Details

Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall
University of York
York
YO10 5DD
England

Wednesday 18th January 2023
7:30 PM

Programme

Robert Schumann – Dichterliebe, Op.48
Roger Quilter – Seven Elizabethan Lyrics, Op.12
Clara Schumann – Liebst du um Schönheit, Op.12 no.2
Caroline Shaw – How do I find you
Gerald Finzi – I said to Love, Op.19b
Benjamin Britten – Tell me the truth about Love

Performers

Roderick Williams – baritone
Christopher Glynn – piano

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Programme Note

Roderick Williams and Grammy award-winning pianist Christopher Glynn join forces for an irresistible programme in search of the ‘truth about love’. Join them to enjoy songs from three centuries as well as the world premiere of a new modern English translation by Jeremy Sams of Schumann’s immortal song cycle Dichterliebe.

Roderick Williams is one of the most sought-after baritones of his generation and performs regularly with leading orchestras and at major festivals across the world. He was awarded an OBE in June 2017 and received the Laurence Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in Opera in 2018 and 2019.

Pre-recital, 7.00pm: student singers from the University of York. Free to ticket holders.