UBC Choral Union Graduation Recital (Peggy Hua): In Windsor Forest- Ralph Vaughan Williams

Part of Peggy Hua's Graduation Recital for completion of Masters in Choral Conducting Program in University of British Columbia. Under the supervision of Dr. Graeme Langager.
Conductor: Peggy Hua
Soprano: Paula Berry
Concert Master: Amanda Hsueh
In Windor Forest
Part I: The Conspiracy
Part II: Drinking Song - 2:38
Part III: Falstaff and the Fairies - 6:03
Paula Berry, soprano
Part IV: Wedding Chorus - 11:21
Part V: Epilogue 16:57

[@garyaizen8699]

I was in it school choir and performed this in 1972, over 50 years ago. The music is as timeless now as it was then.

[@Espiel78]

Absolutely stunning performance! Thank you for sharing this, Peggy Hua.

[@matthewcastleton2263]

Simply beautiful music. I can tell this is from Falstaff because it is talking about the story of play. I performed in Verdi's Falstaff, and it almost directly follows the story of that opera. Just in Italian of course. Also, the epilogue chorus mirrors Verdi's famous double fugue from the end of the opera (Tutto nel mondo e burla). Pretty cool I think.

[@erin8575]

Part I: The Conspiracy
Part II: Drinking Song - 2:38
Part III: Falstaff and the Fairies - 6:03
Part IV: Wedding Chorus - 11:21
Part V: Epilogue - 16:57
I found it helpful to know the time each part starts when rehearsing this for a performance. If I just wanted to go over one section, I knew where it would start.

[@peggyhua6023]

+Erin Wilson Thank you for marking out the times for each movement Erin!

[@erin8575]

+Peggy Hua You're welcome! This has been a fantastic recording to listen to while rehearsing this piece. It sounds beautiful!

[@peggyhua6023]

+Erin Wilson I am glad you enjoy this recording. :) It was an amazing experience working on this piece, savour every moment while it last!