Nicholas Clapton, Gavin Roberts

The ever-popular countertenor Nicholas Clapton returns to Dartington, with an absolutely lovely programme of Duparc chansons, Quilter (Go, Lovely Rose and Love’s Philosophy) and folk song arrangements, by Britten, Grainger and Ireland.

One of the great pioneers and teachers of countertenor repertoire, Nicholas Clapton has branched out way beyond the usual Baroque styles, giving more than thirty world premieres, and specialising in the warmth of Romantic song. This concert is a chance to experience his passionate and life-enhancing musicianship.

“Clapton's voice is a powerful and unforced instrument ... his technique is impressively fluent, with pianissimo notes of utter perfection” The Times.

Duparc L’invitation au voyage; Chanson triste; Extase; Phidylé
Quilter Fair house of joy; Drooping wings; Go, lovely rose; Love’s philosophy
Traditional arr. Grainger The willow song
Traditional arr. Ireland The three ravens
Traditional arr. Quilter Drink to me only
Traditional arr. Britten Le roi s’en va t’en chasse; La belle est au jardin d’amour; Il est quelqu’un sur terre; Quand j’étais chez mon père