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Schumann, Chopin, Schubert and Ries

Nash Ensemble

Date
Sat 07 Dec 2019, 5.30pm
Duration
This concert will be approximately 1 hour in duration, without an interval
Availability

Artists

  • Nash Ensemble

    Programme

    • Fryderyk Chopin
      1810-1849
        • Variations in E on 'Non più mesta' from Rossini's La Cenerentola
          :
        • arr. for flute and harp
    • Franz Schubert
      1797-1828
        • Die schöne Müllerin D795
          :
        • Wohin? D795 (trans. John Thomas) (trans. Ann Griffiths for 2 harps) (transcribed by John Thomas, arranged by Ann Griffiths)
        • Gretchen am Spinnrade D118
          (transcribed by John Thomas, arranged by Ann Griffiths)
        • Schwanengesang D957
          :
        • Ständchen D957 (trans. John Thomas) (trans. Ann Griffiths for 2 harps) (transcribed by John Thomas, arranged by Ann Griffiths)
        • Ellens Gesang III D839
          (transcribed by John Thomas, arranged by Ann Griffiths)

    Overview

    A colourful prelude to the eveningincludes an early Chopin rarity,arrangements of well-knownSchubert songs transcribed for harpby John Thomas, harpist to QueenVictoria, and a trio by FerdinandRies, pupil and friend of Beethoven.

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