OBSERVER: In A Persian Garden


The Dunolly Gilbert and Sullivan Society presents In a Persian Garden: An Afternoon with Liza Lehmann and Friends on Saturday, June 28 at 2pm at St John’s Anglican Church, 5 Finch St, Malvern East.
This song cycle for soprano, contralto, tenor and bass by Edwardian song-writer Liza Lehmann in a setting from 1896, will be narrated by Rachel Buckley, with additional songs by the composer.
Accompanied by Geoff Urquhart, featured artists are: Amelia Ryan, soprano, Helen Hill, contralto, Brett O’Meara, tenor, and Ian Woolford, bass-baritone.
The audience will be asked to enjoy ‘the beauties of nature, the essence of love, the mysteries of existence, the joys of wine, and the necessity of seizing the day.’
The admission price includes programme and post-performance light refreshments. Duration is 90 minutes.
Performance Date: Saturday, June 28 at 2pm
Venue: St John’s Anglican Church, 5 Finch St, Malvern East
Tickets: www.trybooking.com/DCAMM
Cheryl Threadgold