A Most Beloved Melody: British and American Piano Renderings of Favourite Songs, 1790-1850
Tuesday 13th May 2014
Southampton’s visiting Fulbright Senior Scholar, Dr. Vivian Montgomery, will offer a lively and eye-opening recital of long-hummed tunes reclaimed for piano as variations, dance arrangements, and show pieces.
The works, based on popular and evocative songs, will be performed on the historic Stodart piano at Chawton House Library, and accompanied by illuminating remarks.
Vivian Montgomery, an award-winning harpsichordist and fortepianist from Boston, has served for more than a decade on the faculty of the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music, teaching early keyboards and historical performance. She has ardently explored the musical lives of women from 1500 to 1900, especially through two decades of cross-disciplinary work with her ensemble, Cecilia’s Circle.
Her recordings of solo, ensemble, and vocal music can be found on the Centaur, Schubert Club, Oasis, and Innova labels.
The evening starts at 6.30 p.m. with drinks and canapés in the Old Kitchen of Chawton House Library with the recital beginning at 7.00 p.m
Tickets £15; Students / Friends £12.50
To book on line go to: http://tinyurl.com/q4oumnr