Join us for an enchanting afternoon of vocal music as Risha Hussain, a talented soprano from the Northwestern Bienen School of Music, presents her Bachelor of Music recital. This captivating event will take place on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 2:30pm CDT in the intimate setting of the McClintock Choral and Recital Room.

Under the guidance of her mentor, Nancy Gustafson, Risha will perform a diverse program that showcases her versatile vocal range and emotional depth. The recital will feature a selection of works by composers such as Léo Delibes, Fernando Obradors, Fernando Sor, Gioachino Antonio Rossini, Giovanni Sgambati, Antonio Vivaldi, Jules Massenet, Edvard Grieg, and Franz Schubert. Highlights include the hauntingly beautiful "Sposa son disprezzata" from Vivaldi's Bazajet, the poignant "Élégie" by Massenet, and Schubert's virtuosic "Der Hirt auf dem Felsen."

Risha will be accompanied by an ensemble of talented musicians, including Miguel Rodriguez on flute, Andrew Kang on clarinet, Emily Reader on harp, Eli Oesterheld on guitar, with Olga Sklyanskaya and Rena Maduro on piano, and Felix Garkisch on violin.

This event is free and open to the public, offering a wonderful opportunity to experience the next generation of classical music talent. No tickets are required, and for those unable to attend in person, a live stream of the recital will be available.

Don't miss this opportunity to support emerging talent and enjoy an afternoon of exquisite music. The McClintock Choral and Recital Room is located at 70 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208, within the Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Center for the Musical Arts.

Risha Hussain, soprano

Ryan Center for the Musical Arts

**Schwab Vocal Rising Stars at Caramoor**

**Date:** Sunday, March 17, 2024  
**Time:** 3:00 PM  
**Location:** Music Room, Caramoor, 149 Girdle Ridge Road, Katonah, NY 10536  
**Artistic Director & Piano:** Steven Blier  
**Associate Director & Piano:** Bénédicte Jourdois  

**Overview:**  
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of vocal music as the Schwab Vocal Rising Stars present "Eros and Co." This captivating concert explores the chaos and delight of Cupid’s arrow through an exquisite selection of songs by composers such as Saint-Saëns, Granados, Cole Porter, Sam Cooke, and many others. This performance marks the culmination of a week-long mentoring program for four young singers and a pianist, handpicked by Artistic Director Steven Blier, showcasing their exceptional talent and the fruits of their intensive training at Caramoor.

**Program Highlights:**  
- Anacreon / trans. Robert Herrick: Wounded Cupid  
- Ned Rorem: Love  
- Franz Schubert: Die Liebesgötter  
- Enrique Granados: Amor y odio  
- Sam Cooke: Cupid  
- Cole Porter: They Couldn’t Compare to You  
...and more.

**Featuring Artists:**  
- Shan Hai, soprano  
- Sophia Baete, mezzo-soprano  
- Scott Rubén La Marca, tenor  
- Michael Hawk, baritone  
- Amber Scherer, piano  

**Special Offer:**  
Caramoor is delighted to offer free tickets for ages 18 & under for this event, encouraging the next generation of music lovers to experience the beauty of vocal performance. Adults must accompany children at all times.

**About the Schwab Vocal Rising Stars Program:**  
Launched in spring 2009, the Schwab Vocal Rising Stars Program is a cornerstone of Caramoor’s dedication to nurturing young talent. Focused on vocal chamber music and the art of song in recital, this program invites singers at the advanced student and beginning professional level for a week of intensive coaching, rehearsals, and workshops. The program is a tribute to the memory of Terrance W. Schwab and is supported by the Terrance W. Schwab Endowment Fund for Young Vocal Artists.

**Tickets & Information:**  
For tickets and more information, please visit [Caramoor's website](https://www.caramoor.org) or contact the Box Office at 914.232.1252, available Tuesday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Join us for an afternoon of exquisite music and support the rising stars of the vocal world at Caramoor.

Schwab Vocal Rising Stars

The Rosen House at Caramoor

Alexa Bartschat, soprano

Grammy Award-winning soprano Ana María Martínez has captivated audiences worldwide in some of opera’s most iconic and intriguing leading roles. Recent highlights include Donna Elvira in Don Giovanni at the Metropolitan Opera, the title role in Florencia en el Amazonas with Lyric Opera of Chicago, and Mimi in La Bohème in San Diego Opera’s first-ever-drive-in opera. Future performances include her portrayal of Frida Kahlo in Gabriela Lena Frank’s El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego for Los Angeles Opera. Hear the voice that Opera News says “harkens back to the golden age” as Martinez joins forces with Myra Huang, one of her generation’s top collaborative  pianists and director of the Metropolitan Opera’s Lindemann Artist Development program.

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Recital: Ana María Martínez soprano and Myra Huang piano

Aspen Meadows Resort

Students of Scott Nicholas’s Vocal/Piano Duo: Music of Spain and the Americas studio will be performing a vocal recital of select repertoire learned in class this semester.

Studio Recital: Vocal/Piano Duo—Music of Spain and the Americas

Boston Conservatory at Berklee

Curtis Institute of Music hosts a variety of departmental recitals throughout the academic year. Admission requires advance registration and is complimentary.

Voice Department

Curtis Institute of Music

Students of Sara Goldstein’s classical voice studio perform a selection of songs and arias.

Studio Recital: Sara Goldstein Classical Voice Studio 2022

**Event: Spanish Journey - Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center**

**Date & Time:** Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 7:30 pm  
**Duration:** 2 hours, including intermission  
**Venue:** Alice Tully Hall, 1941 Broadway at W 65th St, New York, NY 10023  

**Description:**  
Immerse yourself in the vibrant and passionate world of Spanish culture with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center's "Spanish Journey." This exquisite concert features an eclectic ensemble of artists, including the guitar virtuoso Jason Vieaux, who will bring to life the intoxicating sounds of the guitar, the seductive tones of the Spanish language, and the vivid style of trios. The program showcases the many colors of Spain through a selection of impassioned works that illustrate the country's rich musical heritage.

**Program Highlights:**  
- Fernando Obradors: Canciones clásicas españolas for Voice and Guitar  
- Isaac Albéniz: Mallorca for Guitar, Op. 202  
- Enrique Arbós: Tres piezas originales en estilo español for Violin, Cello, and Piano, Op. 1  
- Manuel de Falla: Siete canciones populares españolas for Voice and Piano  
- Pablo de Sarasate: Romanza andaluza from Spanish Dances for Violin and Piano, Op. 22  
- Joaquín Rodrigo: Tres canciones españolas for Voice and Guitar  
- Joaquín Turina: Trio No. 2 in B minor for Piano, Violin, and Cello, Op. 76  

**Featuring Artists:**  
- Vanessa Becerra, Soprano  
- Soyeon Kate Lee, Piano  
- Kristin Lee, Violin  
- Clive Greensmith, Cello  
- Jason Vieaux, Guitar  

Join us for an evening that celebrates the essence of Spain through its music, performed by an outstanding cast of musicians. This concert promises to be a memorable journey through the heart and soul of Spanish chamber music.

**Tickets:** Available for purchase. Choose from the available dates and secure your spot for this not-to-be-missed musical experience.

For more information and to buy tickets, visit the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center's website or contact the box office at Alice Tully Hall.

Fernando Obradors

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Upcoming events

Feb 1, 2025

Spanish Journey · Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

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May 4, 2024

Risha Hussain, soprano · Northwestern Bienen School of Music

Mar 17, 2024

Schwab Vocal Rising Stars · Caramoor

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