Cambridge Summer Recitals

Clare College Music Society
Giacomo Puccini Gianni Schichi

The team behind last year’s acclaimed Dido and Aeneas present two performances of Puccini’s one act black comedy Gianni Schicchi in the atmospheric surroundings of Clare Great Hall. A story of scheming, family feuds and will-fixing around the body of the dead – and rich – Buoso Donati, Gianni Schicchi features the famous aria ‘O mio babbino caro’.
In association with Clare College Music Society.

Second of two performances of Puccini’s one act black comedy Gianni Schicchi, in association with Clare College Music Society.

A unique and fabulous trip devised for the Friends of CSR but open to others too. Includes pre-concert supper and a choice between two concerts. Coach from Cambridge to Norwich and back. Choose between:

1. Russian State Symphony Orchestra in St Andrew’s Hall, Norwich
Mark Gorenstein conductor Dmitri Alexeev piano
Programme:
Tchaikovsky Romeo and Juliet; Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No1in F minor;
Tchaikovsky (arr Gauk) The Seasons; Shostakovich Symphony No 9.
Since its foundation over 70 years ago this prestigious orchestra from Moscow has
played a major part in the musical life of Russia. The first independent symphony
orchestra to play outside the Soviet Union it was also the first Russian orchestra
conducted by Igor Stravinsky.

2. An Evening with Sir Willard White in Theatre Royal, Norwich with Sir Willard White, Neal Thornton, Guy Barker and Band, Pavau String Quartet in Robeson Re-explored
Join Sir Willard White for a rousing and virtuoso evening of powerful music revisiting the repertoire and life of Paul Robeson. The programme includes popular songs including Negro spirituals , British folk songs and classic early jazz songs such as Steal Away and I Got Plenty o’ Nothin’ concluding with his moving rendition of Ol’ Man River

Michaela Selinger mezzo-soprano
Roger Vignoles piano

Michaela Selinger has an international reputation as a great lieder singer. She is also a member of the Vienna State Opera where she has sung many major roles. Her recitals with Roger Vignoles have been given high critical acclaim. This concert is a glorious combination of German and French art song with songs by Schubert including Fischerweise, six songs by Hugo Wolf, three by Duparc including the passionate Chanson Triste, and Debussy’s Trois Chansons de Bilitis. And to finish, the very different side of Schoenberg in his witty, satirical and captivating Cabaret Songs. A sumptuous and unusual feast of song!

Jinny Shaw oboe, Gemma Rosefield cello Sally Pryce harp

Le Stelline (Little Stars) plays Sonatas by Vivaldi and Bach, Tournier’s Nocturne, Manuel da Falla’s Suite Populaire Espagnole, also music by Astor Piazolla, Howard Skempton and Ravi Shankar and many other beautiful works. A sparkling and orginal evening of exceptional chamber music making by three of the most exciting artists of their generation who inspire with their phenomenal talent. An enchanting sound world.
In association with CAMPOD (Cambridge Fund for the Prevention of Disease) a charity that raises money to directly support medical research through the provision of equipment for the University of Cambridge, Department of Pathology.