A Poet's Song

Met Janel Speelman, Esthea Kruger (klavier)In dié aanbieding word die emosionele spektrum ondersoek wat in die kunsliedgenre vasgevang word. Die verband tussen poësie en musiek word ook beklemtoon. Sodoende word die kreatiewe verhouding tussen komponis en digter volledig ondersoek: Mahler en Rückert, Debussy en Verlaine, Calvocoressi en Ravel.*******************************************************************Met Janel Speelman, Esthea Kruger (piano)The programme delves into the emotional breadth embodied in the art song tradition, a genre that illuminates the intimate dialogue between poetry and music. Composer and poet are woven together: Mahler with Rückert, Debussy with Verlaine, Calvocoressi with Ravel.