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Schumann and His Circle
Schumann, Chopin, Barber, MahlerMonday, July 19, 7:30 PM Addison Hall
Niagara on the Lake, ON
"He is the boldest, proudest poet soul of to-day," said Schumann of Chopin; the same could equally be said of Schumann himself and certainly of the other two composers in this program featuring American mezzo-soprano Leah Summers, noted for the richness of her voice and for the radiance of her stage presence.
- Program:
- Schumann: Blumenstuck in D flat major, op 19
- Barber: Hermit Songs, op. 29
- Barber: Waltz from Souvenirs, op. 28
- Mahler: Kindertotenlieder
- Chopin: Ballade in F minor, op. 52 no. 4
Tickets: $30
OF SPECIAL NOTE: Shaw actors will present readings related to the composers, pieces, or period as part of the performance.
Schumann and His Circle
- Leah Summers
- mezzo-soprano
- Charis Dimaras
- piano
- Neil Barclay
- actor