Elsie Suddaby News
British opera singer
- soprano
- United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- opera singer
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2024-04-03 06:35:00
A wondrous snapshot of British singing: Ralph Vaughan Williams' Serenade to Music and the sixteen singers chosen for the first performance
Ralph Vaughan Williams: Serenade to Music - exploring the sixteen singers chosen for the first performance; Isobel Baillie, Elise Suddaby, Eva Turner, Stiles-Allen, Muriel Brunskill, Astra Desmond, Margaret Balfour, Mary Jarrod, Walter Widdop, Parry Jones, Frank Titterson, Heddle Nash, Roy Henderson, Robert Easton, Harold Williams, Norman Allin, Keith Falkner; Albion RecordsReviewed 2 April 2024A remastering of the iconic 1938 recording along with a solo track from each of the sixteen soloists (plus one extra) providing a wondrous snapshot of British singing in the 1930sRalph Vaughan Williams' Serenade to Music has become rightly become iconic and on this disc from Albion Records the original 1938 recording is explored from a different angle. We hear that original recording with Isobel Baillie, Elise Suddaby, Eva Turner, Stiles-Allen, Muriel Brunskill, Astra Desmond, Margaret Balfour, Mary Jarrod, Walter Widdop, Parry Jones, Frank Titterson, Heddle Nash, Roy Henderson, Robert Easton, Harold Williams, and Norman Allin conducted by Sir […]
2021-09-14 00:00:00
Vaughan Williams: Anniversary Collector Edition & five more Serenades to Music
Ralph Vaughan Williams: Anniversary Collector Edition - Legendary Recordings [Rare Classic Recordings]01. - 06. On Wenlock Edge [22'06] Recorded 1955George Maran- tenor, Ivor Newton- piano and London String Quartet07. Old King Cole. Ballet for Orchestra [19.09]. Recorded 1954London Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Adrian Boult08. Song of Thanksgiving [15'22] Recorded 1951Betty Dolemore- soprano, Robert Speaight- narrator, Harry Gabb- organ, Luton Choral Society and Girls Choir, London Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Adrian Boult09. Serenade to Music [13'58] Recorded 15 October 1938Sopranos: Isobel Baillie, Lilian Stiles Allen, Elsie Suddaby, Eva TurnerMezzos/Contraltos: Muriel Brunskill, Astra Desmond, Mary Jarred, Margaret BalfourTenors: Heddle Nash, Frank Titterton, Walter Widdop, Parry JonesBaritones/Basses: Harold Williams, Roy Henderson, Robert Easton, Norman AllinBBC Symphony Orchestra conducted by Henry WoodAlto ALC1025 [CD issued 2008][CD-rip; mono flacs, booklet, cover and inlay scans] In reality, only one of these recordings can be considered "Legendary" - Serenade to Music - and only one is truly rare […]
2014-08-11 01:50:34
As you may remember, AURA recently celebrated its 35th Anniversary season this past spring. We have been working on compiling a brief history of the choir to document our 35 years. Thanks to the efforts of past member Robin Suddaby, current member Robyn Thornton and current president Maureen Evans, we now have a new tab on the website entitled “History & Interesting Facts”. The headings under this tab are, “Members & Friends” which lists all those who have sung with AURA and their first concert date, “Notes of Interest” which outlines a few interesting bits of trivia and “History” which provides a brief history of AURA’s beginning as well as an outline of each concert since the first in 1979. If you have a moment, you may find it interesting to browse this new tab. If you have any interest in exploring the chance to sing with AURA, now is a […]
2014-04-27 03:38:00
The Telegraph and various friends (Janos Gereben, Alex Ross) have been spreading the word: British Pathé has uploaded 85,000 historic newsreels and compilations to YouTube. It's true, it's true: but low-res versions of these films have been available at British Pathé's own web site since 2003. Enjoy the riches, and here's one of special interest to me: Sir Henry Wood conducting the BBCSO in Vaughan Williams's Serenade to Music in 1938, the year of its composition. RVW himself is visible in the film. They are making the first recording of the piece. The singers are: Sopranos:Isobel Baillie, Lilian Stiles-Allen, Elsie Suddaby, Eva TurnerContraltos:Muriel Brunskill, Astra Desmond, Mary Jarred, Margaret BalfourTenors:Heddle Nash, Frank Titterton, Walter Widdop, Parry JonesBaritones:Harold Williams, Roy HendersonBasses:Robert Easton, Norman Allin You can also see various important historical events and disasters, including the Battle of the Somme, Emily Davison throwing herself under the King's horse […]
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