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Kosenko, R Schumann, Ravel and Viardot
Olena Tokar soprano; Igor Gryshyn piano
Programme & Song Text
Date
Mon 11 Jul 2022, 1.00pm
Tickets
Archived Event
Duration
This concert will be approximately 1 hour in duration, without an interval
Availability

Important Information

This concert was live-streamed as part of the Summer 2022 Series. The video is no longer online but other concerts are available to watch in full here: Wigmore Hall Concert Video Library

Download the PDF programme and song sheet/translations here. Reproduction and distribution is strictly prohibited.

Artists

  • Olena Tokarsoprano
  • Igor Gryshynpiano

Programme

  • Robert Schumann
    1810-1856
      • Myrthen Op. 25
        :
      • Widmung
      • Der Nussbaum
      • Jemand
      • Lied der Suleika
      • Lieder der Braut aus dem Liebesfrühling I
      • Lieder der Braut aus dem Liebesfrühling II
      • Du bist wie eine Blume
      • Aus den östlichen Rosen
      • Lieder und Gesänge aus Wilhelm Meister Op. 98a
        :
      • Singet nicht in Trauertönen
  • Pauline Viardot
    1821-1910
      • Der Gärtner
      • Quietly the evening falls
      • The hills of Georgia
      • Two roses
      • Nixe Binsefuss
      • Hai luli!
  • Maurice Ravel
    1875-1937
      • 5 mélodies populaires grecques
      • Vocalise-étude en forme de habanera
  • Viktor Stepanovich Kosenko
    1896-1938
      • They stood in silence Op. 7 No. 2
      • I am sad Op. 7 No. 10
      • Tell me Op. 7 No. 11
      • I am here, Inezilya Op. 24 No. 3

Overview

The Ukrainian lyric soprano has won numerous prizes and is currently a member of the Leipzig Opera. With her equally eminent pianist compatriot she has released the CD Charmes, which includes today’s songs by Alma Mahler and Pauline Viardot. BBC Music Magazine greeted it enthusiastically, describing it as an ‘exquisite recital’ and singling out for praise ‘the luxuriant bloom of Tokar’s voice … perfectly matched by Gryshyn’s old-fashioned, elastic piano accompaniments.’

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