Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
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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