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Louise Fryer introduces soprano Gweneth-Ann Jeffers and pianist Simon Lepper in Messiaen's Poemes pour Mi and Debussy's Cinq poemes de Baudelaire.

Louise Fryer introduces a recital given at Manchester's Bridgewater Hall as part of the 2008 Messiaen centenary celebrations. Soprano Gweneth-Ann Jeffers, a noted Messiaen interpreter, is joined by pianist Simon Lepper for a performance of Poemes pour Mi, the composer's love song to his wife violinist and composer Claire Delbos - nicknamed Mi - as well as a work by Debussy.

Gweneth-Ann Jeffers (soprano)
Simon Lepper (piano)

Messiaen: Poemes pour Mi
Debussy: Cinq poemes de Baudelaire.

1 hour

Broadcast

  • Wed 10 Dec 2008 13:00