Messiaen's song-cycle Harawi. Performed by Ian de Massini and Jennifer Bastable
Fri 27 November 2015
Hughes Hall
MARGARET WILEMAN CONCERT SERIES Friday 27th November, 6.00 pm Pavilion Room
A rare 'live' performance of one of the greatest pieces of music for solo voice and piano, Olivier Messiaen's song-cycle Harawi. Performed by the concert-pianist and Hughes Hall Senior Member, Ian de Massini, with the mezzo-Soprano soloist Jennifer Bastable. A heady mix of French hedonism, Andean mythology, surrealist imagery, primeval folklore, and an intoxicating love-pact beyond the grave, in. To book, email seniortutors.pa@hughes.cam.ac.uk. All welcome to turn up on the night, with first priority going to reservations. Further details at https://www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about-us/music/.
Cost: Free. No tickets required.
Enquiries and booking
Booking is recommended for this event.
No tickets required, but to secure a place, please email and make a reservation. Otherwise, just turn up on the night.
Enquiries: Alison Nicholson Website Email: seniortutors.pa@hughes.cam.ac.uk Telephone: 01223 746367