Harp Recital

Caroline Nilsson-Breman

Wednesday 8 June,  1 pm

recital recital

Today at the Cathedral we were treated to a wonderful recital given by the immensely talented harpist, Caroline Nilsson-Breman.

Caroline’s magnificent instrument sounded truly mellifluous and seemed to be perfectly matched to the Cathedral’s acoustics.

A large and highly appreciative audience were pleased to show their warm appreciation of this superb performance.

We hope that Caroline will grace us again with her presence in future recitals.

Programme

Alonso Mudarra (1510-1580)  Fantasia – that imitates the harp in  the style of    Ludovico

Claude Debussy  (1862-1918)

(Transcribed by Henriette Renié)

  Premier Arabesque
Paul Hindemith (1895-1963)  Sonata for harp

 I.   Mässig schnell – “On the steps of the cathedral, The door opens, One hears the organ…”

II.  Lebhaft – “Children play on the parvis”            

III.  Lied – O my friends, when I am dead and gone….”
Bernard Andrès (b.1941)  Sweet Blues
Marcel Tournier (1879-1951)  Images for harp, Suite No. 1, Op. 29

I.  Moonlight in a pool

II. On the temple’s threshold

III. Lolita, the dancer
Caroline Nilsson-Breman  Vårsaga – Spring Saga (premiere)
Marcel Grandjany (1891-1975)  Rhapsodie

There is no admission fee, but we do welcome any donation you can afford to give, and such donations can be greatly increased if you are able to use Gift Aid.

Refreshments were served afterwards in the adjacent Cathedral Song School.

There is normally adequate free parking in the Cathedral grounds for those attending recitals.

Admission is free, but we welcome your contribution towards our expenses. If you are a UK tax payer please consider using Gift Aid to increase the value of your donation by a quarter.

Photos – Nina How

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