Trio Farben Celebrate Vaughan Williams with a Live Lunchtime Concert in Manchester
Tuesday 12th August, 2025
1:30pm - 3:00pm
Looking for a world-class, live classical music event in Manchester this August? Step into the awe-inspiring surroundings of The Monastery and experience a special lunchtime concert celebrating the legacy of composer Ralph Vaughan Williams and poet Ursula Vaughan Williams.
This beautiful heritage venue will host Trio Farben and folk singer Maddy Morris as they perform chamber works, traditional English folk songs, and a world premiere composition, Penelope – an evocative setting of Ursula Vaughan Williams’ poetry by Imogen Davey.
What’s in the Programme?
Classical favourites by Vaughan Williams, Arnold Bax and Maurice Ravel
The world premiere of Penelope – an exciting new work for voice and trio
- Elegiac Trio – Arnold Bax (10’) Four Last Songs – Ralph Vaughan Williams, arr. Trio Farben for soprano and trio (10’)
- Four Last Songs – Ralph Vaughan Williams, arr. Trio Farben for soprano and trio (10’)
- Penelope – world premiere by Imogen Davey, setting Ursula Vaughan Williams ’poem for soprano and trio (12’)
- Le Tombeau de Couperin – Maurice Ravel, arr. Skaila Kanga (12’)
Traditional English Folksongs – collected by Cecil Sharp & Ralph Vaughan Williams, arr. Trio Farben (11’):
- Dives and Lazarus
- As I Walked Out
- The Saucy Bold Robber
Who’s performing?
- Imogen Davey – flute
- Heather Brooks – harp
- Georgia Russell – viola
- Maddy Morris – soprano
Why visit?
- Relax in one of Manchester’s most peaceful heritage spaces
- Enjoy an inspiring blend of music and poetry
- Discover new works alongside familiar classics
- Perfect for classical music lovers, folk fans, and anyone seeking a reflective afternoon
Tickets
Standard – £15
Concessions – £10
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About Trio Farben
Trio Farben is an ensemble of flute, viola and harp, who have been playing together since 2019 after meeting during their studies at the Guildhall School. The trio are performing their project ‘A celebration of Ralph and Ursula Vaughan Williams’ at The Monastery this August, as part of their 2025 Summer Tour across the UK.
As a trio, they have been inspired and captivated by Ralph and Ursula Vaughan Williams’ commitment to preserving, collecting and sharing traditional British folk songs within their lifetimes. They aim to emulate the Williams' spirit by performing a programme to champion their art, the folk music that they sought to preserve, the music of their contemporaries and new music that they have inspired.
Trio Farben are delighted to have been granted funding from the Vaughan Williams Foundation towards their project.
Learn More
Visit Trio Farben’s website or follow them on Instagram @triofarben for more about their work.
Enquiries to: Imogen Davey |
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