Songs of the Mediterranean

A lovely programme of tuneful songs and piano pieces, this collection is inspired by the colour and sparkle of Mediterranean life. From Italy we have some bel canto songs by Donizetti and Respighi and some of Faure's Cinq melodies 'de Venise'. From Spain, unusual but delightful songs by Manuel de Falla and Fernando Obradors, both of which are full of vibrant colour and energy. Piano pieces by Enrique Granados and Teresa Carreño complete the programme.

Alice and Simon have been working together for several years and are now frequently on the concert platform together. Their ever-growing repertoire ranges from 16th century to contemporary music and they like to explore unusual repertoire often including forgotten gems and music by little known composers as well as more familiar treasures of the repertoire. They often arrange their programmes around themes which gives continuity and purpose to their concerts. As a result of some of these explorations, last year they recorded a CD of songs by Respighi and others, including premiere recordings of works by James Francis Brown, Peter Fribbins and Kerry Woodward.

Entry is free with a retiring collection.