Mezzo-Soprano Stephanie Blythe and Members of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
Herbst Theatre at the San Francisco War Memorial Building (401 Van Ness Ave San Francisco, CA 94102)
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The last date listed for Mezzo-Soprano Stephanie Blythe and Members of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center was Thursday April 23, 2009 / 8:00pm.
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Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra Plays Schumann's Cello Concerto
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British violoncello soloist Steven Isserlis and the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, under the baton of conductor Nicholas McGegan, perform a trio of 19th-century works by that era's leading composers, highlighted by Robert Schumann's 1850 Cello Concerto. An award-winning cellist and educator, Isserlis is a noted expert on Schumann, and recently released a full disc featuring his works. Felix Mendelssohn's evocative overture from The Fair Melusine, based on a Goethe story, opens the program, while Brahms' Serenade No. 2 provides the stirring finale. The Philharmonia is now in its 31st season of entertaining Northern California audiences, and offers a discussion with Scott Foglesong prior to each performance. Learn More
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We'd love to give 5 stars. Wonderful musicians, a carefully chosen program, and one of the best opera singers of our time, in a fairly intimate space. In addition, Ms. Blythe and Mr. Smith talked about the premiered work before the concert began.Written on Apr 24 2009
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Stephanie was fantastic. This was my first chamber music event, so I was not sure what to expect. I was extremely impressed and will attend these types of events in the future. Additionally, the members of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center added to the experience, and we enjoyed a lovely evening of music.Written on Apr 24 2009
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More Information About Mezzo-Soprano Stephanie Blythe and Members of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
Website
http://performances.org/performances/0809/Blythe.html
Quotes & Highlights
- “Right now, Blythe may be the finest singer in the world.” --Newsday
Description
<p>Alan Smith: Vignettes: Covered Wagon Woman (Bay Area Premiere)
John Antes: Trio in D minor for Strings, Op. 3, No. 2
George Gershwin: Lullaby for String Quartet
Amy Beach: Piano Quintet in F-sharp minor, Op. 67</p>
<p>Stephanie Blythe, mezzo-soprano</p>
<p>Warren Jones, piano
Ani Kavafian, violin
Anne-Marie McDermott, piano
Fred Sherry, cello
and others to be announced</p>
<p>Vibrant and versatile mezzo-soprano Stephanie Blythe joins some of the nation’s best chamber musicians for an evening of American masterworks old and new. At the forefront will be the San Francisco Performances’ co-commissioned premiere of Vignettes: Covered Wagon Woman, based on the journals of 19th century pioneer Margaret Frink. Blythe says, “Alan’s ability to marry the voice and the text is palpable, and I am thrilled to give people an opportunity to experience this work.”</p>
<p>Stephanie Blythe has enjoyed a career that embraces challenges and constantly invites the music world to re-evaluate her expansive artistry. The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center embodies the quality and caliber of the art form in America, with performances, tours, recordings and the creation of bold, new music.</p>
About the Ticket Supplier: San Francisco Performances
Founded in 1979, San Francisco Performances is the Bay Area's leading independent presenter of chamber music, vocal and instrumental recitals, jazz and contemporary dance. Under the artistic direction of its founder, Ruth Felt, the organization presents internationally acclaimed and emerging performing artists, introduces innovative programs, and builds new and diversified audiences for the arts through education and outreach activities that also strengthen the local performing arts community.
SFP is also committed to presenting artistically important programs that influence the development of the arts. This includes commissioning new works, offering programs featuring 20th and 21st century compositions and premieres, and presenting important American and international contemporary dance companies.
SFP is also committed to presenting artistically important programs that influence the development of the arts. This includes commissioning new works, offering programs featuring 20th and 21st century compositions and premieres, and presenting important American and international contemporary dance companies.