Archived Event
Wigmore Hall/Kohn Foundation International Song Competition 2015
Introduction to Song
- Date
- Mon 07 Sep 2015, 6.30pm
- Duration
- 6:30pm – 8:00pm
- Availability
Overview
Delve into the rich world of Art Song, as charismatic presenter and pianist Dominic Harlan and soprano Sarah Gabriel share insights into such jewels of the repertoire as Schubert’s ‘Der Zwerg’, Strauss’s ‘Morgen’, Hahn’s ‘A Chloris’ and Barber’s ‘Solitary Hotel’.
Explore the words and stories which lie at the heart of French, English and German Song, learn how musical notes can paint vivid pictures, and discover why so many people are passionate about this multi-faceted art form.
Kindly supported by the Kohn Foundation