Welcome
EARTH AWAKENING
A Musical Celebration of Spring
Join us for an enchanting afternoon of music as we welcome the arrival of spring. From the passion of Easter to the romance of early summer, this concert weaves together a rich tapestry of song, reflecting the rebirth of nature and the changing seasons. Featuring works by Bach, Mahler, Purcell, Vaughan Williams, Ravel, Debussy, and Spanish composers, the programme blends timeless classics with lesser-known gems, creating a journey through emotion, poetry, and sound.
Soprano Susanne Mecklenburg, a scientist-turned-musician, brings her unique artistic vision to life, crafting concerts that tell a story through diverse musical styles and themes. Accompanied by William Hancox on piano, the evening promises both beauty and discovery. Come and be part of this joyful celebration of music, love, and renewal.
ARTISTS
Susanne Mecklenburg | voice
William Hancox | piano
PROGRAMME
Earth Awakening
Purcell | Cold song
Copland | Nature, gentlest mother
Mahler | Ich atmet‘ einen linden Duft
Easter
Bach | Ich will Dir mein Herze schenken
Bach | Aus Liebe will mein Heiland sterben
Ravel | Kaddish
Spring pink and flower moon
Schumann | Die Lotusblume
Schumann | Mondnacht
Faure | Clair de lune
Debussy | Clair de lune (piano solo)
Love is in the air
Warlock | It was a lover and his lass
Garcia Avril | Los dos amores
Guridi | Mananita de San Juan
Obrador | Al Amor
Towards Summer
Britten | Seascape
Vaughan Williams | Silent noon
Barber | Sure on this shining night
Sondheim |The girls of summer
PERFORMANCE
THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE
What do you think when you think wine? Imagine someone is offering you a glass of wine, asking for your opinion… its starts fruity, continues with love potions and drinking songs, adds a few juicy notes about Bacchus, creates exuberance and ecstasy, invokes the autumn sun and grape harvest… and has a tipsy ending. Well, if this sounds like a good wine – join our musical wine tasting! Music by Piazzolla, Gershwin, Händel, Verdi, Offenbach, Debussy, Strauss, Warlock, Barbara and others.
ARTISTS
Susanne Mecklenburg | voice
William Hancox | piano
IN BETWEEN
For our CD "IN BETWEEN" please see here.