Myths and Fairytales III

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Myths and Fairytales III

Sunday 4 March 2018, 15:00

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Programme

Humperdinck Overture to Hansel & Gretel

Wagner Wesendonck Lieder

Grieg Peer Gynt – excerpts

Performers

Alexander Shelley conductor

Madeleine Shaw mezzo-soprano

This ethereal concert explores the nostalgic sound-worlds of Humperdinck, Wagner and Grieg. Humperdinck’s stirring opening Overture is where the magical story begins, leading into Wagner’s delightful Wesendonck Lieder, performed here by exceptional mezzo-soprano Madeleine Shaw. This atmospheric programme concludes with excerpts from Grieg’s ever-popular and lyrical Peer Gynt.

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