7 p.m. Central Time
TRANSCENDING THE NIGHT
SATURDAY,
FEBRUARY 27
When the world is in crisis, humanity turns to music for hope, patience, and serenity. Spanning art song, jazz, spirituals, and opera, this intimate program showcases works that have helped the artists weather the storm of the last year as they dream of a brighter tomorrow. Seek comfort in the familiarity of Richard Strauss, Claude Debussy, and Duke Ellington, and open your imagination to works by composers such as Margaret Bonds, Undine Smith Moore, and Damien Sneed.
‘Transcending the Night’ was curated by LAMF Artistic Advisor Paul Hopper, Associate Artistic Administrator of the Metropolitan Opera.
LAMFcast: The Future of Opera
Saturday, February 20
10 a.m. Central
The public perception of opera has remained unchanged for a century – horned helmets, indulgent divas, and audiences decked in pearls and tuxedos. However, a new generation of singing actors, composers, and administrators is working to make this artform relevant in the present day. Paul Hopper, associate artistic administrator of the Metropolitan Opera and LAMF artistic advisor, joins artistic director John Taylor Ward in a discussion of his own career as an industry leader and where he thinks the future of opera lies.
Coffee Q&A
Saturday, February 27
10 a.m. Central
Join LAMF artists and artistic leadership for an informal discussion of the repertoire you will hear, and the unique voices that will bring them to life. Grab a cup of coffee, and get an intimate view of our artists and their work.
Click below to join via Zoom, or head on over to the LAMF page and catch the conversation via Facebook live. Either way you’ll be able to submit questions and comments for a fun, participatory morning.
FEATURED ARTISTS
Paul Hopper
CuratorPaul Hopper serves as Associate Artistic Administrator at The Metropolitan Opera where he oversees the casting of supporting roles...
Brandie Sutton
SopranoHailed by The New York times for her "warm, ample voice" and "distinctive earthy coloring," and by Opera News for her "sumptuos, m...
Justin Austin
BaritonePraised in Opera News as “a gentle actor and elegant musician” and The Wall Street Journal for his "mellifluous baritone", J...
Eric Sedgwick
PianoEric Sedgwick has performed with many of music’s top talents including Leona Mitchell, Sanford Sylvan and Marni Nixon, Broadway ...
This engagement is supported in part by
Hunt Utilities and Happy Dancing Turtle.
Executive Producers: Rich and Marit Reese; James Harbo; and Roger and Donn Beaubien
Associate Producers: Dr. Arthur and JoAnn Weaver
Our Producers help cover the unique costs of bringing our music online. To learn more about becoming a Producer please contact Melissa Kaufenberg: melissa@lakesareamusic.org
