Nash Ensemble/Watkins – review

Wigmore Hall, LondonThe vein of mysticism running through much 20th-century English music made its presence felt in the latest instalment of the Nash Ensemble's series, Dreamers of Dreams. Vaughan Williams's Five Mystical Songs – settings of the metaphysical poetry of George Herbert – wear their allegiance in their title. The spiritual eloquence with which the composer matched the texts shone out in Roderick Williams's inspired and inspiring singing. Consistently holding on to the centre gro...

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