The Spanish Connection, with song cycles and music for piano by Alberto Ginastera and by Ray Luedeke with mezzo Anna Tonna, tenor José Heredia, and pianist Amber Scherer.

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The Spanish Connection - Music of the Americas

Hudson View Gardens

National Opera Center

Tenri Cultural Institute

**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.

Amber Scherer

Events

Past events

Mar 15 - May 17, 2026

The Spanish Connection - Music of the Americas · Voice Afire Opera-Cabaret

Mar 17, 2024

Schwab Vocal Rising Stars · Caramoor

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