ELEGY
Joseph Middleton (piano), Mary Bevan (soprano)
Awards:
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Gramophone Magazine, Awards Issue 2025, Editor's Choice
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2025
Bevan is at her most persuasive in the lesser-known songs she chooses. She and Middleton excel in Ralph Vaughan Williams' late song "Tired' and it would be impossible to imagine a more satisfying...
ELEGY
Joseph Middleton (piano), Mary Bevan (soprano)
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Awards:
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Gramophone Magazine, Awards Issue 2025, Editor's Choice
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2025
Bevan is at her most persuasive in the lesser-known songs she chooses. She and Middleton excel in Ralph Vaughan Williams' late song "Tired' and it would be impossible to imagine a more satisfying...
About
Mary Bevan and Joseph Middleton’s new album Elegy grew out of their recital programme From Earth to Heaven, conceived during a time of deep personal loss. Shaped by Bevan’s experience of grieving her father, the recital explores the mystery of death and the solace music can offer. Featuring works by Schubert, Fauré, Mahler, Jeanne Landry, Errollyn Wallen, and Pauline Viardot amongst others, Elegy is a poignant journey through mourning and transcendence. Their previous album Voyages was shortlisted for a Gramophone Award, and the duo’s recitals across Europe have been met with widespread critical acclaim.
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Awards and reviews
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Gramophone MagazineAwards Issue 2025Editor's Choice
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Presto Recordings of the YearFinalist 2025
Christmas 2025
Bevan is at her most persuasive in the lesser-known songs she chooses. She and Middleton excel in Ralph Vaughan Williams' late song "Tired' and it would be impossible to imagine a more satisfying version of Frank Bridge's almost bluesy "Come to me in my dreams'. Those who have passed and the past itself are well remembered in such a song.
Awards Issue 2025
he overriding impression is one of contained, understated sincerity...It's well nigh faultless, the whole thing, and the most moving recital I've heard for some time.
1st October 2025
Four characteristics, almost all excellent, mark Bevan’s singing. She phrases and colours words with exceptional sensitivity. She especially shines singing in French. High notes are conquered firmly and easily; Bevan’s voice, above everything, is robust. My only request is for more audible consonants, though even when a word’s outline is blurred the feeling behind it is never obscure.