Histories I: Das Wort

Opening night features three 19th-century masterpieces inspired by the Bible. Deeply personal works by Brahms, Dvořák, and Wolf explore themes ranging from the tenderness of Love to the agony of Sin and the miracle of Redemption. 

 Johannes Brahms: 4 Ernste Gesänge Op. 121
Antonín Dvořák: Biblické písně Op. 99
Hugo Wolf: Selected Sacred Songs from the Spanisches Liederbuch

Lucy Fitz Gibbon soprano
Anna Laurenzo mezzo-soprano 
Sidney Outlaw, Brian James Myer baritone 
Michael Brofman, Warren Jones, Ryan McCullough piano

This program is made possible by the generous support of Sandy and Cathy Leff.

*Individual tickets are “Pay What You Choose” with a minimum of $10 and a suggested general admission price of $35. Please note: All tickets purchased at the suggested price or higher include bonus materials emailed in advance including program notes, listening guide, and texts and translations.