Opening Night Recital - Brahms, Clara & Robert Schumann, Weill

14.10.2022 - 19:30 Uhr

Brahms, Clara & Robert Schumann, Weill

Kate Royal (Soprano)
Christine Rice (Mezzo Soprano)
Julius Drake (Pianist)
Emerging Artist: Magnus Walker (Tenor)
Emerging Artist: Eunji Han (Pianist)

Programme

~~~ Emerging Artists ~~~
Clara Schumann (1819 - 1896)
Das Veilchen
Geheimes Flüstern hier und dort (Op. 23 no.3) from Sechs Lieder aus Jucunde
Walzer
Die gute Nacht, die ich dir sage
Beim Abschied

~~~ Principal Artists ~~~

Johannes Brahms (1833 - 1897)
Zigeunerlieder, 'Gypsy Songs' (solo version)

1. He, Zigeuner, greife in die Saiten ein!
2. Hochgetürmte Rimafluth, wie bist so trüb
3. Wisst ihr, wann mein Kindchen
4. Lieber Gott, du weisst, wie oft bereut ich hab
5. Brauner Bursche führt zum Tanze
6. Röslein dreie in der Reihe blühn so rot
7. Kommt dir manchmal in den Sinn
8. Rote Abendwolken ziehn

Johannes Brahms (1833 - 1897)
Die Schwestern (Op. 61 no.1)
Die Meere (Op. 20 no.3)
Phänomen (Op. 61 no.3)
Walpurgisnacht (Op. 75 no.4)

Robert Schumann (1810 - 1856)
Herbstlied (Op. 43 no.2) from Drei Duette
Erste Begegnung (Op. 74 no.1) from Spanisches Liederspiel
Sommerruh (WoO7)
In der Nacht (Op. 74 no.4) from Spanisches Liederspiel

Kurt Weill (1900 - 1950)
Berlin im Licht
Youkali
Nanna's Lied
Buddy on the Night Shift
Es regnet
Je ne t’aime pas
Alabama Song

„Our Opening Night recital brings together three great artists and a wonderful selection of songs, in the stunning setting of Christopher Wren's Sheldonian Theatre.

Kate Royal is one of the world’s best-known sopranos, who last appeared at the Festival in a memorable, sell-out recital in 2018. We are thrilled to welcome the equally celebrated mezzo-soprano Christine Rice, who appears at the Festival for the first time. Joined by the pre-eminent pianist Julius Drake, they perform songs and duets by Robert Schumann and Johannes Brahms; two composers whose friendship and mutual admiration was immensely important in the history of song. Their programme concludes with a group of songs by Kurt Weill, including settings of his close friend Bertolt Brecht.

At the start of this concert, and at almost every evening recital in the Festival, we present outstanding young professional musicans in our 'Emerging Artists' slot: a short performance that is a great platform for the artists and a superb chance for our audience to hear the next generation of star musicians. During the first week of the Festival, these slots will primarily be given by our Young Artist Platform winners, including tonight's duo: tenor Magnus Walker and pianist Eunji Han. They perform a short group of songs by Clara Schumann, completing the friendship circle between Brahms and the Schumann family.“

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