The World in Song

In a programme with a truly international flavour, we will perform music from 16th century Spain, Belgium and Italy through to more recent pieces from Hungary, Scandinavia, France, USA and of course the UK. Our selection, mainly secular and some with piano accompaniment, will feature music by Benjamin Britten, the 50th anniversary of whose death will be commemorated in 2026.Programme:From Spain, Italy and Belgium:Victoria Super flumina Babylonis
Raffaela Aleotti Vidi speciosam
Clemens non Papa SanctusFrom Hungary and Slovakia:Bartok Four Slovak FolksongsFrom the UK:Britten Choral dances from Gloriana
Arr. Chilcott Londonderry Air
Humphrey Clucas Hey Nonny No & Small Rain from Songs of FarewellFrom Norway and Sweden:Ola Gjeilo Northern lights
Hugo Alfvn AftonenFrom the USA:Morten Lauridsen Sure on this shining night
Eric Whitacre Animal Crackers volume 2 (The Canary, The Eel, The Kangaroo)From France:Massenet Chansons des bois dAmaranthePiano: Roger Bluff