Ellen Smith (mezzo-soprano)
The Bradshaw Hall, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, 200 Jennens Road, B4 7XR
Free - booking required
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Tae dee an’ dy Folk: Folkore, Fables and Fairytales
Ellen Smith mezzo-soprano
Jonathan French piano
Clarke The Seal Man
Tom Anderson Draem Flooers
Shetland Traditonal Da Bressay Lullaby
Larry Peterson Da Rabbits Lullaby
Caplet Trois fables de Jean de la Fontaine
Humperdinck Hurr! Hopp Hopp Hopp! (from Hänsel und Gretel)
Dvořák Cigánské Melodie
Mahler Des Knaben Wunerhorn
Austrian Traditional Erzherzog-Johann Jodler
In this folk-inspired recital, Ellen Smith ‘The Shetland Mezzo’ and Jonathan French explore works in our western music canon which have been influenced by the folklore and folk music of various cultures across the world, interspersed with pieces intended to complement the themes found in these works. From the barren hillsides of her remote island home to the soaring Austrian Alps, a varied programme is guaranteed.
Part of the RBC 2024-25 French music series.
Running time approx. 55 minutes including short interval