07 Nov 1973
Concert series:
Works performed:
Including: Britten: 3 Carols from A Ceremony of Carols: There is no rose, Balulalow and I sing of a Maiden. William Plomer : two poems: The Planes of Bedford Square and Another Old Man. Britten and Plomer: Lute Song of the Earl of Essex from Gloriana.
Date:
07 Nov 1973
Venue:
St. Martin-in-the-Fields, London
Performers:
John Sparrow, reading; John Betjeman, reading; Peter Pears, tenor; Osian Ellis, harp; Laurens van der Post, address; Choir of St. Alfege's Church, Greenwich; Phillip Simms, choirmaster; Service conducted by the Vicar of St. Martin's the Reverend Austen Wi
Further information:
This is a photocopy of the original which has been annotated to give more detail of works performed. Note that William Plomer died 21st September 1973. Note that John Sparrow was Master of All Souls, Oxford. Pencil note added to this photocopy: asterisked Lute Song of the Earl of Essex from Gloriana that was sung by Peter Pears "PP said after this he wd. never sing this at a friend's memorial again (RS, 27.8.91)." Pencil note on front : 7.xi.73.
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Archive
https://www.bpacatalogue.org/archive/PG-1973-1107
