Choral Classics: Songs of Shakespeare
Sunday 27 April 2025
3:15 pm - 3:45 pm
A beautiful 30 minute sequence of words and music, exploring much-loved choral works in the beautiful surroundings of St Martin-in-the-Fields.
Led by Lorna Price
Directed by Justin Soriano
Performed by St Martin’s Voices
Songs of Shakespeare
Under the greenwood tree – Ernest Moeran
It was a lover and his lass – Thomas Morley
April is in my mistress’ face – Thomas Morley
Shall I compare thee – Nils Lindberg
Blow, blow, thou winter wind – Thomas Arne, arr. Desmond Ratcliffe
Full fathom five – Charles Wood
Touch her soft lips – Bob Chilcott
For thy sweet love – Robert Young
Choral Classics is FREE to attend and all are welcome. A retiring collection is taken to support the work of St Martin-in-the-Fields.
Please note that Choral Classics is in-person only.
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