Mezzo-soprano and BBC New Generation Artist Fleur Barron—called “a knockout performer” by London’s The Times—brings “The Power and the Glory” to Weill Recital Hall in her Carnegie Hall debut. Across 150 years of music and poetry, plus several traditions, the program presents a diverse and empathetic reflection on empires and identities, exploring colonial history through works by Montsalvatge, Valcárcel, Messiaen, Lecuona, G. Mahler, Schoenberg, I. Weber, Weill/Brecht, Delage, Kamala Sankaram, Ravel, Zubaida Azezi / Edo Frenkel, and Huang Ruo, plus a US premiere by Kian Ravaei and traditional Chinese selections. Alongside pianist Kunal Lahiry, Barron has performed this powerful program at the Aix-en-Provence Festival and top venues in London, Barcelona, Berlin, and beyond.

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Fleur Barron, Mezzo-Soprano Kunal Lahiry, Piano

Carnegie Hall

Join us for an evening of profound musical expression at the Rising Artists Concert, presented by Ascent Music. This special event is scheduled for July 3, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, and will take place at the serene Chapel at Western Reserve Academy, located at 147 College St., Hudson, OH 44236.

The concert will feature an evocative program that pays homage to resilience through the power of music. Highlighting the evening is Mieczysław Weinberg's Sonata No. 5 for violin and piano, alongside Dmitri Shostakovich's epic Piano Quintet, reflecting their personal battles and triumphs against oppressive regimes. Additionally, the concert will premiere "Anne Frank" by Victoria Bond and present an original arrangement of "Wiegala" by Ilse Weber, a poignant piece penned in the Theresienstadt concentration camp.

Performances will be delivered by a distinguished ensemble of musicians, including Grigory Kalinovsky (violin), Sarah Kim (cello), Melissa Kraut (cello), Paul Laraia (viola), Alan Rafferty (cello), Karlos Rodriguez (cello), and Vladimir Stoupel (piano).

Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, admission to all Ascent Summer Concert Series concerts, including this moving evening, is free and open to the public. This is a unique opportunity to experience the transformative power of music while supporting the future of classical music.

Ascent Music is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and support of classical music. Contributions to Ascent Music are tax-deductible, ensuring the continuation of accessible classical music experiences for all.

For more information, visit the Ascent Music Group website or the venue's website. Add this event to your calendar and join us for a memorable night of music and resilience.

Resilience

Western Reserve Academy

Join us for an enchanting evening of vocal performance as V. Matthew Steinbaum, a talented baritone from the Northwestern Bienen School of Music, presents his Bachelor of Music recital. This special event is scheduled for Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at 8:30pm CDT, in the prestigious Galvin Recital Hall.

Under the tutelage of Theresa Brancaccio, Steinbaum will showcase his remarkable vocal range and emotional depth through a carefully selected repertoire. Accompanied by Karina Kontorovitch on piano, the program will feature Johannes Brahms' "Vier ernste Gesänge," Op. 121, a collection of Aaron Copland's "Old American Songs," Set I, Samuel Barber's poignant "Dover Beach," Op. 3, Dmitri Shostakovich's "Lullaby" from "From Jewish Folk Poetry," Op. 79, and Ilse Weber's touching "Wiegala."

This recital is a free event, open to all who appreciate the power and beauty of the human voice. No tickets are required, and for those unable to attend in person, a live stream will be available to ensure you don't miss this memorable performance.

The Galvin Recital Hall, located at 70 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208, United States, within the Ryan Center for the Musical Arts, offers an intimate setting with stunning views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline. Its acoustics and state-of-the-art sound and video equipment make it an ideal venue for this showcase of vocal talent.

Don't miss this opportunity to support emerging talent and experience the next generation of vocal performance.

Ilse Weber

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Mar 20, 2025

Fleur Barron, Mezzo-Soprano Kunal Lahiry, Piano · Carnegie Hall

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Resilience · Ascent Music

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