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EARTH AWAKENING

A Musical Celebration of Spring

Join us for an enchanting afternoon of music as we welcome the arrival of spring. From the passion of Easter to the romance of early summer, this concert weaves together a rich tapestry of song, reflecting the rebirth of nature and the changing seasons. Featuring works by Bach, Mahler, Purcell, Vaughan Williams, Ravel, Debussy, and Spanish composers, the programme blends timeless classics with lesser-known gems, creating a journey through emotion, poetry, and sound.

Soprano Susanne Mecklenburg, a scientist-turned-musician, brings her unique artistic vision to life, crafting concerts that tell a story through diverse musical styles and themes. Accompanied by William Hancox on piano, the evening promises both beauty and discovery. Come and be part of this joyful celebration of music, love, and renewal.

ARTISTS

Susanne Mecklenburg | voice

William Hancox | piano

PROGRAMME

Earth Awakening

Purcell | Cold song

Copland | Nature, gentlest mother

Mahler | Ich atmet‘ einen linden Duft

Easter

Bach | Ich will Dir mein Herze schenken

Bach | Aus Liebe will mein Heiland sterben

Ravel | Kaddish

Spring pink and flower moon

Schumann | Die Lotusblume

Schumann | Mondnacht

Faure | Clair de lune

Debussy | Clair de lune (piano solo)

Love is in the air

Warlock | It was a lover and his lass

Garcia Avril | Los dos amores

Guridi | Mananita de San Juan

Obrador | Al Amor

Towards Summer

Britten | Seascape

Vaughan Williams | Silent noon

Barber | Sure on this shining night

Sondheim |The girls of summer

PERFORMANCE

Sunday 13th April 2025, 5:00 PM

St John the Evangelist Church, Iffley Road Oxford, UK

Tickets (£15 plus booking free, under 18 free)

THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE

What do you think when you think wine? Imagine someone is offering you a glass of wine, asking for your opinion… its starts fruity, continues with love potions and drinking songs, adds a few juicy notes about Bacchus, creates exuberance and ecstasy, invokes the autumn sun and grape harvest… and has a tipsy ending. Well, if this sounds like a good wine – join our musical wine tasting! Music by Piazzolla, Gershwin, Händel, Verdi, Offenbach, Debussy, Strauss, Warlock, Barbara and others.

ARTISTS

Susanne Mecklenburg | voice

William Hancox | piano