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Holy Sonnets of John Donne

Autumn 2020

Benjamin Britten

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Autumn 2020

Bernadette Iglich sets Britten’s eloquent, searing response to what he saw at the concentration camp at Belsen at the end of the war in The Holy Sonnets of John Donne. Donne’s sonnets ravish and twist, and call out for love and understanding. They are sung by tenor Richard Dowling.

  • 4 Stars

    impressive and moving

    Telegraph

  • 4 Stars

    practical and imaginative

    Guardian

  • 4 Stars

    deeply rewarding and highly recommended

    Telegraph

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