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Recitals in May

Anthony — Tue, 01 May 2007 17:34:11 +0000

I’ll be trying my hand at singing a couple of solo recitals this month, with James Lloyd Thomas accompanying me on the piano, and with a guest appearance from Gavin Ashenden (tenor) at one of the performances.

Here’s the programme:

Mozart: In diesen heil’gen Hallen, from The Magic Flute
Handel: I rage, and O ruddier than the cherry, from Acis and Galatea
Schubert: The Fisher-maiden, Stänchen and The Erl-King (see picture)
Piano solo (Brahms Intermezzo, perhaps)
Elgar: Like to the damask rose
Finzi: Let us garlands bring
(Tuesday 8th only) Bizet: The Pearl Fishers Duet, with Gavin Ashenden (tenor)

Do come if you can – they are free! Details:

Tuesday 8th May, 1.20-2.10pm, Meeting House, University of Sussex
Saturday 12th May, 3-3.45pm, St Paul’s Church, West Street, Brighton

Good Friday Bach

Anthony — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 14:10:40 +0000

What better way to spend Good Friday evening than at a live performance of possibly the most profound piece of music ever composed? I’m referring, of course, to Bach’s St Matthew Passion, which can be heard in the next East Sussex Bach Choir concert at St Bartholomew’s Church, Brighton, at 7pm on 6th April. (Be sure to book in advance.)

I’ll be in the choir as an extra, but I’ll also have a small solo part, singing the words of Pilate.

A cappella Bach

Anthony — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 08:53:56 +0000

This Saturday (17 March) I’ll be singing (as an extra) with the Brighton Consort for Bach and the German Tradition, featuring two of Bach’s glorious motets for unaccompanied choir and other delights from the same period. Should be fun!