Helen joins Shipston Song Festival director, Ian Tindale for an evening of song that explores both the consolation and isolation that can be found in the natural world around us.

Lieder, Op.10 - Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel

Songs - Wilhelm Stenhammar

Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen - Gustav Mahler

Lieder by Clara Schumann and Alma Schindler-Mahler

Songs from ‘The Isolation Songbook’ by Joshua Borin and Richard Barnard

Songs, Op.44 - Amy Beach 

Music for wandering: Mahler’s celebrated Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen is the focal point for this programme immersed in isolation and solitude from BBC New Generation Artist Helen Charlston. Evocative atmospheres from Sweden, lyrical songs by Fanny Hensel and Clara Schumann,  plus works by Mahler’s wife Alma complete the programme alongside new works commissioned by Helen for her celebrated ‘Isolation Songbook’ project. Acclaimed for her musical interpretation, presence and ‘warmly distinctive tone’ (The Telegraph), Helen Charlston is quickly cementing herself as a key performer in the next generation of British singers.

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