseph Middleton, recorded at 大象传媒 Maida Vale Studios. Presented by Sarah Walker.
Wolf: Goethe-Lieder Kennst du das Land?
Wolf: Selection from Italienisches Liederbuch
Wolf: Drei Gedichte von Michelangelo
Britten: Seven Sonnets of Michelangelo Op. 22
Kate Royal (soprano)
Alessandro Fisher (tenor)
Ashley Riches (bass-baritone)
Joseph Middleton (piano)
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Music Played
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Hugo Wolf
Goethe-Lieder: Kennst du das Land?
Performer: Joseph Middleton. Singer: Kate Royal. -
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Hugo Wolf
Songs from Italian Songbook
Performer: Joseph Middleton. Singer: Kate Royal. -
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Hugo Wolf
3 Michelangelo Songs
Performer: Joseph Middleton. Singer: Ashley Riches. -
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Benjamin Britten
Seven Sonnets of Michelangelo Op. 22
Performer: Joseph Middleton. Singer: Alessandro Fisher.
Broadcast
- Tue 11 May 2021 13:00大象传媒 Radio 3