Details

Willard White and Wayne Marshall could have been made to perform together. They share a rare charisma and versatility which makes them naturals in jazz and showtunes though they are at the forefront of classical music. A wide­ranging programme like this is united by White s irresistible deep, dark caramel voice and extraordinary acting talent and Marshall s ability to make any music sound so fresh and spontaneous you would think he was improvising. White says of this recital 'I wanted to communicate directly, in English, without the filter or camouflage of another language. As a performer I find the important thing is to use one s imagination, one s fears, one s longings. It s all to do with love, and the capacity for the big 'aa-aa-ah . Have you ever just sought the big 'aa-aa-ah? + Spirituals

Cast/Performers

Willard White (baritone), Wayne Marshall (piano)

Creatives/Company

Music(s): Quilter, Ives, Bowles, Vaughan Williams, Britten, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Gershwin, Copeland