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54 The Queen’s Hall Series
The
Q u e e n ’s
H a l l
Series
Start your day with an unforgettable musical experience at the Festival’s
celebrated and hugely popular Queen’s Hall Series. Immerse yourself
in a world of music – from the USA to Russia, from Europe to Australia
– and a profusion of styles to excite and delight every taste, from piano
and song recitals to string quartets, and from early opera to jazz guitar.
As well as much-loved chamber masterpieces by Mozart, Beethoven,
Schubert and Brahms, there are thrilling discoveries to be made in
French wind quintets, a wide-ranging chamber orchestra programme,
and the arresting music of contemporary British composer
Thomas Adès.
Alongside performances by many of the world’s most respected
established artists, this year’s Queen’s Hall concerts focus on some
of the finest young musicians of today, figures whose acclaimed
interpretations have already made a truly global impact.
The Queen’s Hall Series is supported by
Edinburgh International Festival Benefactors
eif.co.uk/queenshall
Ferrier Centenary
Celebration Concert
Kitty Whately Mezzo soprano
Njabulo Madlala Baritone
Sir Thomas Allen Baritone
Roger Vignoles Piano
Songs by Gounod, Debussy, Duparc, Ravel and Brahms,
and folksongs from Northumbria and South Africa
The legendary contralto Kathleen Ferrier was one of the finest voices
Britain has ever produced, achieving world renown and a very special
relationship with the Edinburgh International Festival through her
memorable performances in its early years. This thrilling showcase
of vocal talent celebrates her legacy.
The Kathleen Ferrier Award was set up to honour outstanding young
singers at the start of their careers, and its winners represent the most
exciting hopes for the opera houses and Lieder platforms of the future.
London-born mezzo soprano Kitty Whately, praised for her sweet-toned
voice and natural charisma, was the 2011 recipient, and South African
baritone Njabulo Madlala won in 2010 with his rich, creamy tones and
dramatic characterisation.
They are joined by two masters of the Lieder recital, Sir Thomas Allen
and pianist Roger Vignoles, for a wide-ranging programme contrasting
the rich Romanticism of Gounod and Brahms with the subtle,
evocative impressionism of Debussy, Ravel and Duparc, and also
taking in folksongs from Allen’s Northumbrian and Madlala’s South
African homelands.
Saturday 11 August 11.00am
The Queen’s Hall
Tickets
£29 £26 £21 £17.50 £11 £8
1 hour 45 minutes approximately
eif.co.uk/ferrier
Photo Robert Piwco
Supported by
Frank Hitchman
With additional support from
Ian Smith of
Stornoway Legacy
Photo Robert Piwco