Soprano Julie Roset and pianist Susan Manoff perform a passionate and elegant tribute to the art of French mélodies (art songs), drawing on over a century of song and solo piano repertoire.  

Dreams, queens, and mythical figures populate poetic songs from both established composers and intriguing lesser-known figures. Enjoy music by Claude Debussy and Reynaldo Hahn, writing at the height of the French Belle Époque. Discover the immaculate musicianship of their contemporaries Manuel Rosenthal and Mel Bonis, a prolific composer who chose to disguise her gender when her music was eventually published.  

Roset’s ‘pure, fresh and youthful voice’ (Scherzo) is ideally suited to exquisite songs by contemporary composer Isabelle Aboulker. At the heart of this programme, Je t’aime is a stunning burst of virtuosity – and a declaration of undying love. 

Multibuy Offer

Elevate your August mornings. Buy tickets for three or more morning concerts at The Queen’s Hall and get 20% off. Excludes top price tickets (price bands A and J) and concessions.

What to expect at The Queen's Hall

Tune out the outside world and let morning recitals encircle you in rich concentration. This is the atmosphere where world-class chamber music thrives. 

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