Friday March 6th, 2020 7:30PM
Grieg’s 6 Lieder betray the influence of Schumann and Mendelsohn, and his song cycle Haugtussa is a landmark in Norwegian music, capturing the country’s natural beauty and folksy spirit. Sibelius’s songs elevate Finnish folklore with psychological depth and emotional weight.
Edvard Grieg 6 Lieder Op. 48, Haugtussa Op. 67
Jean Sibelius Selected Songs
Kristina Bachrach, Sarah Brailey soprano
Sara Couden contralto
Brian Mextorf baritone
Michael Brofman, Dimitri Dover, Daniel Schlosberg piano
Pre-Concert Lecture by Nick DiBerardino