11 Apr Lunchtime Concert: Songs My Mother Taught Me
Tuesday 16 July 2019, 1.10pm
The Old Divinity School, St John’s College
Laura Pooley soprano
Brian Stanborough piano
Conti Quella fiamma che m’accende
Giacomelli Sposa son disprezzata
Paisiello Nel cor piu non mi sento
Strauss Four Last Songs
Dvorak Songs my mother taught me
Teresa del Riego Homing
Lehar Vilja’s Song
This recital features some of the most beautiful and best-loved pieces of the soprano repertoire, charting a woman’s life, loves and dreams. The centrepiece is Richard Strauss’ iconic Four Last Songs, followed by other popular pieces including Dvorak’s famous Songs my mother taught me which gives the recital its title.
Laura Pooley is a Cambridge-based soprano who has performed many major roles in the UK and Europe, including for Welsh National Opera.
Brian Stanborough is an international pianist and conductor who has worked with some of the most famous names in opera including Monserrat Caballé and Leontyne Price.
Laura Pooley website | Brian Stanborough Website | Map to Venue
Tickets: £6 (students, children and unwaged £2) including booking fee
PRIORITY BOOKING for friends from May 1st. General sale opens May 14th
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