Helen Charlston (mezzo-soprano) and Sholto Kynoch (piano)
The Bradshaw Hall, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, 200 Jennens Road, B4 7XR
Free (includes public masterclass from 2.30pm - 4.30pm)
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The Knight's Dream
Followed by Public Masterclass
Helen Charlston mezzo-soprano
Sholto Kynoch piano
Programme includes
Schumann Dichterliebe
Schumann's Dichterliebe cycle is presented alongside other songs inspired by Heine's poetry, including Knight's Dream by Héloïse Werner (a BBC Radio 3 commission whilst Helen was a BBC New Generation Artist).
Recorded for CD by BIS Records, this concert epitomises imaginative programming from one of the country's most exciting and distinguished vocal artists, supported by one of our most respected collaborative pianists.
Running time approx. 55 minutes
This ticket also includes entry to a public masterclass featuring Helen Charlston, Sholto Kynoch and RBC students at 2.30pm.
Photo © Matthew Johnson
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