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Monday Lunchtime
Song Recital
5th October 2026
at 1.00pm
A Voice and Piano Recital
Music Performed by
Ian Collins with guest
Sarah Lakshman
Accompanied by
Brian Steer
PROGRAMME
Ian sings:
Oh what a beautiful morning Richard Rodgers 1902 - 1979
Some enchanted evening Richard Rodgers
Almost like being in love (duet with Sarah) Richard Rodgers
Sarah sings:
A Hymn to the Virgin Edmund Rubbra 1901 – 1986
Rune of Hospitality Edmund Rubbra
Jesukin Edmund Rubbra
Carol introduces Ian singing
The Songs of Travel song cycle (9 songs) Ralph Vaughan Williams 1972 – 1958
Sarah sings:
O mio babbino caro Giacomo Puccini 1858 – 1924
(from the opera Gianni Schicchi)
And finally...
Ian sings:
Two songs by Michael Flanders and Donald Swann... to be announced
Ian Collins
Ian divides his musical commitments between Eastbourne and London. He is well known to local audiences and is currently a member of the popular Renaissance Singers and is also a member of the London Bach Choir. As a recitalist he has developed a keen interest in English song.
Brian Steer
Brian has been Assistant Organist at St. John’s, Meads since 1980, taking over as Organist in 2008 on the retirement of John Slater.
His enthusiasm for organs knows no bounds and he has toured most European countries playing historic instruments, and further afield has got his hands on American and Australian organs.
As a pianist he is one half of the Gemini Piano Duo, is the keyboard player in Trio Amici and accompanies local instrumental and v
ocal soloists and choral societies. He is also a member of the Renaissance Singers.
