Warmly received, members relaxed with champagne in the garden, toured the historic chateau and then were delighted by an insightful musical event. Penelope Turner and Andrew Wise entranced their audience with a sparkling song recital that was by turn touching, humorous and thought-provoking. Afterwards food was served. A great time was had by all....
Chateau de Louvignies
Sunday 22nd April 2007
Programme
Samuel Barber - Despite and Still, Op. 41 (1969)
Words by Robert Graves, Theodore Roethke, James Joyce
A Last Song
My Lizard (Wish for a Young Love)
In the Wilderness
Solitary Hotel
Despite and Still
Francis Poulenc - Banalités (1940)
Words by Guillaume Apollinaire
Chanson d’Orkenise
Hôtel
Fagnes de Wallonie
Voyage à Paris
Sanglots
Andrew Wise - Three Auden Songs (2006)
Words by W.H.Auden
Musée des Beaux Arts
Roman Wall Blues
Autumn Song
Benjamin Britten - Cabaret Songs (1937)
Words by W.H.Auden
Tell me the truth about love
Funeral Blues
Johnny
Calypso