SONGS OF BILITIS
TUES 18 JUNE, 1PM
ANGELA BURGESS RECITAL HALL
Ellen Mawhinney and
Olivia Singleton soprano
Mia Serracino-Inglott mezzo-soprano
Catriona Mackenzie and
Daniel Silcock piano
Academy students explore various interpretations of Pierre Louÿs’ iconic and controversial character: Bilitis. Using Debussy’s song cycle Trois chansons de Bilitis as a backdrop, they investigate themes of innocence and sexuality through lesser-known mélodies by French composers of the same era.
The lift connecting the ground floor of the main building to the Susie Sainsbury Theatre, Angela Burgess Recital Hall and Concert Room is currently out of service. This means there is currently no step-free access to these venues.
