Name: Claire Booth soprano; Jâms Coleman piano
Start: 2024-11-29T13:00:00
Location: Wigmore Hall

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Claire Booth

Jâms Coleman

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Arthur Jussen and Lucas Jussen piano duo

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Bonis and Brahms

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Annie Jacobs-Perkins cello; Dina Ivanova piano

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Claire Booth soprano; Jâms Coleman piano

Two versatile artists come together for a cabaret programme, presenting the lighter side of song from various traditions.

Claire Booth soprano; Jâms Coleman piano

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