Emily Amesquita

Northwestern Bienen School of Music

Join us for an enchanting evening of vocal music as Emily Amesquita, a talented mezzo-soprano from the Northwestern Bienen School of Music, presents her recital. This special performance is scheduled for Saturday, April 20, 2024, at 8:30pm CDT, in the intimate setting of the McClintock Choral and Recital Room. Emily, a Bachelor of Music student under the guidance of Karen Brunssen, will be accompanied by Jason Carlson on piano.

The evening's program promises a diverse selection of pieces that showcase Emily's versatile voice. Audiences can look forward to Johannes Brahms' "Von ewiger Liebe" from Four Songs, Op. 83, Lili Boulanger's "Quatre Chansons," and "Parto, parto, ma tu ben mio" from W.A. Mozart's "La clemenza di Tito." The recital will also feature selected songs by Samuel Barber, a touching piece by Alexander Dargomyzhsky titled "Я всe ещe его люблю" (I Still Love Him), "Люди спят" (People are Asleep) by Sergei Taneyev, and "Ночь" (Night) by Anton Rubinstein.

This event is free and open to the public, making it a perfect opportunity for music lovers and supporters of emerging talent to experience the depth and beauty of vocal performance. 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 remarkable display of musical artistry.

The recital will take place at the David and Carol McClintock Choral and Recital Room, located within the Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Center for the Musical Arts at 70 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208. Don't miss this opportunity to support a rising star in the world of opera and vocal music.

Emily Amesquita, mezzo-soprano