The Art of Song
October 18–19
Colburn Campus
Enjoy a weekend of spellbinding performances, intimate discussions, and insightful master classes that explore the rich tradition of art song. Curated by LA Opera’s Music Director James Conlon, this two-day festival will feature some of the most distinguished names in art song. Performers include baritone Rod Gilfry, legendary vocalist Frederica von Stade, collaborative pianist Kevin Murphy, and pianists from the studio of Fabio Bidini, Carol Colburn Grigor Piano Chair.
The Art of Song festival is generously supported by Laura Danly.
Master Class: Frederica von Stade, Mezzo-Soprano, and Kevin Murphy, Piano
Saturday, October 18 at 10 am
Thayer Hall
Free, tickets required
Renowned American mezzo-soprano Frederica “Flicka” von Stade and Kevin Murphy, esteemed pianist and artistic director of Ravinia’s Steans Music Institute Singers Program, lead a master class with artists from the Ravinia Festival’s Steans Institute.
Master Class: Rod Gilfry, Baritone, and James Conlon
Saturday, October 18 at 1:30 pm
Thayer Hall
Free, tickets required
Rod Gilfry, celebrated worldwide for his performances in opera, musical theater, recitals, and cabaret, and LA Opera Music Director James Conlon lead a master class with artists from LA Opera’s Domingo-Colburn-Stein Young Artist Program and the Young Musicians Choral Orchestra.
*Please note: Frederica von Stade will now appear on the 10 am master class*
Artist Discussion and Concert
With Rod Gilfry, Frederica von Stade, Kevin Murphy, and James Conlon
Sunday, October 19
1 pm: Pre-Concert Discussion
3 pm: Concert
Zipper Hall
Tickets: $30, $40, $50
Featuring the music of Berlioz, Debussy, Korngold, Schubert, Weill, and more.
Enjoy a spellbinding performance and intimate artist discussion exploring the rich tradition of art song. Frederica ‘Flicka’ von Stade, Rod Gilfry, Kevin Murphy, and James Conlon engage in discussion before taking the stage for performances alongside singers from LA Opera’s Domingo-Colburn-Stein Young Artist Program, Ravinia Festival’s Steans Institute, and the Young Musicians Choral Orchestra, as well as piano students from the studio of Colburn faculty Fabio Bidini.
