YST Faculty Alan Bennett (tenor), Albert Tiu (piano), Tan See Huey (soprano), Abigail Sin (piano) and Priscilla Fong (mezzo-soprano) perform in this faculty recital as part of the Song Festival: The Voices of France & England.

 

PROGRAMME

Alan Bennett, Tenor
Albert Tiu, Piano
Tan See Huey, Soprano
Abigail Sin, Piano
Priscilla Fong, Mezzo-soprano

 

BENJAMIN BRITTEN

On This Island , Opus 11 
Let the florid music praise
Now the leaves are falling fast
Seascape
Nocturne
As it is, plenty

Canticle II: Abraham and Isaac, Opus 51

From Folksong Arrangements, Volume 5, British Isles
The Brisk Young Widow
Sally in our Alley
The Lincolnshire Poacher
Early one Morning

– Intermission –


FRANCIS POULENC
Trois poèmes de Louise de Vilmorin, FP. 91 
Le Garçon de Liège
Au-delà
Aux officiers de la garde blanche

Trois Poèmes de Louise Lalanne, FP. 57
Le Présent
Chanson
Hier

La Dame de Monte Carlo, FP. 180

Tel Jour Telle Nuit
Bonne journée
Une ruine coquille vide
Le front comme un drapeau perdu
Une roulette couverte en tuiles
A toutes bride
Une herbe pauvre
Je n’ai envi que de t’aimer
Figure force brûlante et farouche
Nous avons fait la nuit

 

ABOUT SONG FESTIVAL: THE VOICES OF FRANCE & ENGLAND

Join members of the YST Voice and Piano Departments in this two-part song festival as we explore the unique time periods, societal and language elements which came together to contribute to pivotal flourishings of English and French vocal music.

In Part 1 this semester, we focus on the prolific contributions of Francis Poulenc and Benjamin Britten, featuring a faculty recital and guest artist Richard Stokes as our visiting teacher and scholar.

In Part 2 next semester, we will explore the vast repertoire of the French baroque cantata and the genius of Henry Purcell, featuring guest artist and teacher Mark Tucker in collaboration with YST Ensemble-in-Residence Red Dot Baroque, led by Alan Choo.

 

PIECES TO BE PERFORMED

BENJAMIN BRITTEN
Folksong Arrangements
Canticle II: Abraham and Isaac, Op. 51

FRANCIS POULENC
Tel jour, telle nuit, FP 86
Trois poémes de Louise de Vilmorin, FP 91
Trois poémes de Louise Lalanne, FP 57
Quatre chansons pour enfants, FP 75
La Dame de Monte–Carlo, FP 180

 

TICKETING INFORMATION

Tickets at $5-10 via yst.eventbrite.com.

Out of respect for the participants and other spectators, no children under 6 years of age will be allowed admission.

Subscribe to YST’s mailing list here.

Don’t miss other events happening as part of the Song Festival:
– Richard Stokes Voice Masterclass (21 Oct)
– Voice Discovery with Richard Stokes (22 Oct)
– Cantiamo – Poulenc & Britten (25 Oct)