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The Shipping Forecast

James Newby baritone; Joseph Middleton piano

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Date
Mon 10 Nov 2025, 1.00pm
Tickets
£18 (concessions £16)
Duration

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

Availability

Ticket bookings are subject to a £4.00 booking fee. This fee covers the whole booking and is not per ticket

Artists

  • James Newbybaritone
  • Joseph Middletonpiano

Programme

Mysteries of the Deep
  • Nicolas Medtner
    1880-1951
      • 12 Songs after Goethe Op. 15
        :
      • Meeresstille Op. 15 No. 7
Invitation to Voyage
Exotic Isles
  • Edward Elgar
    1857-1934
      • Sea Pictures Op. 37
        :
      • Where corals lie
Fearless Bark
  • Gerald Finzi
    1901-1956
      • Before and After Summer Op. 16
        :
      • Channel Firing
Desert Island Discs
  • Cole Porter
    1891-1964
      • Fifty Million Frenchmen
        :
      • The Tale of the Oyster

Overview

Many early risers and night-owls will be familiar with the soothing music of BBC Radio 4’s 'Shipping Forecast'. The iconic meteorological bulletin concerning calm seas and imminent storms shapes a suitably atmospheric programme from former BBC New Generation Artist James Newby and his regular recital partner, Joseph Middleton.

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