The Queen’s Hall Series Supported by Edinburgh International Festival Benefactors
Photo Marc Ribes
Photo James McMillan/Decca
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Andreas Scholl Countertenor Tamar Halperin Piano
Véronique Gens Soprano Susan Manoff Piano
Songs by Schubert, Brahms, Haydn and Mozart
Songs by Fauré, Duparc, Debussy, Chausson and Hahn
German singer Andreas Scholl is one of classical music’s superstars, and has introduced countless listeners to the irresistible beauty of his countertenor voice.
French soprano Véronique Gens forged her international reputation as an inspirational singer of Baroque music, and she brings the same lucid purity so valued in that repertoire to a recital of Romantic, 19th-century songs from her homeland, accompanied by the delicate playing of Susan Manoff.
His acclaimed performances match exquisite grace in his singing with a charismatic stage presence, packed full of passion and an arresting freedom of expression.
Gens combines stylish poise with a strong sense of drama in a diverse programme, from Fauré’s mysterious dream of elopement Après un Joined by pianist Tamar Halperin, he delivers a wide-ranging programme rêve to the unforgettably evocative L’invitation au voyage by Duparc. After rare discoveries by Chausson and early masterpieces by Debussy, of Classical and Romantic song, from the drama of Schubert’s Death she concludes with exotic songs by Hahn inspired by far-off antiquity. and the Maiden to delightful folk-song settings by Brahms. ‘few can equal the sheer beauty of tone and dramatic instinct displayed by Andreas Scholl.’ BBC Music Magazine
‘every nuance beautifully shaded, every word sumptuously delivered’ The Big Issue
Tamar Halperin: ‘a wonderfully subtle accompanist and a performer of real distinction’ The Guardian
This concert will be broadcast live on BBC Radio 3.
This concert will be broadcast live on BBC Radio 3.
Thursday 29 August 11.00am
Supported by
Friday 30 August 11.00am
Supported by
The Queen’s Hall
Jim and Isobel Stretton
The Queen’s Hall
John-Paul and Joanna Temperley
Tickets £29 £26 £21 £17.50 £11 £8
Tickets £29 £26 £21 £17.50 £11 £8
1 hour 45 minutes approximately
1 hour 45 minutes approximately
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