Concerts Penzance celebrate the Great American Songbook on
Saturday 9th November with Gershwin and friends: Who could ask for
anything else? Armenian soprano
Anush Hovhannisyan is joined by pianist and tenor Sam Jewison in a programme of
music by George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Ivor Berlin, Frederick Loewe and Duke
Ellington, bringing Broadway and Hollywood to the centre of Penzance.
Armenian
soprano Anush Hovhannisyan performed in Penzance last year and the audience
were simply blown away – her stage presence was so powerful the audience were
captivated before she had even sung a note, and when she did sing the audience
begged for more! Finalist in the Cardiff
Singer of the World competition in 2017, Anush takes a break from her busy
leading-role touring with Welsh National Opera to visit Penzance again. She is joined by multi-talented tenor,
pianist and conductor Sam Jewison, whose popular performances of multi-genre
repertoire are regularly enjoyed in London venues such as Camden’s famous Jazz
Café, Crazy Coqs, Piccadilly, Grand Caffé Concerto in Shepherds Bush and many
other venues across Britain and Italy. Together they create a truly inspirational team.
“Anush
Hovhannisyan sweeps all before her with her bright, lyric soprano and tall,
handsome figure. ...this was a “star is born” moment”
The
Sunday Times
Expect a
captivating evening of pure musical delight and indulgence, with great American
standards including The man I love, Oh
lady be good, I could have danced all night, I’ve got you under my skin and
many more.
Starting at 7pm
at St. Mary’s Church, Chapel Street, Penzance, the concert features two amazing voices and the warming tone of the fine
Steinway piano on loan from Hall for Cornwall.
