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Wigmore Hall 125th Anniversary: Elaine Mitchener & Elizabeth Kenny

Vocalist Elaine Mitchener and lutenist Elizabeth Kenny present a lunchtime concert journey through the lyrical poetry of songwriters and composers over the centuries.

As part of Wigmore Hall's 125th Anniversary, vocalist Elaine Mitchener and lutenist Elizabeth Kenny make their duo debut presenting a lunchtime concert journey through the lyrical poetry of songwriters and composers over the centuries. The programme will include works by John Dowland, Bob Marley, Joni Mitchell, and two Robert Johnsons: the Tudor composer and the Blues Maestro.

Recorded at Wigmore Hall earlier today and presented by Sara Mohr-Pietsch.

Robert Johnson: As I walked forth
Traditional ( arranged by Angeline Morrison): The Black’s Lamentation
Robert Johnson: Love In Vain (Take 1)
Bob Marley: Redemption Song
Bob Dylan: It's Alright, Ma (I'm Only Bleeding)
Mark E Smith: Joker Hysterical Face
Joni Mitchell: Don’t Interrupt the Sorrow
Henry Purcell: O solitude, my sweetest choice Z.406
Duke Ellington: (In My) Solitude
John Dowland: Weep you no more, sad fountains
John Dankworth: Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?
Joan Armatrading: Love and Affection
John Dowland: In darkness let me dwell

Elaine Mitchener (vocalist)
Elizabeth Kenny (lute)

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1 hour, 59 minutes