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Benjamin Britten

Hymn to St Cecilia

Sunday 9 March 2003, 7.30pm

Adam Concert Room
School of Music
Victoria University of Wellington
Kelburn
Wellington

Guest conductor: Sir Philip Ledger

Benjamin Britten 1913-1976

A very special performance of Britten's works conducted by Sir Philip Ledger.

Sir Philip Ledger studied Music at King's College Cambridge; he was later Director of Music there from 1974-82. During this time he was also conductor of the Cambridge University Musical Society.

As an Artistic Director of the Aldeburgh Festival from 1968 until 1988 Sir Philip was involved in a number of performances of Britten's works. He has accompanied some of Britain's leading singers: including Robert Tear and John Shirley Quirk. Retiring recently after 20 years as Principal of the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, Sir Philip's work in Music has been acknowledged with honorary Doctorates conferred by four Universities.

Sir Philip remains active in performance, as well as Chairman of the English Chamber Orchestra Charitable Trust, Chairman of the Music Advisory Board for the Caird Awards and serving on the Boards of the Cheltenham Arts Festivals and of the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama.

Programme

Five Flower Songs: Benjamin Britten 1913-1976

i. To Daffodils
ii. The Succession of the Four Sweet Months
iii. Marsh Flowers
iv. The Evening Primrose
v. The Ballad of Green Broom

Ständchen: Franz Schubert 1797-1828

Canticle IV: Journey of the Magi: Benjamin Britten

Interval

Canticle II: Abraham and Isaac: Benjamin Britten

Gott ist mein hirt: Franz Schubert

Hymn to St Cecilia: Benjamin Britten

Soloists

Sings Harry Vocal Ensemble

soprano Charlotte Carman* Nicola Hooper*
alto Megan Hurnard* Jessica Wells*
tenor Alastair Carey Christopher Leach
bass Craig Beardsworth Simon Baskerville

* also in Schubert female quartet

Mezzo soprano Madeleine Pierard
Countertenor Geoffery Coker
Tenor Alastair Carey
Baritone Craig Beardsworth

Rehearsal repetiteur Catherine Norton

produced by Geoffrey Coker
 

This concert was part of the 2003 Performance Series.

Musical Director

Michael Stewart

2023 Performance Series

March 25

Bach’s St Matthew Passion – With the Chiesa Ensemble

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