Location: Charles Knox Smith Hall, 9201 Germantown Avenue
With: Rebecca Myers, soprano; Lauren Kelly, mezzo-soprano; James Reese, tenor; Daniel Schwartz, bass; and Laura Ward, piano
Join us for an evening celebrating the expressive power of voices and piano featuring the vocal virtuosity of Variant 6 in their program, Equinox. Serving as the centerpiece of the program is Philadelphia composer Benjamin C. S. Boyle’s cantata, To One in Paradise. Set to Edgar Allan Poe’s poem of the same title—written during the poet’s mature period and rich with his signature themes of young love, divinity, and death—the cantata, composed twenty years ago, will be heard in an all-new transcription created by Boyle for the vocal soloists of Variant 6 and pianist Laura Ward.
The program also features a selection of compelling vocal works for voices and piano, including music by Fauré, Poulenc, and more.
Variant 6 explores the expressive potential of the human voice through vocal chamber music that is at once virtuosic, poignant, and approachable. Composed of artists with a diverse set of skills and a wide range of expertise, they seek out repertoire that embodies this potential. Their collaboration with artists of many disciplines creates refreshing interpretations of music of the past and innovative premieres of new works. Enjoy a unique and intimate musical experience that fosters deep conversation between artists and audience.