Flora and Fauna
Featuring Benjamin Britten’s Five Flower Songs, Op. 47 & Gerald Finzi’s 7 Poems of Robert Bridges, Op. 17

Saturday, March 7 at 4:00PM
The Church of the Holy Trinity, Rittenhouse
1904 Walnut Street
​Philadelphia, PA 19103

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Program

Benjamin Britten Five Flower Songs, Op. 47
Gerald Finzi 7 Poems of Robert Bridges, Op. 17

Artists

Donald Meineke, Conductor
Choral Arts Philadelphia

Venue

Church of the Holy Trinity Rittenhouse
1904 Walnut Street
​Philadelphia, PA 19103

Experience the Philadelphia Horticultural Society's Flower Show then come see this incredible concert featuring english songs about spring and flowers! The perfect pairing!

​With Flora and Fauna: Songs of Springtime, Choral Arts Philadelphia celebrates the renewal and beauty of the natural world through two beloved 20th-century choral song cycles. Benjamin Britten’s Five Flower Songs, Op. 47 bursts with wit, color, and vivid imagery, capturing nature in all its charm and complexity. Gerald Finzi’s Seven Poems of Robert Bridges, Op. 17 offers a more reflective counterpart, setting lyrical texts that meditate on time, growth, and the quiet transformations of the seasons.

Together, these works invite listeners into a world where poetry and music intertwine, evoking the freshness of spring and the enduring human connection to nature. From playful blossoms to contemplative landscapes, this program offers an intimate and uplifting exploration of renewal, life, and the turning of the year.

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