Arthur Sullivan: Songs for Tenor Op. 38 for which Elizabeth’s Lord Chancellor

for which Elizabeth’s Lord Chancellor (and notable favourite)

University of Oxford)

Alongside it are Beamish’s inventive Tom’s Turn

Robert Smith (viola da gamba – Johann Gottlieb Graun) and Guillermo Brachetta (harpsichord – Wilhelm Freidemann Bach)

Abbate is joined in this fascinating journey through Pizzetti’s unique sound world by star mezzo-soprano Hanna Hipp in a programme covering half of his output for the genre

Arthur Sullivan: Songs for Tenor Op. 38 for which Elizabeth’s Lord ChancellorDavid Webb (tenor) Jennifer France (soprano) Charles Rice (baritone) Academy of Ancient Music John Andrews (conductor) In this debut recording of songs, arias and duets from tenor David Webb, composer Arthur Sullivan emerges as both a figure of Savoy theatre polish, and as a composer of clarity and restraint. Drawing on years of experience with this repertoire, the artists bring an ease that feels instinctive and assured. With the Academy of Ancient