The Elements – Fire
Pianist Joseph Middleton curates a series of recitals by four leading song singers exploring the theme of The Four Elements, Earth, Air, Fire and Water. These concerts offer an unmissable opportunity to go on a journey into the rich and fascinating realm of art song.
For the second recital in this series, Joseph Middleton is joined by Irish mezzo-soprano Niamh O’Sullivan, praised for her ‘bewitchingly beautiful, dark vibrant voice’ – SüddeutscheZeitung.
A 2023 – 2025 BBC New Generation Artist, and a former studio member of the Bavarian State Opera, O’Sullivan has quickly established herself as one of the most exciting mezzos today. Their programme celebrates fire both literal and figurative.
Programme
F Schubert Auflösung; An die Sonne; Lied des Orpheus,als er in die Holle ging; Im Abendrot
F Liszt Die drei Zigeuner
H Duparc Phidylé; La vie anterieure
G Bizet Adieux de l’hotesse arabe
E Chabrier Les cigales
J Brahms Salome; Liebesglut; Spanisches Lied
X Montsalvatge Cinco Canciones Negras
