Saturday 24th October 2009
7.45 pm
at the Middleton Hall, University of Hull
preceded by talk at 6.15
Roderick Williams, baritone
Susie Allan, piano
Settings of A
E Housman by Bax, Butterworth, Ireland, Moeran, Somervell and others;
also settings of other poets by Finzi, Ireland and Stanford
The magnificent baritone Roderick Williams and fine pianist Susie Allan gave an unforgettable recital here three years ago, and return now with a programme to mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of the poet A E Housman. The pre-concert talk is given by singer Graham Trew, himself a distinguished exponent of Housman settings.
Williams's rich tone is never forced... he tunefully inhabits the poetry like a storyteller. His enthusiasm is infectious - but his exceptional voice also expresses the poignant sorrow of loss. His diction is perfect, and the poets win. The Times
Pre-concert talk at 6.15 pm
Graham Trew will give a talk on settings of Housman.
Entry is free to all ticket holders.
