Myths and Fairytales III
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This event took place on Sunday 4 March 2018.
- Sunday 4 March 2018
- Cadogan Hall
Myths and Fairytales III
Sun 4 Mar 2018
Need to know
Repertoire
- Humperdinck Hansel and Gretel: Prelude
- Wagner Wesendonck Lieder
- Grieg Excerpts From Peer Gynt
Features
- Alexander Shelley Conductor
- Madeleine Shaw Mezzo-soprano
- Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
This ethereal concert explores the nostalgic sound-worlds of Humperdinck, Wagner and Grieg. Humperdinck’s stirring opening Prelude is where the magical story begins, leading into Wagner’s delightful Wesendonck Lieder, performed here by exceptional mezzo-soprano Madeleine Shaw.
This atmospheric programme concludes with excerpts from Grieg’s ever-popular and lyrical Peer Gynt.
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More in the Myths and Fairytales Series:
I: Leonard Elschenbroich performs Tchaikovsky
II: Susanne Hou performs Tchaikovsky
III: Madeleine Shaw performs Wagner
IV: Jayson Gillham performs Chopin
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