Women of Science & Music: 30 celebrations - Episode 23: Flowers of Spring

www.electricvoicetheatre.co.uk/Eliza Flower (1803-1846)This is a birthday celebration podcast for this unsung composer who was born on April 19th, 1803. Its a snippet of a much longer conversation between our ELECTRIC VOICE THEATRE artistic director, Frances M Lynch and music historian, Oskar Jensen – NUAcT Fellow in Music at Newcastle University and BBC New Generation Thinker for 2022.We met in the libary at Conway Hall,Red Lion Square, London, where we were overlooked by the beautiful images of both Eliza Flower and her sister, Sarah Flower Adams which hang in pride of place above the enormous fire place. We were also surrounded by scores and books, letter and magazines featuring Eliza Flower's music and life which the Conway Hall Ethical Society kindly gave us access to. Our discussion focused on the music we were considering using to create our Zoom Concert on April 4th 2023 - "Flowers of Spring – Politics, Power & Poverty".We hope you enjoy the little tasters of the wide range of her vocal music we've recorded for this podcast. You can hear the full works soon on our websitewww.electricvoicetheatre.co.uk/eliza-flower/The MUSIC by Eliza Flower is performed by members of the ELECTRIC VOICE THEATRE and our Virtual Choir.“Now Pray We for our Country” Words by A. Cleveland CoxeSongs of the Months:March “Wind & Clouds” Words by Sarah Flower AdamsFebruary "St Valentine's Day" Words by Charles PembertonSongs of the Seasons: “Spring”Free Trade Songs of the Seasons: Words by Sarah Flower Adams“Spring – The Descent of the Lark”“Winter – Promise”“The Gathering of the Unions – March & Song” Words by Harriet Martineau“The Barons Bold, On Runnymede” Words by William J. FoxHymns and Anthems“Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter” Words by Ebenezer Elliott"Nearer My God To Thee" Words by Sarah Flower Adams