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A Liederspiel by Graham Johnson
Mother Clara
Programme & Song Text
Date
Wed 11 Jan 2023, 7.30pm
Tickets
Archived Event
Duration
This concert will be approximately 2 hours in duration, including an interval
Availability

Important Information

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

Artists

  • Graham Johnsonpiano
  • Dame Janet SuzmanClara
  • Alexandra GilbreathEugenie
  • Sophie Rennertmezzo-soprano
  • Roderick Williamsbaritone

Programme

Mother Clara is a Liederspiel by Graham Johnson and will include the following songs:
  • Johannes Brahms
    1833-1897
      • Immer leiser wird mein Schlummer Op. 105 No. 2
      • In stiller Nacht WoO. 33 No. 42
      • Blinde Kuh Op. 58 No. 1
      • Nachtigallen schwingen lustig Op. 6 No. 6
      • Wir wandelten Op. 96 No. 2
      • In Waldeseinsamkeit Op. 85 No. 6
      • Bei dir sind meine Gedanken Op. 95 No. 2
  • Robert Schumann
    1810-1856
      • Lieder-Album für die Jugend Op. 79
        :
      • Der Abendstern
  • Johannes Brahms
    1833-1897
      • Vergangen ist mir Glück und Heil Op. 48 No. 6
      • Beim Abschied Op. 95 No. 3

Interval

  • Johannes Brahms
    1833-1897
      • Dornröschen WoO. 31 No. 1
      • Sandmännchen WoO. 31 No. 4
      • Meine Liebe ist grün Op. 63 No. 5
      • Edward Op. 75 No. 1
  • Robert Schumann
    1810-1856
      • Myrthen Op. 25
        :
      • Du bist wie eine Blume
      • Romance in F sharp Op. 28 No. 2

Overview

In 1889 Eugenie Schumann's life-partner, the mezzo-soprano Marie Fillunger, is ejected from the family home by Clara Schumann, and the couple build a new life in England. In May 1896 Eugenie (1851-1938) travels to Frankfurt to visit her dying mother.

Songs by Schumann and Brahms support a dialogue between Clara and her youngest daughter who have conflicting ideas of past events and the obligations of maternal duty.

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