Singing Shakespeare

Dr Katy Hamilton

Musicologist, researcher and broadcast presenter Dr. Katy Hamilton will give an illuminating talk on Singing Shakespeare, revealing the subtle - and not so subtle - influences of different composers and performers in the Art Song tradition based on Shakespearean texts. 

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This talk to be introduced by Paul Higgins, Trustee of SIM. 

Motets By William Byrd & Thomas Tallis

Stratford Chamber Choir

The Stratford Chamber Choir will perform a selection of Motets by Byrd, Tallis, Gibbons and other contemporary composers, privileged composers of Queen Elizabeth I. It will also feature a brief organ interlude of their music. 

This concert will be introduced by Siri Fischer Hansen, Trustee of SIM.

Roger Quilter: The Shakespeare Songs

William Drakett

Vicar Choral of Wells Cathedral and Baritone, William Drakett will give the first performance of a new setting of sixteen songs by Roger Quilter, arranged by John Macfarlane. The string quintet accompaniment will be played by musicians from the Orchestra of the Swan.

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The concert will be introduced by Michael Dobson, Trustee of SIM.

Closing Remarks

Martyn Bond

Martyn Bond, Chairman of Trustees of SIM, will close the 2025 Festival of Shakespeare in Music and announce plans for 2026.   

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