Free Concert at St Briavels

7:30pm, Fri, 24 Sep 2021

Event Details
Type of event: Partner Concert
Start time: 7:30pm
Description:

FREE CONCERT

Friday September 24th 7.30 pm at St Mary's Church, St. Briavels (near the castle)

Alison Wray - Soprano ♦ Roger Martin - Baritone
Accompanied, on the piano, by Martin Pagnamenta

 
Exploring the great age of English song writing 1900 to 1940
Featuring works by

Frank Bridge ♦ George Butterworth ♦ George Gershwin ♦ Ivor Gurney ♦ Michael Head ♦ Muriel Herbert ♦ Herbert Howells ♦ Florence Price ♦ Roger Quilter ♦ Ralph Vaughan Williams ♦ Peter Warlock

Songs of this period reflect the transition from an older, rural life into modernity. Many are tinged with foreboding or sadness about World War 1. But some are light-hearted too!

Support local organizations

No booking required. No entry charge
There will be a voluntary retiring collection
All the proceeds to be shared equally between St Briavels School PTA and The Pantry, St Briavels Community Shop