Dusk and Dawn

As the sun sets on one chapter, a new dawn begins.

To start, a Tribute to the recently passed Stephen Sondheim, whose writing broke new ground for American musical theatre and changed the scene of Broadway forever. Next, we celebrate emerging talent and new music with respect to those who have passed - Composer in Residence 2021-22 Freya Waley-Cohen’s song cycle Happiness is dedicated to her composition mentor, the late Oliver Knussen. Héloïse Werner performs the solo line.

Finally, we look to the future with optimism and hope, with Beethoven’s Symphony No.6 ‘ Pastoral’. Beginning with ‘awakening of cheerful feelings on arrival in the countryside’, it depicts a beautiful Spring scene-  a walk through wild nature.

Freya Waley-Cohen presents Dusk and Dawn, in conversation with Christopher Warren-Green. An after-show party will follow the concert, downstairs in the Crypt.