The Westminster Faculty Recital Series is proud to present Alive: Songs by Living Artists.
A recital by faculty member Martin Néron and featuring Vocalis Consort, this program showcases all works composed by living composers.
Vocalis Consort
Elise Brancheau, soprano
Bridgette Gan, soprano
Scott Johnson, baritone
Christopher Sierra, tenor
Martin Néron, piano
When you hear the words “contemporary music,” what sorts of sounds do you imagine? In the classical world, “contemporary music” is often (unfairly) associated with atonal, highly academic music that is inaccessible and/or unappealing to anyone outside of a small, elite musical circle. It also happens that, due to the classical music industry’s overemphasis and overprogramming of music written centuries ago (almost exclusively by white Western European men), many musical works that are considered “contemporary” or “modern” were in fact written as long as a century ago. This concert is meant to show just how broad the term “contemporary music” really is, showcasing a wide (but by no means definitive) range of musical styles, sounds, and techniques—all of which have been written and/or arranged by living musicians. You will hear art songs in multiple languages, newly arranged Quechua folk songs, opera excerpts, an acoustic version of an electronic dance song, and more. Our goal is to celebrate the incredible contributions that living artists are making in the musical world today, and to expand audiences’ perceptions of what they can expect from a concert of “contemporary music.”
Vocalis Consort strives to feature musical works that have been traditionally overlooked, helping performers and audiences find and broaden the scope of the art song recital beyond the “traditional” Western European canon. You can learn more about Vocalis Consort at vocalisconsort.com.
Ticket Information
This event is FREE and open to the public.
Seating is available on a first come, first served basis.
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