Songs of Love
Dear friends,
I hope some of you may be able to come along to Canterbury Cantata’s next concert showcasing some delightful love- themed choral music performed with the superb pianists, Helen Crayford and David Knotts who also perform Schumann piano duets.
The Liebeslieder waltzes by Brahms form the heart of the repertoire with their lilting rhythms and pastoral imagery, the texts touching on birds, stars, the moon, nature, and given the name, Liebeslieder, translates to “Love Songs”, matters of the heart both happy and sad . This beloved set of pieces for vocal quartet and piano four-hands, are often praised for their charm, beauty, and lively spirit.
Will Todd's Songs of Love is a three-movement work exploring love through musical settings of beautiful poetry by Nils Peterson, based on words of Greek origin From impassioned declaration, to sensual imagery and sorrowful remembrance of love lost, the work takes the performer and listener on an emotional journey to which Todd’s characteristic luscious harmonies, melodic impassioned craftsmanship, and mastery of varied, often jazz-influenced styles are particularly suited.
Eric Whitacre’s Seal Lullaby is a loving and dreamlike work capturing the undulating rhythm of a mother rocking her child to sleep. The piece was inspired by classic Rudyard Kipling: “Oh! Hush thee, my baby, the night is behind us, And black are the waters that sparkled so green. The moon, o'er the combers, looks downward to find us, At rest in the hollows that rustle between.” Magical
Let’s do it (Cole Porter), The Call, by English composer and campanologist Gail Randall and Love Divine by Howard Goodall complete this eclectic collection of pieces based on the oldest theme of all.
Tickets also available on the door. Free entry for students and children.
