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Ludlow English Song Day: 'Hiraeth': Celtic perspectives
Harriet Burns soprano; Ailish Tynan soprano; Elgan Llŷr Thomas tenor; Robin Tritschler tenor; Adam Walker flute; Rosalind Ventris viola; Ian Tindale piano
Programme & Song Text
Date
Sat 22 Oct 2022, 4.30pm
Tickets
Archived Event
Duration
This concert will be approximately 1 hour in duration, without an interval
Availability

Important Information

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

Artists

  • Harriet Burnssoprano
  • Ailish Tynansoprano
  • Elgan Llŷr Thomastenor
  • Robin Tritschlertenor
  • Adam Walkerflute
  • Rosalind Ventrisviola
  • Ian Tindalepiano

Programme

  • Dilys Elwyn-Edwards
    1918-2012
      • Caneuon y Tri Aderyn (Songs of the Three Birds)
        :
      • Y Gylfinir (The Curlew)
  • Judith Weir
    b. 1954
      • Scotch Minstrelsy
        :
      • Bessie Bell and Mary Gray
      • Lady Isobel and the Elf-Knight
  • Trad/Welsh
      • Ar Hyd y Nos (All Through the Night)
        (arranged by Huw Watkins)

Overview

In Welsh, the term ‘hiraeth’ denotes a complex idea combining homesickness with a longing for the past, here explored in works by composers of various Celtic origins.

This concert is part of the CAVATINA Chamber Music Trust ticket scheme, offering free tickets to those aged 8-25

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