Love is the Perfect Sum of all Delight

Valentines Concert

 

Two singers meet and separate following the path of Romeo and Juliet through the first half of the concert. Performed to music by Brahms, Händel, Schumann, Grieg, Monteverdi and Hagemann.

The second half explores “The Joys and Pains of Love” as a theatrical performance, again with props and costumes.  Enjoy the Bacarole by Offenbach and Carmen’s temperamental way to see love , Dalila’s pleading for love and Britten’s still actual questions in Tell me the truth about Love.

Performers:

Jessica Lawrence-Hares, Mezzo-Soprano

Ute Lepetit-Clare, Mezzo-soprano

Marie-Noelle Kendall, Piano

Produced & Directed:

Ute Lepetit-Clare

What people said:

“the concert was fabulous – original, polished, funny and sexy. Not what anyone expects from classical music. Brilliant programming, wonderful concept, stunning performances!”

“A wonderful evening! I wasn’t sure if it was for me. However, the intimate venue set the scene for the two very accomplished performers who sang and performed beautifully adding plenty of unexpected fun and humour throughout!”