Alongside Women’s History Month, Cromwell Place and our Members are celebrating women and female-identifying artists across all geographies and époques, with the second concert in the series. Four members of the Philharmonia’s cello section have put together a captivating programme showcasing women composers past and present, and memorable female characters from film and opera.
Barbara Strozzi, a 17th century composer of exquisite songs, rubs shoulders with two living composers, Roxanna Panufnik and Rosie Trentham. Women in leading roles are represented by music from Richard Strauss’s opera Der Rosenkavalier, the classic Audrey Hepburn movie Breakfast at Tiffany’s, and a new suite from Madam Butterfly arranged by the ensemble.
The Philharmonia Orchestra recital series at Cromwell Place is supported by NJA Limited.
Events Programme
PUCCINI (arr. the cellists): Suite, Madama Butterfly
1. Introduction & Entrance of Butterfly
2. 'Un bel di vedremo'
3. The Humming Chorus
4. 'Addio, fiorito asil'
PANUFNIK (arr. Birchall): Votive
STROZZI (arr. Rundle): Amor Dormiglione
STRAUSS (arg. Birchall): Trio, Der Rosenkavalier
TRENTHAM: Sonorum (World premiere)
MANCINI (arr. Birchall): Moon River
Members of the Philharmonia Chamber Players, including,
- Karen Stephenson, cello
- Ella Rundle, cello
- Richard Birchall, cello
- Eric Villeminey, cello
All tickets include a complimentary glass of prosecco or non-alcoholic equivalent on arrival.
Food and drinks will be available to purchase ahead of performance.
Event Timings
10:00am: The Hazel Bar & Kitchen opens
12:00pm: Lunch served in The Hazel Bar & Kitchen
2:15pm: Doors open
2:30pm: Music starts
3:30pm: Music ends
6:00pm: The Hazel Bar & Kitchen closes
