Choral works by Percy Grainger, one of the twentieth century’s most intriguingly eclectic musicians, are the starting point for a concert inspired by the Australian’s ardent internationalism. The programme ranges from folk-influenced pieces from the British isles to compositions by contemporary Baltic composers, revealing the beauty and surprising affinities in choral music from different cultures.
Our concert, conducted by Matthew Altham, is part of the Royal Over-Seas League‘s series of Tuesday Rush Hour concerts.
Programme
Arvo Pärt Bogoroditse Dyevo
Percy Grainger Brigg Fair
Percy Grainger Love at First Sight
Percy Grainger Irish Tune from County Derry
Granville Bantock Sea Sorrow
James Macmillan The Gallant Weaver
Percy Grainger Mo Nighean Dubh
Jonathan Dove In Beauty May I Walk
Ēriks Ešenvalds There Will Come Soft Rains
Urmas Sisask Benedictio
Ēriks Ešenvalds O Salutaris Hostia
Zoltán Kodály Esti dal
Jaakko Mäntyjärvi Double, Double, Toil and Trouble