Details
1901 Arts Club
7 Exton Street
Waterloo
London
SE1 8UE
England
Programme
Russell Pascoe – This England
Nico Muhly – Old Bones
Ian Venables – At the Court of the Poisoned Rose
Herbert Howells – King David
Herbert Howells – Once at leisure
Gerald Finzi – To Lizbie Browne
Ian Venables – Little Old Cupid
Herbert Howells – Siciliana
Ian Venables – Two Songs, Op.28: 'Flying Crooked' and 'At Midnight'
Gerald Finzi – The Clock of the Years
Herbert Howells – The Chosen Tune
Gerald Finzi – In a Churchyard
Ian Venables – Love Lives Beyond the Tomb
Gerald Finzi – Proud Songsters
Performers
James Laing – Counter tenor
Claire Habbershaw – piano
Programme Note
Join us for an enchanting evening celebrating the lyrical beauty of British art song, presented by The Herbert Howells Society.
Experience the music of Howells, Finzi, and Venables in a fresh, captivating way, with a rare counter tenor voice breathing new life into these English masterpieces.
Curated by Claire Habbershaw, this second concert in her series of British composers spotlights both beloved and lesser-known treasures, blending exquisite art song with solo piano gems. This recital will include the world premiere of a song by Ian Venables too!
Whether you’re a classical aficionado or a curious newcomer, prepare to be moved by the depth and elegance of this extraordinary recital.
