Details
Fa?ade was heard in its earliest version in 1923 with the poet of its extraordinary texts, Edith Sitwell, as the narrator. Short and highly contrasted numbers bring together off-beat musical style and verbal rhythm and imagery - the 'Popular Song' and 'Polka' have become particular well-known favourites. With preconcert talk by Sir Peter Maxwell Davies.
Cast/Performers
Chamian Bedford (Reciter 1),
Danny Standing (Reciter 2),
Samuel Pantcheff (King)
Creatives/Company
Lyrics(s):
Edith Sitwell,
Randolph Stow (Eight Songs for a Mad King),
George III (Eight Songs for a Mad King)
Music(s):
Walton,
Peter Maxwell Davies (Eight Songs for a Mad King)
Presented by:
Melos SinfoniaConductor:
Oliver ZeffmanDirector:
Ella MarchmentDesign(s):
Holly Pigott,
Benjamin Fox (video)
Lighting:
Christopher Naime