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Britten, Errollyn Wallen and Ives

Ruby Hughes soprano; Errollyn Wallen piano

Programme & Song Text
Date
Mon 27 Oct 2025, 1.00pm
Tickets
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Duration

This concert will be approximately 1 hour in duration, without an interval

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Artists

  • Ruby Hughessoprano
  • Errollyn Wallenpiano

Programme

  • Benjamin Britten
    1913-1976
      • Vol. 4 Moore's Irish Melodies
        :
      • How sweet the answer
      • At the mid hour of night
      • Vol. 5 British Isles
        :
      • Ca' the yowes
      • Tom Bowling and Other Song Arrangements
        :
      • I wonder as I wander
  • Charles Ives
    1874-1954
      • Songs my mother taught me
      • Serenity
      • Mists
      • The Housatonic at Stockbridge

Encore

Overview

Ruby Hughes, acclaimed by the Observer for her ‘pure tone and sensitivity’, is joined by composer and pianist Errollyn Wallen, who was appointed Master of the King’s Music in August 2024. Their programme includes Wallen’s exquisite Peace on Earth, a shimmering prayer-like work, evergreen folksong settings by Britten and sublime songs by Charles Ives.

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