Archived Event

Woman and Man: The human soul in love
Alice Coote mezzo-soprano; Christian Blackshaw piano
Date
Sun 22 Jun 2014, 7.30pm
Duration
This concert will be approximately 2 hours in duration, including an interval
Availability

Artists

  • Alice Cootemezzo-soprano
  • Christian Blackshawpiano

Programme

      • Myrthen Op. 25
        :
      • Widmung
      • Du bist wie eine Blume
      • Lieder und Gesänge Op. 27
        :
      • Dem roten Röslein gleicht mein Lieb No. 2
      • Myrthen Op. 25
        :
      • Die Lotosblume
      • 6 Gedichte von N Lenau und Requiem Op. 90
        :
      • Meine Rose No. 2
      • Minnespiel Op. 101
        :
      • Mein schöner Stern! No. 4
      • Frauenliebe und -leben Op. 42

Interval

Encore

Overview

With new song commissions and a remarkablybroad recital repertoire to her name, Alice Cootestands today among the leading interpreters ofLieder and art song. Her performances invariablycreate a sense of anticipation and deep appreciationfor the many insights she brings to even the mostfamiliar of works. ‘Thank heavens for Alice Coote,’observed the Independent, following one of hercharacteristically intense interpretations – ‘... shealone heard the sounds of silence, she alone …connected words to feeling.’ She is joined by leadingBritish pianist Christian Blackshaw in repertoirewhich explores the many asoects of love.

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