Concert Program

VAUGHAN WILLIAMSA SEA SYMPHONY

Friday, April 26, 2024, at 7:30 pmSaturday, April 27, 2024, at 7:30 pmBelk Theater at Blumenthal Arts

Christopher Warren-Green, conductorGeorgia Jarman, sopranoAndrew Foster-Williams, bass-baritoneCharlotte Master Chorale

BENJAMIN BRITTEN (1913-1976)Peter Grimes: Four Sea Interludes, Op. 33aI. Dawn. Lento e tranquilloII. Sunday Morning. Allegro spiritosoIII. Moonlight. Andante comodo e rubatoIV. Storm. Presto con fuoco

GRACE WILLIAMS (1906-1977)Sea Sketches, Five Pieces for String OrchestraI. High WindII. Sailing SongIII. Channel SirensIV. BreakersV. Calm Sea in Summer

INTERMISSION

RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS (1872-1958)A Sea Symphony (Symphony No. 1)I. A Song for All Seas, All ShipsII. On the Beach at Night, AloneIII. Scherzo: The WavesIV. The Explorers

concert duration: approximately 2 hours, with one 20-minute intermission.