Marta Fontanals-Simmons (Mezzo Soprano) with harp and flute

Start: Saturday, September 30, 2023 7:30PM
End: Saturday, September 30, 2023 8:45PM

On Saturday 30th September, we have an evening of music that explores the remarkable contributions of female composers to chamber music in another charming Norman church, St. Andrew's in Fingringhoe. Mezzo-soprano Marta Fontanals-Simmons (pictured), harpist Olivia Jageurs, and flautist Chloe Vincent perform a diverse programme with compositions from Clara Schumann to Rosy Wertheim. PROGRAMME Ina Boyle – Winter Song (Three Ancient Irish Poems) Anne Boyd – Bali Moods Hannah Lash – Les Espaces Du Sommeil Rhonda Larson – Metamorphosis Grace Williams – Hiraeth Grace Williams – Three Songs Of Sleep Interval Rosy Wertheim – Trois Chansons Clara Schumann – Three Romances For Flute And Piano Amy Beach – Four Songs Op. 51 Amy Beach – By The Still Waters Cecile Chaminade – Portrait (Valse Chantée) This enchanting evening of music celebrates the remarkable contributions of female composers. In the beautiful Norman church of St. Andrew's in Fingringhoe, mezzo-soprano Marta Fontanals-Simmons, harpist Olivia Jageurs, and flautist Chloe Vincent. Together, will guide the audience through a programme filled with diverse and compelling compositions. Duration: approx. 1 hour 40 mins (incl. 20-minute interval) Photo credit: Marta Fontanals-Simmons by