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The Wanderer and the Soldier
Two of Lord Byron’s Dulwich classmates
Part of the A Vast Obscurity - 2024 Series
Add to my Calendar 21-06-2024 19:30 21-06-2024 21:30 36 The Wanderer and the Soldier Our series finale presents internationally acclaimed tenor Mark Padmore CBE and pianist Jocelyn Freeman in a beautifully curated recital paying homage to two of Lord Byron’s Dulwich classmates: the celebrated pedestrian Captain Robert Barclay and Major-General John Gaspard Le Marchant. Songs in English, French and German guide us through two stalwart themes of song literature and present a variety of perspectives. Enjoy a day trip to Dulwich, and join our guided walk through Dulwich Wood at 3.30pm featuring historical facts pertinent to the bicentenary of Lord Byron’s death and his schooling at Dr William Glennie’s Academy in Dulwich along the way. Nearest station: 2 mins from Sydenham Hill / 15 mins from Victoria St Stephen's Church, London DD/MM/YYYYDetails
St Stephen's Church
College Road
Dulwich
London
SE21 7HW
England
Programme
Various – Songs in English, French and German celebrating Captain Robert Barclay and Major-General John Gaspard Le Marchant
Performers
Mark Padmore – tenor
Jocelyn Freeman – piano
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Programme Note
Our series finale presents internationally acclaimed tenor Mark Padmore CBE and pianist Jocelyn Freeman in a beautifully curated recital paying homage to two of Lord Byron’s Dulwich classmates: the celebrated pedestrian Captain Robert Barclay and Major-General John Gaspard Le Marchant. Songs in English, French and German guide us through two stalwart themes of song literature and present a variety of perspectives.
Enjoy a day trip to Dulwich, and join our guided walk through Dulwich Wood at 3.30pm featuring historical facts pertinent to the bicentenary of Lord Byron’s death and his schooling at Dr William Glennie’s Academy in Dulwich along the way.
Nearest station: 2 mins from Sydenham Hill / 15 mins from Victoria
