Details

Fa?ade was heard in its earliest version in 1923 with the poet of its extraordinary texts, Edith Sitwell, as the narrator. Short and highly contrasted numbers bring together off-beat musical style and verbal rhythm and imagery - the 'Popular Song' and 'Polka' have become particular well-known favourites. With preconcert talk by Sir Peter Maxwell Davies.

Cast/Performers

Chamian Bedford (Reciter 1), Danny Standing (Reciter 2), Samuel Pantcheff (King)

Creatives/Company

Lyrics(s): Edith Sitwell, Randolph Stow (Eight Songs for a Mad King), George III (Eight Songs for a Mad King)
Music(s): Walton, Peter Maxwell Davies (Eight Songs for a Mad King)
Presented by: Melos Sinfonia
Conductor: Oliver Zeffman
Director: Ella Marchment
Design(s): Holly Pigott, Benjamin Fox (video)
Lighting: Christopher Naime