James Gilchrist
James Gilchrist
Eastern-inspired vocal works by Britten, Lennox Berkeley and Sally Beamish come together in this richly coloured recital from respected British tenor James Gilchrist.
Berkeley Five Chinese Songs Op 78
Britten Songs from the Chinese Op 58
Sally Beamish Four Songs from Hafez
Schubert ‘Ständchen’ from Schwanengesang
Dowland ‘In Darkness let me Dwell’ & ‘Come, heavy sleep’
Britten Nocturnal after John Dowland Op 70
Schumann Liederkreis Op 39
Please note this programme has changed from earlier published versions
James Gilchrist is joined by pianist Anna Tilbrook and acclaimed guitarist Craig Ogden, who also performs Britten’s atmospheric, virtuosic Nocturnal after John Dowland.
Gilchrist completes his programme with poignant Renaissance songs by Dowland, including the touching ‘In darkness let me dwell’, as well as Schumann’s Liederkreis.
This concert will be broadcast live on BBC Radio 3
Programme
James Gilchrist Tenor
Craig Ogden Guitar
Anna Tilbrook Piano
Berkeley Five Chinese Songs Op 78
Britten Songs from the Chinese Op 58
Sally Beamish Four Songs from Hafez
Schubert ‘Ständchen’ from Schwanengesang
Dowland ‘In Darkness let me Dwell’ & ‘Come, heavy sleep’
Britten Nocturnal after John Dowland Op 70
Schumann Liederkreis Op 39
Please note this programme has changed from earlier published versions.
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