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Choral Discoveries: Romantisme - Lea Singers
An hour of French and German Romantic music
Part of the Lea Singers - Choral Discoveries 2023/24 Series
Add to my Calendar 29-06-2024 18:00 29-06-2024 20:00 36 Choral Discoveries: Romantisme - Lea Singers Harpenden’s leading chamber choir are joined by pianist Greg May in St. Leonard’s Church, Flamstead for the latest in their series of choral discoveries concerts. After strawberries and fizz, we enjoy an hour of French and German romantic music, including works by Brahms, Fauré and Debussy, and showcasing songs by two female French composers – Lili Boulanger and Mel Bonis. St Leonard's Church, Flamstead DD/MM/YYYYDetails
St Leonard's Church
High Street
Flamstead
Hertfordshire
AL3 8BS
England
Programme
Lili Boulanger – Soir sur la plaine
Johannes Brahms – 4 Quartets, Op.92
Gabriel Fauré – Madrigal, Op.35
Mel Bonis – Épithalame, Op.75
Claude Debussy – 3 Chansons de Charles d'Orléans, L.92
Mel Bonis – Adoro te
Lili Boulanger – Sous Bois (pour choeur a quatre voix mixtes et piano)
Amy Beach – Peace I leave with you
Johannes Brahms – Geistliches Lied, Op.30
Performers
Gregory May – piano
Benjamin Kirk – Conductor
Lea Singers
Programme Note
Harpenden’s leading chamber choir are joined by pianist Greg May in St. Leonard’s Church, Flamstead for the latest in their series of choral discoveries concerts. After strawberries and fizz, we enjoy an hour of French and German romantic music, including works by Brahms, Fauré and Debussy, and showcasing songs by two female French composers – Lili Boulanger and Mel Bonis.
