Ruby Hughes, Soprano
Julius Drake, Piano

Schumann’s rapturous Op. 39 Liederkreis, an exotic song cycle by Debussy, a new work by Huw Watkins commissioned by Carnegie Hall, and more are showcased by soprano Ruby Hughes. “Hughes’s voice is ravishing, her interpretations wonderfully fresh,” wrote Gramophone. She is joined by Julius Drake, one of the great collaborative pianists, for a fascinating recital.

Andrei Bondarenko, Baritone
Gary Matthewman, Piano

The brief but beautiful songs of Tchaikovsky have the melodic richness and emotional power of his larger-scaled orchestral works and operas, while the chansons of Fauré, Saint-Saëns, and other French composers delight with their subtle charms. Andrei Bondarenko—a singer with “an astonishingly beautiful voice” (The Guardian) and winner of the 2011 BBC Cardiff Singer of the World Song Prize—performs these songs, plus works by Ibert and Ravel inspired by Don Quixote and written for the legendary Russian bass Feodor Chaliapin.

Ying Fang, Soprano
Ken Noda, Piano

Soprano Ying Fang has been praised for singing that is “beguiling” (The New York Times), “deeply musical, and full of character” (Opera News). An alumna of the Metropolitan Opera’s prestigious Lindemann Young Artist Development Program, Fang has performed under the direction of distinguished conductors such as Christoph Eschenbach and William Christie.

Julia Bullock, Soprano
John Arida, Piano

The crystalline solo lines of Baroque opera and intimate songs—both classical and popular—are all part of Julia Bullock’s world. A winner at the 2014 Naumburg International Vocal Competition, The New York Times has called her an “impressive fast-rising soprano.” She displays her versatility singing a program of German, English, and French songs, as well as a remarkable set of pieces written and inspired by composers rooted in blues and jazz.