My Father Cannot Speak

Composed by Ben Parry, from a story conceived and written by Garth Bardsley, this new work explores themes of truth, loss, family legacy, and the fragile threads that bind us together. 

Jazz, classical and musical-theatre influences combine in the first half of the evening, with Sarah Connolly singing Ben Parry’s and Garth Bardsley’s Songs for Girls of a Certain Age.

MFCS Ensemble
Dame Sarah Connolly mezzo-soprano
Roderick Williams OBE baritone
Malcolm Martineau piano
Ben Parry conductor, composer
Garth Bardsley director, librettist