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From Studio 1, Pebble Mill. Michael Berkeley presents the third of five invitation concerts to celebrate the 90th birthday of Sir Michael Tippett and to mark the 300th anniversary of Purcell's death.
Nancy Argenta and Susan Gritton (sopranos)
Paul Agnew (tenor)
Michael George and Brian Bannatyne-Scott (basses) Peter Donohoe (piano)
The English Concert Choir English Concert, director Trevor Pinnock
Purcell Suite : Bonduca
Tippett Piano Sonata No 2 Purcell Chaconne; Fairest
Isle (King Arthur)
Michael Berkeley Dark Sleep (first performance, BBC commission)
8.25 Interval
Peter Donohoe gives a performer's perspective on the piano music of Sir Michael Tippett.
8.45 Tippett
Piano Sonata No 3
Purcell
Masque (Timon of Athens) See also Wednesday 7.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Berkeley
Unknown:
Sir Michael Tippett
Unknown:
Nancy Argenta
Sopranos:
Susan Gritton
Tenor:
Paul Agnew
Tenor:
Michael George
Tenor:
Brian Bannatyne-Scott
Piano:
Peter Donohoe
Director:
Trevor Pinnock
Director:
Purcell Suite
Unknown:
Michael Berkeley Dark
Unknown:
Peter Donohoe
Unknown:
Michael Tippett.
Source: Radio Times

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