Concert at St Martin in the Fields

This concert from the St Martin in the Fields’ “re:connect” series explores the themes of isolation and friendship. Featuring works by Britten and Prokofiev written specifically for friends of the composers, the performance will also showcase two new works by Welsh composer Huw Watkins. “How” is taken from new music project “Eight Songs From Isolation”, written during lockdown by eight contemporary composers, whilst his setting of three Welsh folk songs was written to celebrate the 60th birthday of HRH The Prince of Wales.

Programme:
Britten – Elegy for Solo Viola
Huw Watkins – How from Eight Songs of Isolation
Huw Watkins – Three Welsh Songs
Britten – Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings
Prokofiev arr. Barshai – Visions Fugitives

Performers:
Tenor – Toby Spence
Piano – Huw Watkins
Conductor – Oliver Zeffman

On October 10 there will be 2 concerts: at 17:00 and at 19:30