Concerts

Join us for an unforgettable evening of rich, evocative music, as renowned baritone Roderick Williams OBE and soprano Ana Beard Fernández launch Habanera: Music for Eight Cellos and Voice, a new CD released on SOMM Recordings. The programme explores the beauty and nostalgia of Villa-Lobos' Bachianas brasileiras No. 5, and Williams' original arrangements of Montsalvatge's Cinco canciones negras, Falla's Siete canciones populares, and two vocalises by Ravel and Rachmaninov respectively. A collection of three Spanish songs, and Proshchaj, Grenada! by Shostakovich, are arranged by Beard Fernández, bringing a new dimension to these folk-inspired pieces. Under the baton of conductor Will Vann, the performance features the exceptional Endellion Cellists, including Joely Koos, Wallis Power, Bethan Lloyd, Katie Tertell, Iain Hall, Doraly Gill, Seth Collin, and Roderick Williams. Set within the stunning acoustics of St Clement Danes Church, this promises to be a unmissable launch concert, blending the power of the voice with the deep resonances of the cello.

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This is an ILAMS event organised with the kind support of St Clement Danes Church and Somm Recordings

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Calling all record collectors! If you're trying to navigate your way through the dauntingly huge world of Latin Classical music, don't fear - our resident expert is here to guide you. Join classical music addict and weekend journalist, Ray Picot, in this special EF edition of the ILAMS podcast, Journeys Through the Labyrinth. 2024 offers the opportunity to explore the anniversaries of a host of Ibe/rican composers and artists whose lives spanned a period of two centuries, including: Reynaldo Hahn, Trinidad Huerta, Josep Anselm Clave, Julián Aguirre, Andrés Gaos, Jaime Nunó, Eduardo Sánchez de Fuentes, Vicente Emilio Sojo, Olallo Morales, Joaquín Rodrigo, Valdo Sciammarella and Lorenzo Palomo. This discographical whistle-stop tour through 2024's key celebrations offers an amazing kaleidoscope of styles and genres with plenty of variety to enjoy. Ray will highlight the key works, as well as revealing some lesser-known hidden gems in the Latin Classical catalogue. Plus, discover the seminal interpretations whilst learning about the music in context. Whether you're new to Latin Classical, or a seasoned aficionado, this podcast has something for everyone.​

Ray Picot is Chief CD and Concert Reviewer at the Iberian & Latin American Music Society, and currently writes a popular column for Echoes Magazine titled Ray's Round-Up. A regular guest speaker at recorded music societies around the country, Ray boasts an encyclopaedic knowledge of the field. Think of him as your go-to guide to Latin Classical discography!

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Organised by the Iberian & Latin American Music Society (ILAMS) as part of Echoes Festival 2024 in collaboration with the Instituto Cervantes

TICKETS Listening is free but please consider making a donation HERE to help us towards the event costs

BOOKINGS No booking required. Simply visit mixcloud.com to tune in from Dec 7th onwards.

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