Next came the solo soprano performer Alison with Four Last Songs by Richard Strauss, which he wrote as a wistful goodbye to a vanished world in 1948. Her full and soaring melodies lifted our spirits, with the enigmatic little phrase of September echoed by horns and orchestra. The fifth was magnificently sublime with Alison’s solo soprano interspersing beautifully See you again with the choir’s clear and warm Comfort enveloping us. We do know this was a thoughtfully designed programme, superbly conducted by Richard Harker and with a great professional orchestral performance throughout. The Henley Choral Society's spring concert took place on Saturday, March 14.

Source: Express March 21, 2026 19:02 UTC