Radio 3

As part of Wigmore Hall's 125th Anniversary, vocalist Elaine Mitchener and lutenist Elizabeth Kenny make their duo debut presenting a lunchtime concert journey through the lyrical poetry of songwriters and composers over the centuries. The programme will include works by John Dowland, Bob Marley, Joni Mitchell, and two Robert Johnsons: the Tudor composer and the blues maestro. Recorded at Wigmore Hall earlier today and presented by Sara Mohr-Pietsch. Angeline Morrison: The Black’s Lamentation Joni Mitchell: Don’t interrupt the sorrow Johnson: As I walked Forth Robert Johnson: Love in Vain Joan Armatrading: Love & Affection Purcell: O Solitude Ellington: In My solitude Mark E Smith: Joker Hysterical Face Dankworth: Sonnet 18 Dowland: In Darkness Let Me dwell Bob Dylan: It’s Alright Ma Marley: Redemption Song Elaine Mitchener (vocalist) Elizabeth Kenny (lute) To listen on most smart speakers, just say "ask BBC Sounds to play Radio 3 in Concert".