Academy of St.Martin-in-the-fields with Avi Avital
“The words “superstar” and “mandolinist” still look odd next to each other. Yet in the classical world, they are starting to be joined with some frequency… Avi Avital… was nothing short of electric.” – New York Times The Academy of St Martin…
The Sixteen Choral Pilgrimage: A Celebration of Byrd
Programme William Byrd – Arise Lord into thy rest Philip van Wilder – O doux regard William Byrd – Ne irascaris / Civitas sancti tui Philippe de Monte – O suavitas et dulcedo Dobrinka Tabakova – Arise Lord into thy rest (new…
Tredegar Town Band with Ben Goldscheider
Tredegar is one of the most famous brass bands in the world, with a reputation for incredible musical excellence. With over 150 years of rich musical heritage, they continue to explore exciting artistic horizons – from film appearances (they featured in award-winning…
English Concert: Mozart with Kris Bezuidenhout
Effervescent Mozart just as he would have heard it, including one of his most life-affirming symphonies and his most profound piano concerto, in the expert hands of The English Concert and the charismatic pianist Kris Bezuidenhout. Programme Overture Der Schauspieldirektor Piano Concerto…
Carice Singers: Elgar Birthday Concert
On Elgar’s birthday, a tribute in song. The Carice Singers take their name from Elgar’s only daughter, and his legacy – and particularly his fresh, poetic but unduly neglected music for small choir and vocal ensembles – is at the heart of…
The Sixteen: A Mother’s Sorrow
Programme Plainsong – De Lamentatione Alissa Firsova – Stabat Mater Sheppard – In manus tuas III White – Lamentations for 5 voices F. Anerio – Stabat Mater for 12 voices Poulenc – Quatre motets pour un temps de penitence Victoria – Litaniae Beatae…
Christopher Purves sings Songs of War and Refuge
In the last decade, Christopher Purves has emerged as one of the supreme dramatic baritones of our time – an interpreter of gripping theatricality and sense of character. That should come to the fore in this extraordinary recital – a passion project,…
Benjamin Appl: Schubert’s Die Schöne Müllerin
Programme David Lang – flower, forget me (UK premiere) Schubert – Die Schöne Müllerin Performers Benjamin Appl Baritone Simon Lepper Piano Please note this performance will last for approximately 90 minutes without an interval. Video © Sony Classical “When love conquers pain,…
Apollo’s Fire: Exile – Music of the Jewish and African Diasporas
Though stolen from their homeland and scattered across the world, both the Jewish and African peoples found strength and inspiration in music – their means to preserve their cultural identity and their soul as a people. Apollo’s Fire and Jeannette Sorrell are…
