Wishing Tree
Embark on a captivating vocal journey, a collection of exquisite vocal consort pieces from the Renaissance to today. Experience works celebrating nature and love by Cornysh and Byrd, alongside lyrical melodies by Ferrabosco and Gibbons. Discover how contemporary composers breathe life into verses by Christina Rossetti and Kathleen Jamie. Immerse yourself in skilful re-imaginings of traditional British folk songs that beautifully tie the sequence together.
The Gesualdo Six is an award- winning British vocal ensemble comprising some of the UK’s finest consort singers, praised for their imaginative programming and impeccable blend.
They will be directed by their founder Owain Park, who is also a prolific composer and Principal Guest Conductor of the BBC Singers.
Sponsored by Mr and Mrs Toby Ward and Mr and Mrs Patrick Hungerford
Performers
Owain Park director
Guy James countertenor
Alasdair Austin countertenor
Joseph Wicks tenor
Josh Cooter tenor
Simon Grant baritone
Programme
William Byrd This sweet and merry month of May
David Bednall Put out into the deep
arr. Ralph Vaughan Williams Bushes and Briars
Alison Willis The Wind’s Warning
William Cornysh Ah Robyn, gentil Robyn
Alfonso Ferrabosco So, so, leave off this last lamenting kiss
Joby Talbot The Wishing Tree
arr. James Whitbourn The Lark in the clear air
Orlando Gibbons The Silver Swan
Jacques Arcadelt Il bianco e dolce cigno
Sarah Rimkus My heart is like a singing bird
Alec Roth The Flower
Owain Park New work
Eleanor Daley grandmother moon
NB – there is no interval in this programme.
Tickets
£25
(includes £1.25 Corn Exchange booking fee)
