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David Krakauer and Kathleen Tagg present a passionate, eclectic and highly personal musical journey called “Breath & Hammer”. Their program offerings range from completely acoustic programs, to programs with loops and samples to large-scale projects with live visual projections, visual design and surround-sound.

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Krakauer and Tagg: Breath and Hammer

Baruch College

Join us for an enchanting evening of vocal performance as Emma Rothfield, a talented soprano from the Northwestern Bienen School of Music, presents her recital. This event is part of her Master of Music degree requirements, under the guidance of esteemed faculty member W. Stephen Smith. Accompanying Emma on the piano will be Charles Foster, enhancing the evening with their collaborative artistry.

The recital is scheduled for Friday, June 7, 2024, at 6:00pm CDT, in the Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall. This venue, known for its breathtaking views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline, promises an unforgettable backdrop for the performance. The hall's acoustics, enhanced by its unique architectural design, will ensure that every note is heard in pristine clarity.

Emma's program includes a diverse selection of works, showcasing her versatile vocal range and emotional depth. The audience will be treated to Hector Berlioz's "La mort de Cléopâtre," a dramatic exploration of Cleopatra's final moments. Contemporary flair will be added with Kathleen Tagg's "This Be Her Verse," and the duet from Giacomo Puccini's "La bohème" will bring a touch of classic opera romance. For a lighter note, Mel Brooks' "I’m Tired" from "Blazing Saddles" will provide a humorous twist.

Admission to this event is free, and tickets are not required. For those unable to attend in person, a live stream will be available, ensuring that no one misses out on this captivating performance.

Don't miss this opportunity to support emerging talent and experience the power of live vocal performance in one of the most beautiful recital halls in the country.

Emma Rothfield, soprano

Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall

“David Krakauer is such an overwhelmingly expressive clarinetist who moves so seamlessly between different genres that for a minute you’d almost think that there’s no appreciable difference between jazz, klezmer and formal classical music" (The Wall Street Journal). Widely considered one of the greatest clarinetists on the planet with his own unique sound and approach, Grammy nominee David Krakauer has been praised internationally as a key innovator in modern klezmer as well as a major voice in classical music.

David Krakauer, clarinet with Kathleen Tagg, piano

Kaufman Music Center

This acoustic program lives at the intersection of world music and improvisation. BREATH & HAMMER UNPLUGGED is a unique opportunity to see the pair’s unorthodox playing styles unplugged at close quarters.

Kathleen Tagg

Composer, Pianist

Events

Past events

Nov 13, 2024

Krakauer and Tagg: Breath and Hammer · Baruch Performing Arts Center

Jun 7, 2024

Emma Rothfield, soprano · Northwestern Bienen School of Music

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