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Phaedra

Benjamin Britten dramatic cantata for mezzo-soprano, string orchestra, percussion, and harpsichord, Op. 93

When
Thursday, 22 October 2026 · 19:30
Programme checked Wed 21 Oct
Where
Milton Court Concert Hall
London · Milton Court, 1 Milton Street, London EC2Y 9BH
Tickets
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We take no fee
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Programme
  1. John WoolrichUlysses AwakesAs printed by the presenter
  2. Marc-Antoine CharpentierQuel prix de mon amourAs printed by the presenter
  3. Franz Joseph Haydn
    Joseph HaydnCantata: Arianna a NaxosAs printed by the presenter
  4. Igor Stravinsky
    Igor StravinskyApollon musagèteAs printed by the presenter
  5. Benjamin Britten
    Benjamin BrittenPhaedradramatic cantata for mezzo-soprano, string orchestra, percussion, and harpsichord, Op. 93Listen to Phaedra: Listen: Apple Music · YouTube
Performers
  • Helen Charlston mezzo soprano
  • Natalie Haynes stand-up classicist
  • Britten Sinfonia
  • Zoë Beyers violin / director

Pictures via Wikimedia Commons · Franz Joseph Haydn: Thomas Hardy, Public domain · Igor Stravinsky: George Grantham Bain Collection, Public domain · Benjamin Britten: Szalay Zoltán, CC BY-SA 3.0