Strand International Song Series - Njabulo Afrika Madlala

International opera stars return for an exciting second season of London's newest classical song series held in the intimate space of "The Jewel in the Strand",  St Mary le Strand. These six recitals, curated by soprano Susan Parkes, will cover a broad spectrum of composers and feature some of the most talented singers and accompanying artists performing today. For full details of the series see www.siss.org.uk Featuring Njabulo Afrika Madlala (Baritone) Will Vann (Piano) Programme Heimliche Aufforderung - Richard Strauss Morgen! - Richard Strauss Liebesbotschaft - Franz Schubert Wandrers Nachtlied II D768 - Franz Schubert Thula Gugu Lami - Trad Du Bist Wie Eine Blume - Robert Schumann Thula S'thandwa Sami - Trad Go Lovely Rose - Roger Quilter O Mistress Mine - Roger Quilter Linden Lea - Ralph Vaughan Williams Let Beauty Awake - Ralph Vaughan Williams Deep River - Trad. Njabulo Madlala was born in Durban, South Africa. He trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and went on to study with Dennis O’Neill at Cardiff International Academy of Voice. He has been a Britten–Pears Young Artist, a Samling Artist and a young artist at the Ravinia International Festival. William Vann A multiple-prize winning and critically acclaimed choral, orchestral and opera conductor and song accompanist, is equally at home on the podium or at the piano and is particularly renowned for his revival performances and recordings of lost and lesser-known works of vocal and choral music by British composers.