Our series of live lunchtime concerts in the Fratry continues on Tuesday 1st July with a performance of Erik Satie’s chamber cantata ‘Socrate’ – a moving reflection on the life and death of the ancient Greek philosopher.
While entry to our concerts is complimentary, we encourage contributions during the collection at the end of each performance to support both the talented artists and the Cathedral. Your generosity will help us continue to bring such enriching events to the community. We look forward to seeing you there!
Socrate’ – Erik Satie’s masterwork
Well-known local singers Fiona Weakley, Anne-Marie Kerr and Catherine St Ville have teamed up with accompanist David T Shingler to offer this performance on the 100th anniversary of Satie’s death. Though famous around the world for his Trois Gymnopédies and other piano pieces, Satie’s more substantial works are undeservedly underperformed. Today’s concert is a rare chance to hear the work which caused Stravinsky to exclaim: “there is Bizet, Chabrier, and Satie!”
