Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert

Verity Sharp introduces a recital from London's Wigmore Hall by Dutch mezzo-soprano and former Radio 3 New Generation artist Christianne Stotijn. Performing with her regular duo partner Joseph Breinl as well as viola player Isabelle van Keulen, she explores chamber repertoire she is passionate about, including song settings by Tchaikovsky and Duparc. Christianne Stotijn (mezzo-soprano) Joseph Breinl (piano) Isabelle van Keulen (viola) Tchaikovsky: The Sun Has Set, Op 73 No 4; It Was in the Early Spring, Op 38 No 2; Mild Stars Shone down on Us, Op 60 No 12; Had I Only Known, Op 47 No 1 Duparc: L'Invitation au Voyage; Chanson Triste; Extase Brahms: Geistliche lieder, Op 91 (for voice, viola and piano); Gestillte Sehnsucht; Geistliches Wiegenlied F de Kanter: 3 songs on texts of Ingrid Jonker for voice, viola and piano: Ek herhaal jou; Windliedjie; Ek het gedink.