A Lingual Posy

Two German artists, soprano Silke Mändl and pianist Florian Kaplick, have woven an enchanting spray of songs in different languages which reflect the seasons of spring and summer and all attached emotions. Music as diverse as Haydn and Schubert to Vaughan Williams and Charles Ives will let you breathe the flavours of a manifold bouquet to enrich your lunchtime break.

Silke Mändl studied music and english at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg and at the University of Stirling, Scotland. During her studies she was trained by Susanne Joas and Fenna Kügel-Seifried at the Academy of Music in Munich. At present her musical mentors are Monika Mertel (Nuremberg) and Andrea Mellis (Vienna). In 2003 Silke Mändl was awarded the Cultural Prize of the City of Fürth (Kulturförderpreis) for her outstanding achievements as a singer. The warm radiance of her voice and her confidence as a coloratura are quite remarkable. Silke Mändl puts the main emphasis of her musical activities on her performance as a concert soloist. She gives exquisite song recitals and sings regularly in numerous churches in Southern Germany. She has sung with various orchestras, including the 'Hofer Symphoniker', the 'Nürnberger Symphoniker' and the 'Vogtland Philharmonie Greiz/Reichenbach'.

Florian Kaplick studied music at the conservatorium in Nuremberg (piano, conducting) and musicology and art history at the University of Erlangen. He was the recipient of several scholarships and awards for excellence in musical performance from several institutions. He performs regularly as a pianist, conductor and speech performer. In 1992 he founded the vocal ensemble 'Viva Voce' and since 2004 he has been the pianist of the Neruda-Quartet Nürnberg (piano, mezzosoprano, clarinet and percussion). His interests range from early music to contemporary compositions with a special focus on interdisciplinary collaboration (music-word-visual). Premieres as a conductor include Hans Kraus-Hübner's 'Legend of St. Walburg' and the first German language production of Michael Nyman's 'The man who mistook his wife for a hat'. CD and Radio productions document his activities.

Silke Mändl (soprano) and Florian Kaplick (piano)

Programme
Easthope Martin
Fairings

Schumann
Erstes Grün

Ives
Spring Song

Carl Deis
Waiting

Hugo Wolf
Er ist?s

Schubert
Die Rose

Schumann
Röselein, Röselein

Schubert
Heidenröslein

Haydn
A Mermaid?s Song

Mozart
Un moto di gioja

Vaughan Williams
Silent Noon

Robert Schumann
Ins Freie

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This lunchtime concert is FREE and no ticket is required. Lunchtime concerts last approximately 45 minutes and latecomers will be admitted to the church when there is a suitable break in the programme. A collection is taken at the end of the concert which goes towards the work of St Martin's.

Sometimes it is necessary to alter programmes and substitute artists at short notice. If you are intending to hear a particular piece or performer, we recommend that you telephone the Box Office (020 7766 1100) on the day of the concert in order to confirm performance details.


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