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Mahler Festival: Mahler songs with Julius Drake, Catriona Morison and James Newby

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Fri, May 9, 2025, 13:00
This first Recital Hall concert of the Mahler Festival focuses on Mahler's most beautiful songs. Today's most important Lieder accompanist, pianist Julius Drake, flanks vocalists he admires. Scottish mezzo-soprano Catriona Morison is praised for her refined yet full voice. 'A real star,' according to the Times. You will also hear baritone James Newby, winner of the Kathleen Ferrier Award. He recently released the acclaimed album Fallen to Dust.Julius Drake chose a series of songs full of drama and poetry for... Read full text

Keywords: Chamber Music, Vocal Music

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Musicians

Catriona MorisonMezzo-Soprano
James NewbyBariton
Julius DrakePiano

Program

Lieder und Gesänge (vol.1)Gustav Mahler
Lieder eines fahrenden GesellenGustav Mahler
Rückert-LiederGustav Mahler
LiederGustav Mahler
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