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Sullivan, Purcell, Schubert and more
Leeds Lieder Fundraising Gala
Date
Wed 19 Jun 2019, 7.00pm
Duration
This concert will be approximately 2 hours in duration, including an interval
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Artists

  • Elly AmelingGuest of Honour
  • Sir Thomas Allen CBEreader, baritone
  • Mary Bevansoprano
  • Ruby Hughessoprano
  • Kate Royalsoprano
  • Carolyn Sampsonsoprano
  • Jennifer Johnstonmezzo-soprano
  • Katarina Karnéusmezzo-soprano
  • Ema Nikolovskamezzo-soprano
  • Kitty Whatelymezzo-soprano
  • James Gilchristtenor
  • Nicky Spencetenor
  • Kieran Carreltenor
  • David Webbtenor
  • Roderick Williamsbaritone
  • Marcus Farnsworthbaritone
  • William Thomasbass
  • Malcolm Martineaupiano
  • Joseph Middletonpiano

Programme

  • Roger Quilter
    1877-1953
      • 5 Shakespeare Songs (set 2) Op. 23
        :
      • Fear no more the heat o' the sun
      • It was a lover and his lass
  • John Dankworth
    1927-2010
      • Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?
      • Dunsinane Blues
  • John Rutter
    b. 1945
      • Birthday Madrigals
        :
      • It was a lover and his lass
  • William Walton
    1902-1983
      • Henry V, A Musical Scenario
        :
      • IV. Touch her soft lips and part (arranged by Bob Chilcott)

Interval

  • Frank Bridge
    1879-1941
      • When most I wink
      • Blow, blow, thou winter wind
  • Gerald Finzi
    1901-1956
      • Let us garlands bring Op. 18
        :
      • Fear no more the heat o' the sun

Encore

  • George Shearing
    1919-2011
      • Songs and Sonnets from Shakespeare
        :
      • Live with me and be my love

Overview

In recent seasons, Leeds Lieder ‘has fully realised its potential and become an event of international stature’ (Opera Now), championing song across the north of England through thriving education projects, commissioning and presenting the finest song recitalists. Tonight, a star-studded line up performs a Shakespearian programme to secure the financial stability of the organisation, led by Sir Thomas Allen and Leeds Lieder Director Joseph Middleton, at the invitation of John Gilhooly.

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