Mark Simpson and Pleasure
Tom McKinney introduces a recording of the new Mark Simpson opera, Pleasure.
Tom McKinney introduces a programme of music by Mark Simpson, including his new opera "Pleasure", recorded last month at Opera North in Leeds. The one-act opera is set in a gay nightclub "somewhere in England" and explores ideas of pleasure as an escape from reality, rejection and reconciliation.
The production is a joint venture between Opera North, Aldeburgh Music and The Royal Opera and features a libretto by poet Melanie Challenger.
Nathan .... Timothy Nelson
Val ..... Lesley Garrett
Anna Fewmore ..... Steven Page
Matthew ..... Nick Pritchard
Band: Psappha, conducted by Nicholas Kok
The programme also features a selection of chamber music from Mark Simpson's recently released album "Night Music".
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Mark Simpson
Night Music
Performer: Leonard Elschenbroich. Performer: Alexei Grynyuk.- NMC.
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Mark Simpson
Windflower
Performer: Nicholas Daniel.- NMC.
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Mark Simpson
Pleasure
Librettist: Melanie Challenger. Singer: Lesley Garrett. Singer: Steven Page. Singer: Timothy Nelson. Singer: Nick Pritchard. Conductor: Nicholas Kok. Ensemble: Psappha. Director: Tim Albery. -
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Mark Simpson
Barkham Fantasy
Performer: Richard Uttley.- NMC.
Broadcast
- Sat 11 Jun 2016 22:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3
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