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Some thoughts on the text in three early songs by Elgar

These few observations are by no means intended to be a comprehensive exploration of the subject, but rather an introduction, with particular reference to three songs by Edward Elgar to be performed in the forthcoming concert in Doncaster given by Ensemble Morfeo. Like to a Damask Rose, Queen Mary’s Song, and The Shepherd’s Song are all early works, preceeding the Choral masterpieces and Oratorios that were to forge Elgar’s reputation in his lifetime. They provide an interesting …

Spooner Mosley Duo

Critically acclaimed piano and cello duo with New Zealand-born pianist Kathryn Mosley and British cellist Joseph Spooner. “Hearing the fine duo of cellist Joseph Spooner and pianist Kathryn Mosley playing Walter Macfarren, Roger Quilter and Rebecca Clarke ...made a perfect early-evening prelude...” The Strad. Kathryn and Joseph met while studying at the Royal Academy of Music in London; they have both performed internationally, and appeared together in the United Kingdom, France, Denmark …

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Victoria and Albert Bicentenary

The actual bicentenary of Queen Victoria's birth (1819) may have passed but that shouldn't be a reason to let this entertaining combination of repertoire pass out of the performance sphere. With lieder by Prince Albert himself and works by both Fanny and Felix Mendelssohn, this programme presented with David Jones and/or Inge-Lise Nygaard explores the music loved and performed by the Royal couple. Their tastes ranged from Schubert to Gilbert and Sullivan, and we even played …