Haydn's Seven last words of Christ on the Cross, with readings of classic and contemporary poetry by Shakespeare, Larkin, Dickinson and others on forgiveness, comfort, relationships, abandonment, distress,accomplishment and reunion. Bridge Quartet with actor Christopher Kent. All proceeds to Samaritans.
This work, initiallycommissioned by the Bishop of Cadiz, is very close to our hearts as we have performed it many times notably on London's South Bank and in Ely Cathedral. For over 2 decades the quartet have been noted primarily for their numerous fine recordings and performances of music by English composers, but we continue particularly to enjoy discovering and performing many of the very fine quartets of 'Papa Haydn'.
"The Bridge Quartet's playersare, as can always be counted on, exemplary in technical address and masters of musicality" Fanfare magazine USA
We are delighted to work with actor Christopher Kent again, folloeingrecent collaborations onour Gurney/Howells programme "In Gloucestershire" and our words and music presentation for the Armistice 100 commemorations. For these performances he has chosen a moving and thought provoking selection to sit between and reflect on Haydn's seven meditative movements.
"Christopher Kent was outstanding in Never Such Innocence... breath-stopping emotion, perfect timing" English Music Festival