YST Voice and Piano majors present vocal selections by Francis Poulenc and Benjamin Britten, as part the Song Festival: The Voices of France & England.

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 under the Ong Teng Cheong Professorship in Music.

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.

PROGRAMME

Our programme this evening will include works from the following pieces and collections:

BENJAMIN BRITTEN
Four Burns Songs
A Charm of Lullabies
Michelangelo Lieder
Folksongs

FRANCIS POULENC
La Courte Paille
Airs Chantés
Banalités
Deux poems de Louis Aragon
Chansons Gaillardes

TICKETING INFORMATION

Admission is free and on a first-come, first-served basis. Out of respect for the participants and other spectators, no children under 6 years of age will be allowed admission.

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Don’t miss other events happening as part of the Song Festival:
– On This Island – Vocal Works of Britten & Poulenc (19 Oct)
– Richard Stokes Voice Masterclass (21 Oct)
– Voice Discovery with Richard Stokes (22 Oct) 

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