Helen Hughson (singer) and Yvonne Cheng (piano) present a programme exploring the beauty and nostalgia of the Romantic repertoire, performing selected works by Brahms, Mahler, Britten and Clara Schumann.
Yvonne writes:
“This programme features works that reflect on love, youth, memory, and distance - both emotional and physical. Britten’s A Charm of Lullabies presents childhood and care-giving from differing perspectives, while songs by composers including Brahms and Mahler explore longing for people and places, with ideas of home, ageing, and loss quietly threaded throughout.”
Evening Schedule
Doors open: 18:45 - with a welcoming glass of wine or soft drink to start the evening.
Concert: 19:30 - 20:30
Reception: 20:30 - 21:30 - the post-concert reception with a curated selection of wines and soft drinks, along with light refreshments kindly provided by Malaki’s Cafe, offering a chance to continue the conversation, meet the performers, and savor the evening.
Helen Hughson - singer
Helen Hughson is a singer whose work spans a huge range of vocal styles. She works with professional choirs in London and across Europe, performing repertoire from 12th century polyphony to new music. She has also appeared on numerous film, television and video game soundtracks, including Frankenstein, Succession, and World of Warcraft. As a recitalist her repertoire ranges from medieval Italian madrigals to contemporary art song. Helen comes from Australia via the University of York, where she completed the unique Solo Voice Ensemble Singing Master’s programme.
Yvonne Cheng - piano
Yvonne Cheng started playing the piano at age 3. She studied piano at the Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts and has a Master of Music degree from Royal Holloway, University of London. Yvonne is a founding member of Bentham’s Body Ensemble, playing alongside award-winning musicians: clarinetist Julia Foellmer and cellist Tabitha Tuckett. Trying her hand at composing, Yvonne has collaborated with artists from the Slade School of Art & independent filmmakers from Hong Kong-Taiwan. Yvonne also works as an administrator for the European Piano Teachers Association and Beethoven Piano Society Of Europe, and is a trained piano technician.