Britten Gala at Wigmore Hall

Four leading singers explore Britten’s extraordinary range as a song composer in cycles dating between 1937 and 1965, and taking in such poets as Robert Burns and WH Auden, as well as the great Italian visual artist Michelangelo. Louise Alder soprano Jennifer Johnston mezzo-soprano Allan Clayton tenor James Newby baritone James Baillieu piano With thanks to the Foyle Foundation for their support of this broadcast