Marshall Opera Oral History Project Concert
February 28, 7:30 pm
the cell theater
338 West 23rd St.
New York, NY
Join Us for a Grand Concert
Experience a remarkable evening featuring works by some of today’s finest composers, performed by an extraordinary group of young artists.
The Marshall Opera Oral History Project bridges generations by introducing young artists to seasoned composers, allowing them to gain a deeper understanding of their music and the cultural environment of their era.
Each young artist connects with their assigned composer through an interview, which is shared on the Marshall Opera YouTube channel. This exchange not only helps the artists learn about their composer’s journey but also provides composers a platform to tell their story.
As part of the project, the young artists prepare and perform an aria composed by their assigned composer for this program. The initiative aims to cultivate enduring relationships, ensuring that once these young performers grace global stages, they will continue to champion their composer’s work.
The concert will last approximately 90 minutes and will be presented without an intermission. The ticket price includes a wine reception following the concert where you will have an opportunity to meet with both the composers and young artists.
Seats for the previous two concerts sold out quickly, so we encourage you to purchase your tickets early to secure your spot at this special event.
Program
Naomi Lewin, Emcee
Amir Farid, Piano
“This One’s On Me” from All Shall Rise I Reykwaan Adorno, tenor
Paul Moravec, composer; Mark Campbell, libretto
“I Had Nothing” from My Friend’s Story I Brett Kendall, bass-baritone
Martin Bresnick, composer; J.D. McClatchy, libretto
“Luz’s Song” from The Whole World I Erin Ridge, soprano
Chandler Carter, composer; Diana Soloman-Glover, libretto
“It Need Not Be a Husband” from Hobson’s Choice I Madeline Coffey, mezzo-soprano
Tom Cipullo, composer and libretto; based on the play by Harold Brighouse (1915)
“Song No. 5” from New York Songs I Emily Hughes, soprano
David Chesky, composer
“They Park the Car by the Marina” from The Golden Gate I Hlati Lwazi, tenor
Conrad Cummings, composer; libretto from the novel-in-verse by Vkram Seth,
adapted by the composer
“But what if you had been intended for me?” from Henry’s Wife I Alina Tamborini, soprano
Randall Eng, composer; Alexis Berner, libretto
“On the Beach at Night” I Laura Andreini, soprano
Eric Salzman, composer; poem by Walt Whitman, adapted by the composer
“The Moon Aria” from Artemisia I Lucy Fitz Gibbon, soprano
Laura Schwendinger, composer I Ginger Strand, libretto
“Precious Skies” for soprano & orchestra, arranged for piano I Alison Saporta, soprano
Shirley J. Thompson, composer and libretto
“The Seductive aria of Moeten” from Mariken in the Garden of Delights I Daniel Kamalic, tenor
Calliope Tsoupaki, composer; Karim Ameur, Serge van Veggel, libretto
“Letter to the Judge” from The Trial of Anna I Tess Klibanoff, mezzo-soprano
Benjamin Yarmolinsky, composer and librettist
Words adapted from the trial transcript of The State of NJ vs. Marjorie Anna Stubblefield
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Reception to Follow
