Britten Song Cycles
Νοσταλγική, underground βραδιά choral
Britten’s exceptional gifts as a songwriter shine in this programme, which spans the time from his early twenties to his mid-fifties. His witty settings of William Soutar’s Scots dialect lyrics, rhymes and riddles, Who are these Children?, first heard in 1971, contrast with the dark-hued reflections on human nature and eternity carried by the Songs and Proverbs of William Blake, written for and dedicated to Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau. One of the Soutar songs had to wait until 1983 to receive its world première at Wigmore Hall.
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When and where does the performance take place?+
This recital takes place at Wigmore Hall in London on December 6, 2026.
Who is performing these song cycles?+
The program features vocalists Toby Spence, Laurence Kilsby, and James Newby, with accompaniment by pianist James Baillieu.
How do I get tickets for the performance?+
Tickets are available through the official Wigmore Hall box office. Tickets on Mood.
