Experience the timeless beauty of Franz Schubert's compositions live in Berkeley and San Francisco. From Lester Lynch's debut recital at Hertz Hall to the Left Coast Chamber Ensemble's profound performances of Schubert's final works, and the Alexander String Quartet's precision, these events promise to captivate your soul. Join us for a season of deeply moving music exploring themes of love, loss, and the human spirit.

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Cal Performances

Join us for an exquisite afternoon of music at Hertz Hall on October 13, 2024, at 3:00 pm, featuring the dramatic baritone Lester Lynch and the accomplished pianist Kevin Korth. This recital marks Lynch's debut with Cal Performances, where he will showcase his remarkable vocal range and emotional depth through a carefully selected program of songs exploring love, loss, and mortality.

Lester Lynch, known for his regal stage presence and acclaimed performances in some of opera's most iconic roles, will bring his dramatic flair and vocal beauty to Hertz Hall. Accompanied by Kevin Korth, Lynch will perform selections from Schubert's "Schwanengesang," Brahms' "Vier ernste Gesänge," Mussorgsky's "Songs and Dances of Death," and works by American composers Charles Ives and Gordon Getty.

Tickets for this captivating recital start at $74, with season subscriptions available now and single tickets going on sale at noon on August 6. Don't miss the opportunity to experience the "greatest singing actor of the production," whose "vocal beauty and emotional honesty" promise a deeply touching and mesmerizing performance.

Lester Lynch, baritone Kevin Korth, piano

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