Oxford Opera is delighted to present its first Ambassador’s recital given by internationally renowned soprano Rachel Nicholls and pianist Iain Burnside. Widely recognised as one of the most exciting dramatic sopranos of her generation, Rachel Nicholls is widely known for her incredible performances for the Royal Opera House, Scottish Opera, ENO and Longborough Festival. She also brings a mesmerising presence and intimacy to those lucky enough to attend one of her rare recital appearances in partnership with one of the UK’s finest pianists Iain Burnside.

In this rich and varied programme of songs and opera repertoire, they will be joined by bass-baritone, Founder and Artistic Director of Oxford Opera Company, Stuart Pendred.

An intimate recital that promises to brighten the dark of a November evening.

Programme:

Henry Purcell:
Blessed Virgin’s Expostulation
Not All My Torments
Sweeter than Roses
Mad Bless

Richard Wagner: Wesendonck Lieder

Benjamin Britten: On this Island

Gerald Finzi: Let Us Garlands Bring
Come away, come away, death
Who is Silvia?
Fear no more the heat ‘o the sun
O Mistress Mine
It was a lover and his lass

Francis Poulenc: Fiançailles pour Rire

Erich Wolfgang Korngold: Marietta’s Lied

£5 – £25