Sunday 17 March 2024, 4pm
- Saffron Hall
- Nearly full
Joyce DiDonato
Joyce DiDonatoPresented by Saffron Hall
The great American mezzo returns to Saffron Hall in a song recital with a twist. Accompanied by a five-piece jazz ensemble she brings together world class musicians from the varied worlds of classical, jazz and tango in the pure pleasure of improvisation, experimentation and exchange. Together they create their own musical language, finding surprising connections between baroque arias and classic standards from the Great American Songbook.
Working with her hand-picked band led by pianist/arranger Craig Terry and featuring trumpet, double bass bandoneon and percussion, the charismatic DiDonato hosts the evening, drawing inspiration from the 17th century Italian opera and Duke Ellington and Richard Rodgers in equal measure. With part of the auditorium given over appropriately to cabaret tables, this is an occasion to cherish, as we get close-up to one of today’s most sought-after singers as she reveals her many, various and often surprising private passions.
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Performance information
Running time
Content warnings
Age Guidance 7+
This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old
Booking information
Discounts
Ten for £10
Transport
Shuttle bus
Pre-show shuttle bus will be operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance
Programme and performers
Programme
- Tommaso Giordani Caro Mio Ben 4 mins
- Giulio Caccini Amarilli 4 mins
- Allie Wrubel (I’m Afraid) The Masquerade is Over 6 mins
- Allesandro Parisotti / Salvator Rosa Se tu m’ami / Star Vicino 7 mins
- Enrique Delfine Griseta [Lautaro Greco] 4 mins
- Jerry Bock Will he like me? 4 mins
- Giuseppe Torelli Tu lo sai 6 mins
- Duke Ellington Solitude 5 mins
- Irsham Jones There is no greater love [Charlie Porter, Jimmy Madison & Patrick Mulcahy] 4 mins
- Benedetti Marcello Quella Fiamma 4 mins
- Giovanni Paisiello Nel cor piu mio non sento (1788) 3 mins
- George Shearing Lullaby of Birdland (1952) 5 mins
- Zez Confrey Dizzy Fingers [Craig Terry] 2 mins
- Gene Scheer Lean Away (1996) 5 mins
- Richard Rodgers With a Song in my Heart 5 mins
Performers
- Joyce DiDonato mezzo soprano
- Craig Terry piano/direction
- Charlie Porter trumpet
- Gregg August double bass
- Lautaro Greco bandoneon
- James Madison drums
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Information for your visit
Sunday 17 March 2024, 4pm
Schedule
All timings are approximate and will be updated closer to the show date. Please check the website on the day of the performance for up-to-date information.
Latecomers can usually be admitted at a suitable gap within the performance.
Pre-show shuttle bus
3pm - 4pm
Operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance.
When to arrive
3pm - 3.45pm
We have over 400 free parking spots for anyone driving.
Foyer opens
3pm
Enjoy a drink at the bar before the auditorium opens.
Auditorium opens
3.30pm
Get your tickets ready for checking, find your seats, sit back and relax.
Show starts
4pm
Show ends
5.10pm (approx)
Post-show shuttle bus
5.10pm – 6.10pm
Operating from Saffron Hall to Audley End Station
Content warnings
Age Guidance 7+
This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old
Location
Saffron Hall
Transport
Shuttle bus
Additional information
Drinks
Cloakroom
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