Join us for an enchanting afternoon of vocal performance as Rena Maduro, a talented soprano from the Northwestern Bienen School of Music, presents her student recital. This event is scheduled for Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 2:30pm CDT, in the exquisite Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall. Under the tutelage of W. Stephen Smith, and accompanied by Charles Foster on piano, Rena will showcase her versatile vocal range through a carefully selected repertoire. The program includes Fernando J. Obradors' "Canciones Clásicas Españolas, Vol. 1," selections from Adam Guettel's "The Light in the Piazza," "Enfin, je suis ici" from Jules Massenet's "Cendrillon," Libby Larsen's "Try Me, Good King: Last Words of the Wives of Henry VIII," George Frideric Handel's "Piangerò, la sorte mia" from "Giulio Cesare," and "When I Have Sung My Songs" by Ernest Charles.

This recital is a free event, open to all who appreciate the transformative power of music. No tickets are required for attendance. For those unable to join in person, a live stream will be available, ensuring you don't miss this remarkable display of vocal artistry. The Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall, located at 70 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208, United States, offers a stunning backdrop with views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline, providing an unforgettable setting for what promises to be a memorable performance.

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Rena Maduro, soprano

Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall

Join us for an evening of contemporary music and premieres at the Bienen School of Music's Galvin Recital Hall on Friday, March 8, 2024, at 7:30pm CST. Under the baton of Ben Bolter and assistant conductor Jason Gluck, the Contemporary Music Ensemble will present a captivating program featuring the Chicago premiere of Yotam Haber's "Estro Poetico-armonico III" for mezzo-soprano and ensemble, inspired by the rich liturgical traditions of Jewish communities in Italy. Mezzo-soprano Rena Maduro will lend her voice to this piece, which intertwines historical recordings with poetry reflecting the complexities of modern life in Israel.

The evening will also spotlight Stacy Garrop's "Frammenti," a composition of five miniatures each based on musical fragments, and the world premiere of "Asphyxiation" by Bienen student composer Jonah Keoun. This performance promises to be a profound exploration of music's power to convey history, emotion, and innovation.

Tickets are priced at $8 for the general public and $5 for students with valid ID, though availability is limited. The Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall, located at 70 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL, offers an intimate setting with stunning views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline, ensuring an unforgettable experience. Don't miss this opportunity to witness groundbreaking works performed by the next generation of musical talent.

Rena Maduro

Events

May 11, 2024

Rena Maduro, soprano · Northwestern Bienen School of Music

Mar 8, 2024

Contemporary Music Ensemble · Northwestern Bienen School of Music

Future and recently performed repertoire

Singer in The Light in the Piazza by Guettel

Northwestern Bienen School of Music

Singer in Canciones Clásicas Españolas by Obradors

Northwestern Bienen School of Music

Singer in Cendrillon by Massenet

Northwestern Bienen School of Music

Singer in Try Me, Good King: Last Words of the Wives of Henry VIII by Larsen

Northwestern Bienen School of Music

Singer in Giulio Cesare by Handel

Northwestern Bienen School of Music

Singer in When I Have Sung My Songs by Charles

Northwestern Bienen School of Music

Singer in Estro Poetico-armonico III by Haber

Northwestern Bienen School of Music

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