Trio Farben presents, 'A Vaughan Williams Celebration'.
Join Trio Farben and soprano Maddy Morris for an evening concert inspired by the creative legacy of Ralph and Ursula Vaughan Williams.
This richly textured programme includes staple chamber works by Vaughan Williams alongside three folk songs that he helped to preserve. Complimented by pieces by Arnold Bax and Maurice Ravel, two composers and friends who are often noted as personal influences to Vaughan Williams' compositions. At its heart is a new commission by Imogen Davey, a setting of Ursula Vaughan Williams' poem Penelope for voice and trio.
Blending tradition and innovation, this concert offers audiences a reflective and powerful musical experience shaped by theRalph and Ursula Vaugh Williams' belief in music for everyone.
Performers:
Flute: Imogen Davey
Harp: Heather Brooks
Viola: Georgia Russell
Soprano: Maddy Morris
Programme:
Elegiac Trio – Arnold Bax (10’)Four Last Songs – Ralph Vaughan Williams, arr. Trio Farben for soprano and trio (10’)
Penelope – world premiere by Imogen Davey, setting Ursula Vaughan Williams’ poem for soprano and trio (12’)
Le Tombeau de Couperin – Maurice Ravel, arr. Skaila Kanga (12’)
Three English Folksongs – collected by Cecil Sharp & Ralph Vaughan Williams, arr. Trio Farben (11’):
1. Dives and Lazarus
2. As I Walked Out
3. The Saucy Bold Robber
This concert is kindly supported by the Vaughan Williams Foundation.
Who is it for?
This concert is for classical and folk music lovers alike — whether you're a Vaughan Williams enthusiast, curious about British musical heritage, or simply looking for a rich and heartfelt live performance.
