About The Black Lake
Inspired by the great Welsh novel One Moonlit Night, Richard Blackford’s soaring yet poignant work The Black Lake, for full orchestra, chorus, narrators, and soloists, tells the story of a boy’s passage to adulthood whilst growing up in a remote village in North Wales. Blackford’s music captures the beauty, sorrows, elements, and mysteries that surround this community who unite through music and song in times of sadness and joy. For our standout festival commission, prepare to be moved by true musical storytelling and the mystery of the Black Lake...
Performance of The Black Lake supported by the Three Choirs Festival Commissioning Circle
Programme
Arvo Pärt Cantus in memoriam Benjamin Britten 6'
Elgar Introduction and Allegro 14'
Britten Les Illuminations 23'
Richard Blackford The Black Lake 45' festival commission, premiere
Performers
Elizabeth Watts soprano
Betsan Llwyd narrator
Steffan Rhodri narrator
Three Choirs Festival Chorus
BBC National Orchestra of Wales
David Hill conductor
