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Boneyards and Bluestockings
Elin Harries (soprano) is joined by harpsichordist Yeo Yat-Soon with a programme of early English classical songs with words by the pre-Gothic English poets.
Add to my Calendar 23-03-2017 18:30 23-03-2017 20:30 36 Boneyards and Bluestockings Boneyard Boys’ refers to a group of poets considered a precursor of the gothic movement. The ‘Bluestockings’, led by Elizabeth Montague, were a group of intellectual elites who fought for the civil rights of women and social justice. Despite their differences, their writing has undisputed similarities. The concert includes music by the likes of Haydn, Salomon and Galuppi. Handel and Hendrix in London, London DD/MM/YYYYDetails
Handel and Hendrix in London
23 & 25 Brook Street
Mayfair
London
W1K 4HB
England
Programme
Various – early English classical songs with words by the pre-Gothic English poets.
Performers
Ellin Harries – soprano
Yeo Yat-Soon – harpsichord
Programme Note
Boneyard Boys’ refers to a group of poets considered a precursor of the gothic movement. The ‘Bluestockings’, led by Elizabeth Montague, were a group of intellectual elites who fought for the civil rights of women and social justice. Despite their differences, their writing has undisputed similarities.
The concert includes music by the likes of Haydn, Salomon and Galuppi.
