About this Event
Newnham is excited to announce a new programme of music events at College; launching with a gala performance in the grand surroundings of Clough Hall on 22 October 2026, given by internationally acclaimed soprano and renowned pianist .
The Autumn Leaves concert programme will include Strauss Four Last Songs, Dvorak Gypsy Songs and music setting of Autumnal texts by Felix & Fanny Mendelssohn, as well as works by Chaminade, Fauré and Madeleine Dring.
The evening will be the start of a recital series which will turn all corners of the College into concert spaces, to surprise audiences and to showcase exciting performers - more details below.
With grateful thanks to Sarah Wilson (NC 1984) and husband Gary Powell for their generous support of this exciting new programme.
Evening Programme:
Pre drinks: 6.30pm in Lucia Windsor Room
Performance starts: 7.30pm in Clough Hall
Interval: 8.10pm in Lucia Windsor Room
Performance resumes: 8.30pm
Performance ends: 9.15pm
Ticket to includes a pre and interval drink.
Event venue & nearby stays
Newnham College, University of Cambridge, Sidgwick Avenue, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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