The first countertenor to win the Ferrier Award, Hugh is joined by fellow performers Rebecca Leggett, and Thames Concerts' Artistic Director Ben Costello, in this programme of German lieder, English art song and French mélodie. Song is central to Hugh’s ambition, and he seeks to expand the possibilities of countertenor repertoire in this sphere. In the 2022/2023 season, he performs ‘Untethered’, a programme based on Michael A. Singer’s book ‘The Untethered Soul’ which centres around the concept of liberation, namely from the thoughts and perspectives that disturb our daily lives. He performs this first at the Brighton Festival, and in this Thames Concerts 2022/23 Series. Many of these works will be recorded as part of Hugh’s involvement in the BBC New Generation Artist scheme for later broadcast on BBC Radio 3.
All concerts normally take place at St Andrew’s Church, Surbiton, which is presently closed for structural repairs. This concert will take place at the nearby St Mark’s Church, Surbiton (KT6 4LS). Full programme details and Artistic Director’s notes may be viewed at thamesconcerts.com.
How to book
- online at an advance discount via the link above; audience members should bring email confirmation/identification to the event.
- in person: on the door at each event from 6.45pm (full price cash/cheque/card).
- for all concerts admission is free to under 16s and full time students (subject to availability) - identification will be requested but tickets are not required
- an individual great value season ticket gaining entry to all concerts costs just £60 and can be purchased directly from Thames Concerts info@thamesconcerts.com.
- St Mark’s Church is wheelchair accessible and accompanying carers are admitted free (carer tickets not required).
- it is not necessary to book tickets for the Farmers' Market Day morning coffee concerts, but voluntary donations are gratefully accepted.
- latecomers are only admitted during a suitable pause in the performances. Programmes may be subject to change at short notice. Thames Concerts reserves the right to refuse admission. Evening concerts are not suitable for children under the age of 6.