We invite musicians from near and far to share their musical talent with us. All are welcome! 

This Wednesday we look forward to welcoming mezzo-soprano Imogen Garner.

Mezzo-soprano Imogen Garner is delighted to be singing at Sheffield Cathedral. Imogen originally studied Economics at Sheffield University, then following a year’s teacher training changed career and studied at the RNCM. Chester-based, Imogen has covered several roles with English National Opera and has enjoyed a long association with the Buxton Festival, where she has covered a large number of roles and has sung in many operas and concerts. She has sung as a soloist in live broadcasts on BBC Radio 4 and has performed many roles for opera companies around the country. Roles include Marcellina, Dorabella, Orfeo, Mrs Grose, Third Lady and Berta. Imogen enjoys giving song recitals at venues throughout the North West and is a regular oratorio soloist with choral societies. This summer, Imogen will sing Marcellina in The Marriage of Figaro for Heritage Opera.

She has most recently sung the role of Carmen for Preston Opera.

Programme

Laud der Welt. Opus 48 No 3 - Grieg (1843- 1907)
Die verschwiegene Nachtigall No 4
Zur Rosenzeit. No 5
Ein Traum. No 6

Pleading - Elgar (1857-1934)
The Shepherd’s Song

Five Eyes. Opus 9 No 5 - C Armstrong Gibbs (1889-1960)
Song of Shadows.
Why do I love

Foxgloves - Michael Head (1961-)
Green Rain - Joan Trimble (1915-2000)
Girl’s Song

What’s a lady like me - Murray Grand (1919-2007)

John Gough was born and bred in Chester and his association with the 'Wednesdays at One' Series goes back over forty years. He enjoys a busy career combining solo playing, accompaniment and teaching at the RNCM. He has broadcast many times on BBC Radio 3 and has performed at the Wigmore Hall, London, and as soloist with the RLPO and Northern Chamber Orchestras. Overseas, he has performed at the Carnegie Hall, New York, and on Danish Radio.