Winterreise: James Way & Natalie Burch Perform Schubert's Iconic Song Cycle

Devon Song returns this April with a captivating programme of intimate recitals featuring internationally acclaimed singers and pianists. The festival, taking place at the Ashburton Arts Centre on 17th & 18th April, promises inspirational performances that invite audiences to explore storytelling through music.Friday: Winterreise: James Way and Natalie Burch perform Schubert's iconic song cycle to open Devon Song Festival.Internationally acclaimed tenor, James Way, and huge Schubert fan, Natalie Burch, perform an epic tale of love, rambling, and madness. Get yourself a glass of wine and get lost in the music. Schubert would want you to.Gramophone award nominated artists and festival directors, Natalie Burch and James Way open this year's festival with Schubert's epic tale of love, delirium and lost youth.Expect to be transported, moved and beguiled as they tell the intriguing story of a love-lorn wanderer journeying through a wintery landscape.Join them afterwards to discuss the fate of our lonely wanderer.https://www.jamesbernardway.com/Devon Song celebrates art song, a form of music where expressive poetry meets classical music performance. While rooted in classical tradition, the festival's programme embraces diverse musical styles all united by the power of storytelling through voice and piano.This year's programme will feature world-class artists, including Gramophone-nominated tenor James Way and pianist Natalie Burch, performing Schubert's Winter's Journey, among other highlights. Audiences can also look forward to a reflective concert by Bethany Horak-Hallett, a semi-staged performance exploring the life and music of George Butterworth presented by Royal Opera House pianist Mark Packwood and singer-actor Richard Court, and a relaxed, accessible performance were the audience is free to move about and not worry about making noise.Devon Song Festival is more than a concert series, it's a community-building experience designed to make art song accessible to everyone. There are no dress codes and no preconceptions required; whether youre a seasoned classical fan or have never attended a recital before, the festival's welcoming atmosphere offers a perfect opportunity to discover something new and moving.Quote from Artistic Director, Natalie Burch
Devon Song is about celebrating the human voice and the stories we tell through music. We aim to bring people together to hear exceptional performers and create moments that stay with our audiences forever.Detailed information, including full dates, ticket options and performer biographies, can be found at Devonsong.co.ukSee Access, Tickets & Finding Us for more about why there are three ticket prices, plus other useful info about coming to events at Ashburton Arts Centre:
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