Thomas Tallis Society Choir | A Celebration of Flower Songs
St Alfege Church, SE10 9BJ , [Venue Details]Flowers have long inspired poets and composers alike, their fleeting beauty capturing the essence of nature’s wonder. In this programme, we bring together two exquisite cycles of choral flower songs, written nearly half a century apart but united by their lyrical charm.
Benjamin Britten’s Five Flower Songs (1950) are sparkling vignettes, each set to poetry celebrating different aspects of the natural world — from the playfulness of blossoms stirred by the breeze, to the poignant reflection on life’s transience. With his hallmark clarity and wit, Britten paints each scene with finely crafted textures and rhythmic vitality.
Eric Whitacre’s Three Flower Songs (1997), by contrast, drape the listener in lush, shimmering harmonies. Inspired by the poetry of Emily Dickinson and others, Whitacre’s settings transform words into soundscapes that are at once intimate and expansive, as though the blossoms themselves were singing.
Together, these works invite us to listen with fresh ears — to hear the garden in bloom, and to celebrate the timeless connection between nature, poetry, and song.
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Thomas Tallis Society Choir | A Celebration of Flower Songs
Sunday, 21 Sep 2025 @7.30pm
St Alfege Church, SE10 9BJMore Information
Flowers have long inspired poets and composers alike, their fleeting beauty capturing the essence of nature’s wonder. In this programme, we bring together two exquisite cycles of choral flower songs, written nearly half a century apart but united by their lyrical charm.
Benjamin Britten’s Five Flower Songs (1950) are sparkling vignettes, each set to poetry celebrating different aspects of the natural world — from the playfulness of blossoms stirred by the breeze, to the poignant reflection on life’s transience. With his hallmark clarity and wit, Britten paints each scene with finely crafted textures and rhythmic vitality.
Eric Whitacre’s Three Flower Songs (1997), by contrast, drape the listener in lush, shimmering harmonies. Inspired by the poetry of Emily Dickinson and others, Whitacre’s settings transform words into soundscapes that are at once intimate and expansive, as though the blossoms themselves were singing.
Together, these works invite us to listen with fresh ears — to hear the garden in bloom, and to celebrate the timeless connection between nature, poetry, and song.
Admission
Min: £10.00
Max: £15.00
Performer name: Thomas Tallis Society Choir | A Celebration of Flower Songs
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