Les nuits d’été and Myrthen

Dirleton Kirk, Dirleton

Sat 16 Sept 7.30pm

Duration: 1 hour 40 mins approx

Book this concert £21 / £15.75

Les nuits d’été
Myrthen (sung in English)

Soprano
Tenor
Piano

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Photo credit: Ben Ealovega , Nick James

Two great song cycles with two outstanding young singers. Berlioz’s Les nuits d’été (Summer Nights) explores different aspects of romantic love in music of exquisite beauty and poise, sometimes light-hearted, sometimes intensely passionate.

Schumann’s less well-known Myrthen (Myrtles), sung here in a new translation by Jeremy Sams, dates from 1840, the year in which he composed many of his most famous songs, coinciding with the culmination of his love affair with his future wife, Clara Wieck. Myrthen was his wedding gift to her – a wedding wreath consisting of 26 settings of texts on scenes from married life, including flirtation, parenthood, separation and also deep inward reflection.

Burns was confident, polished, witty, expressive and sweet toned.

The Times

Nick Pritchard . . . an outstanding interpretation.

The Observer

Seating Plan

See ticket prices for Dirleton Kirk, Dirleton below.

Dirleton Kirk, Dirleton

Dirleton is one of the most picturesque of East Lothian's many beautiful villages, and its church, Dirleton Kirk, dedicated to St Andrew, is a real gem.

Built in 1612 to replace the parish church along the coast at Gullane which was continually being inundated by sand, this long, low-eaved church with its square, gothic-topped tower is built of warm pink sandstone.

Its striking Archerfield Aisle (1664) is Scotland's earliest example of neo-classical architecture. Inside, the mellow light filters through some especially fine stained glass.

Dirleton Kirk, Dirleton

Address

Dirleton Kirk, Dirleton
EH39 5EH

Getting there by bus

The following buses pass through Dirleton:
EAST COAST BUSES: x5, 124, 125
Please check timetables before booking your tickets.

Getting there by train

The nearesr train station is at Drem.

Getting there by car

Dirleton is just off the A198.

Accessibility

Parking:

There is free parking in the village.

We can offer 3 spaces immediately by the church gate for blue badge holders. Please email [email protected] to book a space, subject to availability and on a first come first served basis.

Terrain:

Gravel path to the church. Flat access into the venue.

Induction Loop:
Yes

Toilets:
One non adapted unisex toilet off lobby.

Wheelchair Access:

Stepped access. Assistance would be required and will be available.

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