On Concert II, soprano Hannah De Priest, baritone Schyler Vargas, and pianist Brent Funderburk join artistic director Nicholas Phan for a program unpacking the question.

Curated by Phan, this program weaves musical explorations from classical and romantic composers to those writing art song today who are grappling with Shakespeare's texts, his iconic characters, and themes of love and loss explored in his writing.

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Concert II : Shakespeare's People

Roosevelt University

As part of our 2024 Collaborative Works Festival, join CAIC's artistic director, tenor Nicholas Phan, for a master class celebrating poetry and art song, featuring students from Chicago College of Performing Arts.

2024 Song of the Bard Masterclass

In Concert I of The Song of the Bard, journey with us to the 16th and early 17th century, back to the time when William Shakespeare was deep in the writing of his acclaimed plays and sonnets. This concert allows audiences to explore the music of famed composers creating alongside Shakespeare.

Hear how contemporaries, such as John Dowland, Francesca Caccini, Claudio Monteverdi, Alfonso Ferrabosco II, and others were exploring music and literary themes during this crucial period for European art and music.

Collaborative Works Festival

Sep 7, 2024

Concert II : Shakespeare's People

Sep 6, 2024

2024 Song of the Bard Masterclass

Collaborative Works Festival