British monarchs and music
Louisa Beard • 19 September 2022
Queen Elizabeth II played the piano and sang
It was a great pleasure to play Queen Victoria's piano last year, a beautiful Steinway Grand Piano finely tuned and today as we bid farewell to Queen Elizabeth II, it is important to mention her support for music and the arts, she played the piano and sang.
Louisa Beard
As I explore the songs of The Merry Widow by Franz Lehár, I find it refreshing to sing about love in such a beautiful and uplifting way. From “Vilia, O Vilia” in which a handsome huntsman falls under the spell of a fair mountain sprite, to the romantic and elegant “Unspoken Love,” with its memorable sentiment that “the world is in love with love, and I love you,” these songs capture the charm and optimism that make operetta so enduring. The operetta repertoire presents different challenges from opera. It requires a lighter vocal approach while still conveying emotional depth, elegance, and sincerity. A timeless gem, that will delight audiences of all ages and offers music that can be enjoyed by family and friends alike.
A fantastic performance!
Introspection (Mompou), Excitement (Toldra), Playfulness (Nin-Culmell)
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