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- Richard Rodney Bennett
A History of the Thé Dansant (1994)
- Novello & Co Ltd (World)
- mezzo-soprano; 1(pic)111/0+hn.0.0.0/perc/hp/str
- Mezzo Soprano;pf
- 9 min
- M. R. Peacocke
Programme Note
The original version of this work for mezzo-soprano with piano accompaniment was commissioned for the twenty-first anniversary of the Burnham Market Concerts, with financial assistance from the Eastern Arts Board and the Lady Margaret Douglas-Home Trust. The first performance took place at Burnham Thorp, August 13th 1994, by Barbara Rearick and Martin Jones. The small orchestral version was first performed at Mansion House, London, on 13th September 2011 by the City of London Sinfonia conducted by Michael Collins, the solo part sung by Sarah Connolly.
Media
I. Foxtrot
II. Slow Foxtrot
III. Tango
Scores
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Reviews
Snappy rhythms, superb orchestration and a real sense of panache from both soloist and orchestra made the Foxtrot, Slow Foxtrot and Tango from A History of Thé Dansant stand out as some of the best of their genre. The wistful coda at end was most effective and brought one back to reality having been transported through postcards of a holiday of a bygone era.
22nd January 2015
Discography
Orchestral Works, Volume 3
- LabelChandos
- Catalogue NumberCHSA 5230
- ConductorJohn Wilson
- EnsembleBBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
- SoloistSarah Connolly, mezzo-soprano
- Released1st April 2019