Helen Charlston
Battle Cry
Toby Carr, lute
Songs of war and lamentation, voiced by abandoned women and united in Owain Park’s heart-wrenching Battle Cry, form the backbone of Helen Charlston’s reflections on the turbulent emotions and pain unleashed by acts of betrayal.
Programme includes music by Henry Purcell, Barbara Strozzi, Claudio Monteverdi and more.
Programme includes music by Henry Purcell, Barbara Strozzi, Claudio Monteverdi and more.
Early Music at Wigmore Hall
Fri, 7 March 2025
Wigmore Hall, London
1:00pm
£16 - £18
Full Event Details
Songs of war and lamentation, voiced by abandoned women and united in Owain Park’s heart-wrenching Battle Cry, form the backbone of Helen Charlston’s reflections on the turbulent emotions and pain unleashed by acts of betrayal.
Programme includes music by Henry Purcell, Barbara Strozzi, Claudio Monteverdi and more.
Venue Details & Map
Location
Wigmore Hall, London
36 Wigmore Street London W1U 2BP
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