Carnegie Hall Presents

Great Singers II: Jula Goldwurm Pure Voice Series

Witness the sheer beauty and subtle nuance of the most personal of instruments—the human voice—in this unforgettable series of recitals by both emerging singers and seasoned vocal veterans. Jessica Rivera and Kelley O’Connor share the concert stage for a program of traditional works and New York premieres, Marilyn Horne celebrates her 80th birthday during her annual workshop with fresh young singers and special guest artists, and Alice Coote and Gerald Finley perform intimate song selections.

Series Events

Tuesday, October 29, 2013 | 7:30 PM
Jessica Rivera
Kelley O'Connor
Robert Spano
Zankel Hall

Performers

  • Jessica Rivera, Soprano
  • Kelley O'Connor, Mezzo-Soprano
  • Robert Spano, Piano

Program

  • Program to include works by Debussy and Mompou, plus new works by David Bruce and Jonathan Leshnoff (NY premieres, co-commissioned by Carnegie Hall)
Osvaldo Golijov's La Pasión según San Marcos ("Lúa descolorida")
Jessica Rivera, Soprano | L. Mark Carver, Piano
Urtext
Thursday, January 16, 2014 | 7:30 PM
Marilyn Horne Song Celebration
Zankel Hall

Program

Marilyn Horne, founder and guiding voice of The Song Continues series, has long demonstrated a commitment to nurturing gifted young vocal talent. In celebration of her 80th birthday, the legendary songstress hosts a festive evening of songs performed by up-and-coming singers whom she has mentored during the workshop, plus an all-star lineup of special guest artists.
Thursday, January 30, 2014 | 7:30 PM
Alice Coote
Zankel Hall

Performers

  • Alice Coote, Mezzo-Soprano
  • Graham Johnson, Piano

Program

Equally famed on the great operatic stages as in concert and recital, Alice Coote dazzles audiences everywhere with her unmatched mezzo and depths of expression. The exquisite singer comes to Carnegie Hall with a recital that shows off her acclaimed voice, that is "beautiful, to be sure, but, more importantly, it thrills you to the marrow" (The Daily Telegraph).
Elgar's "Speak, Music," Op. 41, No. 2
Alice Coote, Mezzo-Soprano | Graham Johnson, Piano
Hyperion
Thursday, February 13, 2014 | 7:30 PM
Gerald Finley
Julius Drake
Zankel Hall

Performers

  • Gerald Finley, Baritone
  • Julius Drake, Piano

Program

"Recognized as a recitalist of rare versatility, a concert artist of the first rank, and an opera singer of distinction in a broad repertory" (The New York Times), Gerald Finley has become one of the leading singers and dramatic interpreters of his generation. With award-winning recordings and performances in the world’s major opera houses and concert venues, the baritone brings his vocal talents and inspiring versatility to an unforgettable recital at Carnegie Hall.
Schumann's Liederkreis, Op. 39 ("Mondnacht")
Gerald Finley, Baritone | Julius Drake, Piano
Hyperion

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