Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert - 01/12/2007

Another chance to hear last Monday's Lunchtime Concert. Sarah Walker introduces a recital from London's Wigmore Hall, by former Radio 3 New Generation Artist tenor Andrew Kennedy with pianist Julius Drake. The programme includes reflective Faure, powerhouse Strauss, and some lesser-known gems by Ivor Gurney. Faure: Rencontre; Toujours; Adieu, Op 21; Green, Op 58, No 3; Prison, Op 83, No 1; Nell, Op 18, No 1; Fleur jetee, Op 39, No 2 Ivor Gurney: By a bierside; Severn meadows; In flanders; Even such is time; Tarentella; On wenlock edge Strauss: Ich trage meine Minne, Op 32, No 1; Sehnsucht, Op 32, No 2; Liebeshymnus, Op 32, No 3; O süsser Mai, Op 32, No 4; Himmelsboten, Op 32, No 5; Heimliche Aufforderung, Op 27, No 3; Wenn, Op 31, No 2.