Mary Bevan and Joseph Middleton’s new album Elegy grew out of their recital programme From Earth to Heaven, conceived during a time of deep personal loss. Shaped by Bevan’s experience of grieving her father, the recital explores the mystery of death and the solace music can offer. Featuring works by Schubert, Fauré, Mahler, Jeanne Landry, Errollyn Wallen, and Pauline Viardot amongst others, Elegy is a poignant journey through mourning and transcendence. Their previous album Voyages was shortlisted for a Gramophone Award, and the duo’s recitals across Europe have been met with widespread critical acclaim.
Elegy
£12.00
Mary Bevan – Soprano
Joseph Middleton – Piano
Release date: 3rd October 2025
Catalogue number: SIGCD939
Barcode: 635212093924
[1] 2 Mélodies hébraïques, M. A22: No. 1, Kaddisch Kaddisch – Maurice Ravel
[2] 7 Mélodies, Op. 2: No. 6, Hébé Chanson Grècque Dans Le Mode Phrygien – Ernest Chausson
[3] Nachtstück, D. 672 – Franz Schubert
[4] Auflösung, D. 807 – Franz Schubert
[5] Die Junge Nonne, Op. 828 – Franz Schubert
[6] An Evening Hymn on a Ground, Z. 193 – Henry Purcell
[7] Come to Me in My Dreams, H. 71 – Frank Bridge
[8] Trois Mélodies, Op. 7: No. 1. Après un rêve – Gabriel Fauré
[9] Mein Stern: Die gute Nacht, die ich dir sage – Clara Schumann
[10] Vier ernste Gesänge, Op. 121, No. 3: Tod, wie bitter bist du – Johannes Brahms
[11] Peace on Earth – Errolyn Wallen
[12] Sechs Gedichte und Requiem, Op. 90. No. 7: Requiem – Robert Schumann
[13] Amour comme un oiseau captif: VIII. Mort quand tu me viendras prendre – Jeanne Landry
[14] 2 Songs, Op. 4: No 1, La Chanson du pêcheur – Pauline Viardot
[15] Four Last Songs: III. Tired – Ralph Vaughan Williams
[16] Sechs Lieder, Op. 48: II. Dereinst, Gedanke mein – Edvard Grieg
[17] Hermit Songs, Op. 29: No. 10, The Desire for Hermitage – Samuel Barber
[18] Rückert-Lieder: No. 3, “Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen” – Gustav Mahler
[19] 4 Lieder, Op. 27, TrV 170: No. 4, Morgen! – Johann Strauss