Strictly Songtime

Written to mark the centenary of Carnegie Hall, NY, "December Songs" is a lament to the cruel, barren landscape which is the end of a relationship.  Maury Yeston's
contemporary music theatre song cycle inspired by Schubert's classical "Winterreise" expresses the whole gamut of emotions inherent in such a loss, from frenetic obsession to relief, from despair to longing.

"Anne Diack's clear soprano voice reaches for the rafters in these songs and she's
beautifully accompanied by pianist Robin McCleish, whose fingers ripple over the
keys like the water Diack sings of in 'By the River'. The loose story adds another
layer to this performance. While the lyrics tell the story, it's the sound
momentarily catching in Diack's throat on a note that conveys the pain of heartbreak so poignantly."   Three Weeks Review August 2008.

(Music and lyrics by Maury Yeston. [composer of Broadway shows NINE, TITANIC AND
GRAND HOTEL] Produced by Strictly Songtime in arrangement with Abrams Artists
Agency.)

Event: 'December Songs' ; Anne Diack (Soprano), Robin McCleish (piano)

Venue: Annexe Studio, Carnegie Hall, East Port, Dunfermline

Date: Saturday 29th November. 8:00pm (Doors open 7:30pm)

Tickets: £10.00