 
VICTORIAN PROGRAMME
"In pursuit of love"
An encounter with Victoria and Albert in the informal setting
of their drawing room. Songs and ballads of the period. Readings from
their diaries and correspondence. Victorian Costume.
Founded by the mezzo-soprano Janet Shell, baritone Mark
Oldfield and pianist John Flinders, Belle and two Beaux are an
exciting ensemble who have already enjoyed considerable success in a
variety of venues including the Bath Georgian Festival, Burgh House
in Hampstead, Music at Duffield in Derby, The Vine at Basingstoke,
Birkenhead Town Hall and numerous other concert clubs throughout
England. Since its formation, when all three musicians were studying
at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, the group has flourished
alongside their independent performing careers in opera and on the
concert platform. Each has worked in a wide range of styles from
early music to contemporary and light music, reflecting their
collective versatility.
Belle and two Beaux in concert...
...ideally with a few period props!
'An afternoon of Victorian songs and readings with the title
"In Pursuit of love".... was never cloying thanks to the quality of
the performance and presentation of the three artists.... The two
voices blended admirably in duets by Schumann, Mendelssohn and
Sullivan.'
John Flinders
Mark Oldfield
Sound sample in RealAudio - Smith
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