“Singers are storytellers, but rarely do we get the opportunity to help create the stories we are telling.” And so, soprano and librettist Roberta Gumbel introduces us to Susan Kander’s new chamber opera DWB (*driving while black*). The opera premieres on November 17 at the Lawrence Arts Center in Lawrence, Kansas. Scored for soprano, cello, […]
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Moravec: A New Country
On August 19, Paul Moravec’s new vocal chamber work A New Country premieres at the Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival, featuring soloist Jennifer Johnson Cano. Commissioned by the festival to celebrate its 35th anniversary theme, “Destination America,” the five-movement piece is scored for mezzo-soprano, flute, violin, viola, cello, and piano. The work showcases notable texts by […]
Frazelle: Music Carolina SummerFest 2018
“I cannot tell you how excited I am to have the opportunity to share the stage with Kenneth Frazelle this summer! We’re pouring our hearts and souls into [Appalachian Songbook].” — Jodi Burns, soprano And so, Jodi Burns joins composer/pianist Kenneth Frazelle on August 1, as part of Music Carolina’s SummerFest 2018 at the Salem […]
Frazelle: APPALACHIAN SONGBOOK; SONGS IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR; WILDFLOWERS; LULLABIES AND BIRDSONGS (Excerpts)
Concert: Frazelle: APPALACHIAN SONGBOOK; SONGS IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR; WILDFLOWERS; LULLABIES AND BIRDSONGS (Excerpts) Start Time: 00:00:00 Date: 2018-07-22 End Time: 2018-07-22 Location: Jodi Burns, soprano; Kenneth Frazelle, piano Link: https://blowingrockartmuseumorg.presencehost.net/see-do/programs-events/concerts.html/event/2018/07/22/summer-concert-series-ken-frazelle-and-jodi-burns/199408 Concert Information: Blowing Rock Art & History Museum Blowing Rock, NC
Frazelle: APPLACHIAN SONGBOOK; SONGS IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR; WILDFLOWERS; LULLABIES AND BIRDSONGS (EXCERPTS)
Concert: Frazelle: APPLACHIAN SONGBOOK; SONGS IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR; WILDFLOWERS; LULLABIES AND BIRDSONGS (EXCERPTS) Start Time: 00:00:00 Date: 2018-08-01 End Time: 00:00:00 Location: Jodi Burns, soprano; Kenneth Frazelle, piano Link: https://musiccarolina.org/summerfest-2018/ Concert Information: Shirley Recital Hall, Salem College Fine Arts Center Winston-Salem, NC
Frazelle: APPALACHIAN SONGBOOK, WILDFLOWERS
Concert: Frazelle: APPALACHIAN SONGBOOK, WILDFLOWERS Start Time: 00:00:00 Date: 2018-02-25 End Time: 00:00:00 Location: Brian Thorsett, tenor; John Churchwell, piano Link: http://nvcm.org/season/ Concert Information: Noe Valley Chamber Music Series San Francisco, CA
Frazelle: APPALACHIAN SONGBOOK, WILDFLOWERS
Concert: Frazelle: APPALACHIAN SONGBOOK, WILDFLOWERS Start Time: 00:00:00 Date: 2018-02-22 End Time: 00:00:00 Location: Jacqueline Culpepper, soprano; Philip Bush, piano Link: http://leeuniversity.edu/LeeEvents.aspx?day=02%2F22%2F2018 Concert Information: Squires Recital Hall, Lee University Chattanooga, TN
Moravec: “The Coming of Wisdom With Time,” from “VITA BREVIS
Concert: Moravec: “The Coming of Wisdom With Time,” from “VITA BREVIS Start Time: 00:00:00 Date: 2017-11-19 End Time: 00:00:00 Location: Jennifer Aylmer, soprano; Kathleen Supuve, piano Link: http://artsat.tenri.org/ Concert Information: Tenri Cultural Institute New York, NY
Sierra: DECIMAS
Concert: Sierra: DECIMAS Start Time: 00:00:00 Date: 2017-09-25 End Time: 00:00:00 Location: Paloma Friedhoff, soprano; Leyre Lisarri, piano Link: http://www.centrobotin.org/en/actividad/classical-music-paloma-friedhoff-soprano-leyre-lisarri-piano/ Concert Information: Centro Botín Santander, Spain
Lee: Tehillim World Premiere
On February 11, soprano Marquita Lister joins pianist Marvin Mills for the world premiere of James Lee III’s new song cycle Tehillim. The performance takes place in Irvine, CA, and is a highlight of the 20th anniversary of the African American Art Song Alliance Conference. Lee shares some thoughts about Tehillim. “‘When Marquita Lister […]