Noel Coward – the Master
No one who came to our Flanders and Swann evenings will be surprised to hear that William Godfree (aka Donald Swann) also 'does a fine Noel Coward'.
For Coward enthusiasts, I need say no more. But for those of you for whom he is only a name, do any of these songs ring a bell? If so please come an join us as William will be singing all of them and many more while telling us something about Coward's star spangled life.
- Mad Dogs and Engishmen go out in the midday sun
- Don't put your daughter on the stage, Mrs Worthington
- Mad about the boy
- I'll see you again
- Someday I'll find you
- I've been to a marvellous party
SUPPER:
The concert will be followed by a suitably mid century buffet and wine.
TICKET 'PRICE':
Because we are not a public venue we cannot 'sell' tickets. Instead we ask you to make a donation - suggested minimum £35 per ticket.
£5 from each ticket will go to the Camden Music Trust. The Trust supports music in Camden schools with particular emphasis on children who might not otherwise have access to instruments or music lessons.
The remaining £30 enables us to pay our musicians a reasonable fee with any surplus going towards the cost of supper and wine.
ABOUT WILLIAM:
William Godfree was born in London in 1954. He studied piano and composition at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and for many years combined a career in teaching with a busy schedule of composition, conducting and performing. In 2009 he left the teaching profession to devote more time to his music.
Amongst his compositions are several suites for school orchestra, song-cycles, stage-musicals, and chamber works.
For some years he played with the jazz band Add Hock and for many years he also performed Flanders and Swann evenings with Hampshire MP Michael Mates.
For more see William's website.