Resonant Lyricism - Verse and Melody as Muses
Saturday, March 13, 8 PM and Sunday, March 14, 3 PM
Music by Dowland, Harrison, Kim, Pratorius, and Piazzolla
- Chris Pratorius, artistic director, guitar, and piano
- Erin Neff, mezzo-soprano
- Brian Staufenbiel, tenor
- Teresa Orozco-Petersen, flute
- Polly Malan, viola
- Anna Maria Mendieta, harp
Exploring poetic and musical lyricism as driving forces in composition, Resonant Lyricism will present vocal music inspired by poetry, and instrumental music driven by beautiful lyrical melodies.
The journey begins with the early 17th century lutenist John Dowland, himself the perfect marriage of poet and composer. You will experience the Eastern-influenced beauty of Lou Harrison’s melodic artistry, and take a personal look at war in Earl Kim’s Now and Then. The program continues with a pair of sensuous duets by tango master Astor Piazzolla, and finishes with vocal music by Santa Cruz composer Chris Pratorius, including his award-winning setting of Pablo Neruda’s famous Poema 20.
Fans of vocal music and "cantabile" melodies will be seduced and enlightened. Don’t miss this extraordinary concert.
