The Austrian composer Hugo Wolf worshipped Wagner, but both he and Benjamin Britten were famously rude about Brahms – who notoriously fell asleep while listening to a performance by Liszt. Yet Britten, Brahms and Liszt all shared a desire to revive and popularise the vibrant folk traditions of their countries.
This recital traces some of the network of influences and counter-reactions which linked late 19th century song composers in France and Germany with the rich school of English song which emerged in the 20th, their friendships and their mutual antagonisms, both musical and personal.
Along the way we’ll perform songs by a wide range of composers from either side of the channel, including Clara Schumann, Brahms, Liszt, Wolf, Duparc, Bridge, Berg, Muriel Herbert, Rebecca Clarke, Vaughan Williams, Britten and Madeleine Dring.
Louise Winter is a locally based mezzo-soprano with a distinguished international career, and artistic director of the Ashburnham English Song Awards. William Hancox is a local pianist of wide experience and founder of the Music Box Wealden project.
Tickets at https://musicboxwealden.co.uk/concert/c015-connections-conflict-comfort/
Experience the glory of brass music from the Renaissance to the Baroque in the lovely setting of Hellingly Church, with iconic works by masters such as Monteverdi, Handel, Bach and Purcell alongside lesser-known gems by Gabrieli, Scheidt, Pezel and Byrd. Formed in 2022 from five of the best brass players in Sussex, Long Man Brass explore repertoire for the modern brass quintet. Its members are active musicians and educators who have performed at major venues with many of the country's leading orchestras.
On 5th December and 19th December, from 11.30am-1.30pm, Care UK’s Bowes House, on Battle Road, is helping older members of the community to get into the festive spirit by inviting them to its winter warmer events. Visitors to the home can share their favourite moments of Christmas as they make new friends while tucking into a warming bowl of homemade soup paired with bread rolls, thoughtfully prepared by the home’s Head Chef.
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