In Ricky Ian Gordon’s “Orpheus and Euridice,” the timeless myth is re-imagined through lush melodies and poignant lyrics. Euridice is a soprano, Orpheus a clarinetist, and together they weave together an intimate reflection on love, loss, and the power of music. Featuring soprano Kelly Ann Bixby as Euridice, this innovative performance blurs the traditional lines of theater, opera, and song.

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Orpheus & Euridice

Acadiana Center for the Arts

A house is more than four walls and a roof — it is a keeper of memories and a witness to legacy. The Walker family has lived in the same Harlem brownstone since the 1920s, and they have fought hard to keep what they have. When Zoe returns home after many years away, she asks her mother Ida and her brother Lindon to let her renovate the dilapidated building. But Ida and Lindon cannot let go of the past. The house is their whole world, and every room is full of ghostly voices and painful memories. As hidden truths about the family’s legacy come to light, Zoe begins to realize that the secrets harbored within these walls are deeper and more profound than she ever dared to imagine.

This House

Webster University

This recital is given in partial fulfillment of the degree Master of Music. Angela Lee is a student of Robin Rice.

Angela Lee, Soprano

Alice Pratt Brown Hall

Morgan Wolfe, voice - Second Year Master's Recital

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Join us for an enchanting afternoon of vocal music as Megan Fleischmann, a talented soprano from the Northwestern Bienen School of Music, presents her Master of Music recital. This special performance will take place on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at 12:00pm CDT in the Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall, a venue renowned for its stunning acoustics and breathtaking views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline.

Under the guidance of her instructor, Karen Brunssen, Megan will showcase her vocal prowess through a diverse repertoire. Accompanied by Jason Carlson on piano, the program will feature a selection of pieces that span various styles and emotions. Highlights include "Glamorous Life" from Stephen Sondheim's *A Little Night Music*, selections from Liza Lehmann's *The Daisy-Chain*, and pieces from Ricky Ian Gordon's *A Horse with Wings*. The recital will also feature "Stars and Moon" from Jason Robert Brown's *Songs for a New World*, Benjamin Britten's *On This Island, Op. 11*, and selected songs by Florence Price.

This event is free and open to the public, with no tickets required. For those unable to attend in person, a live stream will be available, ensuring that no one misses out on this showcase of emerging talent. Don't miss this opportunity to support a rising star in the world of opera and vocal performance at one of the most prestigious music schools in the country.

Location: Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall, 70 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208, United States.

Megan Fleischmann, soprano

Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall

An all-star cast from opera and Broadway comes together to present the New York premiere of Ricky Ian Gordon and Michael Korie’s beautiful setting of Nobel Prize winner John Steinbeck’s epic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, The Grapes of Wrath.

The Grapes of Wrath

Carnegie Hall

8 dramas in 90 minutes - Mannes' first annual celebration of short opera is a theatrical sampler of incredible composers and librettists, new and old. With the longest opera at 15 minutes, and showcasing the talents of our incredible singers, Mannes Opera launches FLASHPOINTS this spring as an annual festival, celebrating short bites from a selection of stellar composers.

Flashpoints~the Mannes festival of short operas

Arnhold Hall

Student Recital: Abigail Cunningham

Carnegie Mellon University

Celebrated American soprano Karen Slack’s dynamic opera and recital performances combined with her passionate advocacy for racial justice and women composers make her a sought-after artist on many fronts. For her performance at Chamber Music Detroit, Slack performs Of Thee I Sing! Songs of Love and Justice, her incredibly moving program conceived during the turmoil in the summer of 2020, when the country was forced into a long-overdue racial awakening. After witnessing the murder of George Floyd on national television – as many did while confined to their homes during the onset of the pandemic – Slack felt it necessary to create a program focusing on the healing powers of justice and love. The program will include material from composers Clayton White, Undine Smith Moore, Ricky Ian Gordon, Scott Gendel, H. Leslie Adams, Jake Heggie, and Adolphus Hailstork. 

Songs of Love & Justice with Soprano Karen Slack

Oakland University

Join SFCM alumni Carolyn Bacon (MM Voice ’14) and Brian Fitzsousa (MM Composition ’16) for an evening that explores American song. With a blend of classical art song and musical theater, the program draws parallels between genres and represents how the artists’ careers have taken shape since graduation. Repertoire includes song by Composition Dept. Chair David Conte, Ned Rorem, Aaron Copland, Steven Sondheim, Adam Guettel, Carmel Dean, Kurt Weill, and others

Carolyn Bacon and Brian Fitzsousa - Alumni Recital

Bowes Center

The Senior Adieu concert is a cherished tradition at Boston Conservatory and is always filled with beauty, emotion, fun, and surprises. This eclectic evening of art song, arias, and scenes will feature senior voice performance majors and pianist Yukiko Oba. Please join us in celebrating these wonderful young artists and all they have added to our community over the last few years.

Class Recital: Senior Voice Adieu Concert

Boston Conservatory at Berklee

Aoife Schenz (B.M. '24) presents a voice recital featuring works by Robert Schumann, Manuel de Falla, and Ricky Ian Gordon.

Student Recital: Aoife Schenz, Voice 2022

Orpheus, a grieving musician, loses his beloved Euridice too soon—and is granted one impossible chance to bring her back from the underworld. Guided by music and memory, he descends into a realm of shadows with only one rule: don’t look back. Ricky Ian Gordon’s Orpheus and Euridice retells the ancient myth with lyrical intimacy and emotional clarity, blending classical voice with contemporary style. It’s a haunting meditation on love, loss, and letting go.

Ricky Ian Gordon

Events

Upcoming events

Jul 28 - Aug 1, 2026

Orpheus and Euridice · Cincinnati Opera

Past events

12 - 13 Sep, 2025

Orpheus & Euridice · Acadiana Center for the Arts

13 - 29 Jun, 2025

This House · Opera Theatre of Saint Louis

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