 THE BRIDGE DUO
with
GUDRUN OLAFSDOTTIR ~ mezzo soprano
MATTHEW JONES ~ viola
MICHAEL HAMPTON ~ piano
Winner of the prize for the most promising British entrant in the 2003 Lionel Tertis International Viola Competition, Matthew Jones is an accomplished violist, violinist and composer. He has performed extensively as a soloist, chamber musician and orchestral leader throughout the world. Matthew’s holistic approach to music making has led to great demand for his teaching and workshops throughout Europe.
Michael Hampton is one of the leading young accompanists of his generation, winning many awards and performing frequently at major chamber music venues across Europe. A First Class graduate and Junior Fellow of the Royal College of Music, he has broadcast regularly on the BBC and appeared at many festivals and music clubs throughout the UK.
The Icelandic mezzo soprano, Gudrun Olafsdottir has enchanted audiences throughout the UK and across Europe. Alongside her busy career performing with orchestras and opera companies she has a special affinity to song recitals and recently won the Kathleen Ferrier Song Prize.
PROGRAMME
BRAHMS: Zwei Gesange, Op. 91, for mezzo, viola and piano
GRIEG: Songs for mezzo and piano
REBECCA CLARKE: Morpheus for viola and piano
FRANK BRIDGE: Three Songs for mezzo, viola and piano
SIBELIUS: Songs for mezzo and piano
PROKOFIEV: Scenes from Romeo and Juliet, arr. Borisovsky for viola and piano
LOEFFLER: Four Songs for mezzo, viola and piano
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