Artists
- Allan Claytontenor
- Lawrence Powerviola
- Elias String Quartet
- Christian Ihle Hadlandpiano
Archived Event
Vaughan Williams, Britten, Strauss and Mendelssohn
Allan Clayton tenor; Lawrence Power viola; Elias String Quartet; Christian Ihle Hadland piano
- Date
- Sat 01 Feb 2020, 7.30pm
- Duration
- This concert will be approximately 2 hours in duration, including an interval
- Availability
Programme
- Ralph Vaughan Williams1872-1958
- On Wenlock Edge
- Benjamin Britten1913-1976
- String Quartet No. 3 Op. 94
- Richard Strauss1864-1949
- Capriccio Op. 85:
- Sextet
Interval
- Felix Mendelssohn1809-1847
- String Quintet No. 2 in B flat Op. 87
Encore
- Sileas na Ceapaichc.1660-1729
- Tha mi am chadal(arranged by Donald Grant)
Overview
A further group of former BBCRadio 3 New Generation Artistsexplores a varied selection ofchamber works from threecenturies, including VaughanWilliams’ powerful AE Housmansettings, Britten’s final quartet withits references to his last operaDeath in Venice, and a Mozart triocuriously named after 'a placewhere skittles are played'.
This concert is part of the CAVATINA Chamber Music Trust ticket scheme, offering free tickets to those aged 8-25
