Connecting with great composers of the past
Louisa Beard • 26 November 2018
An exhilarating experience when playing the piano
As winter is looming, is particularly soothing for the heart to play favourite pieces on the piano, the sheer beauty of each note of the Beethoven Bagatelle in C makes me feel reassured that everything will be fine, after all life with its ups and downs can inspire these works of art.
Chapeau!
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)
RECITAL (Voice and Piano) at The Octagon, Queen Mary University of London, Wednesday 30th of October 2024, 6.30pm Book now
RINGMER, EAST SUSSEX, UK FAMOUS ITALIAN ARIAS SUNG "A CAPPELLA" BY SOPRANO LOUISA BEARD AMIDST THE BEAUTIFUL BACKDROP OF HORSES
Queen Elizabeth II played the piano and sang
A time of renewal, reflection and beauty.
Treat your loved one to a beautiful aria from "The Marriage of Figaro" by Mozart, sung by soprano Louisa Beard.
Merry Christmas!
