Summer of Song 2013
ASPS is pleased to announce our upcoming workshops and our 2013 "Summer of Song" Master Class and Recital Series. Highlights include master classes with some of the most distinguished music professionals in the world; a moving tribute concert of American Art Songs in memory of 9/11; and the highly anticipated recital of the 2012 Mary Trueman Vocal Arts Competition winner Michael Weyandt, Baritone and internationally acclaimed piano collaborator, Thomas Muraco. Also, don't forget to check back soon for information pertaining to our upcoming Francis Poulenc Music Festival! this fall!
For the full Press Release please go HERE
For the full Press Release please go HERE
Mélodies Master Workshop: Henri Duparc, Ernest Chausson, Jean Cras, and Duparc's Orchestrated Mélodies
Artists: Blair Boone and Eric Sedgwick
Overview: There will be a brief lecture by Blair Boone on Duparc, Chausson, Cras and Duparc's Orchestrated Mélodies before singers are invited to participate in an afternoon of art song singing by these composers and their contemporaries. Exceptional piano collaborator, Eric Sedgwick, will be on hand to accompany any singers wishing to perform.
Please contact Blair Boone for further details or if you wish to participate.
Date/Time: Saturday, March 23rd, 2013 from 1:00-3:30 pm
Location: Opera America, The Beverly Sills Vocal Studio, Room 711
Address: 330 7th Avenue, between 28th and 29th street, New York, NY
Overview: There will be a brief lecture by Blair Boone on Duparc, Chausson, Cras and Duparc's Orchestrated Mélodies before singers are invited to participate in an afternoon of art song singing by these composers and their contemporaries. Exceptional piano collaborator, Eric Sedgwick, will be on hand to accompany any singers wishing to perform.
Please contact Blair Boone for further details or if you wish to participate.
Date/Time: Saturday, March 23rd, 2013 from 1:00-3:30 pm
Location: Opera America, The Beverly Sills Vocal Studio, Room 711
Address: 330 7th Avenue, between 28th and 29th street, New York, NY
Lieder Workshop: Take me to your Lieder! Songs by Brahms, Mahler, Schubert, Schumann, Strauss, Wagner & Wolf - Sold Out!
Artists: Blair Boone and Eric Sedgwick
Overview: Singers are invited to participate in an afternoon of art song singing by these leaders of lieder. Exceptional piano collaborator, Eric Sedgwick, will be on hand to accompany any singers wishing to perform.
Please contact Blair Boone for further details or if you wish to participate.
Date/Time: Saturday, April 27th, 2013 from 1:00-3:30 pm
Location: Opera America, The Beverly Sills Vocal Studio, Room 711
Address: 330 7th Avenue, between 28th and 29th street, New York, NY
Overview: Singers are invited to participate in an afternoon of art song singing by these leaders of lieder. Exceptional piano collaborator, Eric Sedgwick, will be on hand to accompany any singers wishing to perform.
Please contact Blair Boone for further details or if you wish to participate.
Date/Time: Saturday, April 27th, 2013 from 1:00-3:30 pm
Location: Opera America, The Beverly Sills Vocal Studio, Room 711
Address: 330 7th Avenue, between 28th and 29th street, New York, NY
Master Class: German Lieder
Guest Artist: Thomas Muraco, The Manhattan School of Music
Overview: Singers are invited to participate in an extraordinary afternoon with one of the masters of German Lieder interpretation, Thomas Muraco. Thomas Muraco has partnered in performance with some of the worlds most renowned singers like Adele Addison, John Aler, Martina Arroyo, Arleen Augér, John Cheek, Phyllis Curtin, Mary Dunleavy, Faith Esham, Maureen Forrester, Denyce Graves, Ben Heppner, Sumi Jo, Chris Merritt, Roberta Peters, Hermann Prey, Jennie Tourel, and Benita Valente. In honor of the 200th anniversary of Wagner's birth, singers are encouraged to include a Wagner selection on their repertoire list if desired.
Please contact Blair Boone for further details or if you wish to participate.
Date: Saturday, June 22nd, 2013, 1-4:30pm
Location: Opera America, The Rehearsal Hall, Room 707
Address: 330 7th Avenue, between 28th and 29th street, New York, NY
Overview: Singers are invited to participate in an extraordinary afternoon with one of the masters of German Lieder interpretation, Thomas Muraco. Thomas Muraco has partnered in performance with some of the worlds most renowned singers like Adele Addison, John Aler, Martina Arroyo, Arleen Augér, John Cheek, Phyllis Curtin, Mary Dunleavy, Faith Esham, Maureen Forrester, Denyce Graves, Ben Heppner, Sumi Jo, Chris Merritt, Roberta Peters, Hermann Prey, Jennie Tourel, and Benita Valente. In honor of the 200th anniversary of Wagner's birth, singers are encouraged to include a Wagner selection on their repertoire list if desired.
Please contact Blair Boone for further details or if you wish to participate.
Date: Saturday, June 22nd, 2013, 1-4:30pm
Location: Opera America, The Rehearsal Hall, Room 707
Address: 330 7th Avenue, between 28th and 29th street, New York, NY
Master Class: French Mélodie
Guest Artist: Thomas Grubb, Author of Singing in French: A Manual of French Diction and French Vocal Repertoire
Overview: Singers are invited to celebrate French Independence Day (Bastille Day, July 14th) by participating in an afternoon session of exploration of French Melodie given by a leading exponent of French Song and master teacher at the Juilliard School, Thomas Grubb, whose mentor was Pierre Bernac, the noted French baritone and author of The Interpretation of French Song and of Francis Poulenc: the Man and his Songs. An illuminating and enjoyable afternoon is promised to all. In honor of the Semii-Centennial of the death of Francis Poulenc, singers are encouraged to include at least one of the composers songs on their repertoire list.
Please contact Blair Boone for further details or if you wish to participate.
Date: Saturday, July 13th, 2013, 1-4:30pm
Location: Opera America, The Rehearsal Hall, Room 707
Address: 330 7th Avenue, between 28th and 29th street, New York, NY
Overview: Singers are invited to celebrate French Independence Day (Bastille Day, July 14th) by participating in an afternoon session of exploration of French Melodie given by a leading exponent of French Song and master teacher at the Juilliard School, Thomas Grubb, whose mentor was Pierre Bernac, the noted French baritone and author of The Interpretation of French Song and of Francis Poulenc: the Man and his Songs. An illuminating and enjoyable afternoon is promised to all. In honor of the Semii-Centennial of the death of Francis Poulenc, singers are encouraged to include at least one of the composers songs on their repertoire list.
Please contact Blair Boone for further details or if you wish to participate.
Date: Saturday, July 13th, 2013, 1-4:30pm
Location: Opera America, The Rehearsal Hall, Room 707
Address: 330 7th Avenue, between 28th and 29th street, New York, NY
Master Class: 20th and 21st Century Art Song
Guest Artist: Margaret Lattimore, Grammy nominated mezzo-soprano
Overview: New music has been central to this Metropolitan Opera singer's career, and she has been honored to work with some of the most gifted composers of the 20th and 21st centuries. Singers are invited to participate in this afternoon learning from Ms. Lattimore. In honor of the 100th anniversary of birth of Benjamin Britten, singers are encouraged to present song by this famed composer on their repertoire list.
Date: Saturday, August 17th, 2013, 1-4:30pm
Location: Opera America, The Rehearsal Hall, Room 707
Address: 330 7th Avenue, between 28th and 29th street, New York, NY
Overview: New music has been central to this Metropolitan Opera singer's career, and she has been honored to work with some of the most gifted composers of the 20th and 21st centuries. Singers are invited to participate in this afternoon learning from Ms. Lattimore. In honor of the 100th anniversary of birth of Benjamin Britten, singers are encouraged to present song by this famed composer on their repertoire list.
Date: Saturday, August 17th, 2013, 1-4:30pm
Location: Opera America, The Rehearsal Hall, Room 707
Address: 330 7th Avenue, between 28th and 29th street, New York, NY
Recital: Art Song Recital
Guest Artist: Michael Weyandt (baritone) with Thomas Muraco (piano collaborator)
Overview: An evening of French, German and American Art Song with the winner of the 2012 Mary Trueman Vocal Arts Competition, Michael Weyandt (baritone) with internationally acclaimed piano collaborator, Thomas Muraco.
Date: Thursday, June 20th, 2013, 7pm
Location: Opera America, Recital Hall
Address: 330 7th Avenue, between 28th and 29th street, New York, NY
Overview: An evening of French, German and American Art Song with the winner of the 2012 Mary Trueman Vocal Arts Competition, Michael Weyandt (baritone) with internationally acclaimed piano collaborator, Thomas Muraco.
Date: Thursday, June 20th, 2013, 7pm
Location: Opera America, Recital Hall
Address: 330 7th Avenue, between 28th and 29th street, New York, NY
Recital: American Art Song Concert - Tribute to September 11th
Guest Artist: Featuring a variety of guest artists
Overview: Select singers from the Summer of Song master class series are invited to participate in an afternoon of Art Song singing by some of America's most fascinating and beloved composers in a tribute to September 11th. The audience is sure to enjoy a memorable afternoon! RSVP required: [email protected]
Date: Saturday, September 7th, 2013, 1:00pm
Location: Opera America, Recital Hall
Address: 330 7th Avenue, between 28th and 29th street, New York, NY
Overview: Select singers from the Summer of Song master class series are invited to participate in an afternoon of Art Song singing by some of America's most fascinating and beloved composers in a tribute to September 11th. The audience is sure to enjoy a memorable afternoon! RSVP required: [email protected]
Date: Saturday, September 7th, 2013, 1:00pm
Location: Opera America, Recital Hall
Address: 330 7th Avenue, between 28th and 29th street, New York, NY
Summer of Song 2013 Event Programs
