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The Art Song Preservation Society of New York is dedicated to preserving and revitalizing the art song while simultaneously promoting the art song recital.
Wishing a very Happy Birthday to our esteemed Advisory Board Member and guest artist, Mark Markham! May it be as beautiful as the music you make.
Mark Markham the Schumann/Liszt piano transcription of Widmung.
Alliance Française Hawaii presented pianist Mark Markham in a recital inspired by Literature and Nature. October 2022 in Orvis Hall at the University of Hawa...
Reflecting back on American soprano and former ASPS Advisory Board member, Marni Nixon (February 22, 1930 – July 24, 2016).
Ms. Nixon was the ghost singer for actresses in many of Hollywood’s most famous musicals, from “The King and I” to “West Side Story” to “My Fair Lady.”
Meet the rare male soprano:
Could Glyndebourne's latest star, male soprano Samuel Mariño, bridge the opera gap?
As fine a composer as she was a singer, Pauline Viardot was respected and adored by Europe’s greatest musicians, discovers Jessica Duchen
As fine a composer as she was a singer, Pauline Viardot was respected and adored by Europe’s greatest musicians, discovers Jessica Duchen
We are very sad to learn of the passing of a beautiful pianist and one of ASPSNY's supporters. RIP Russell Miller.
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Happy Birthday Gustav Mahler (7 July 1860 – 18 May 1911)!!!
Mahler - Rückert-Lieder - Thomas Hampson
This channel is the re-establishment of previous channels that have been sadly terminated.=========================Thomas Hampson--baritone Wolfram Reger---p...
We are also deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of another one of our esteemed advisory board members. Frank Daykin (July 22 1958 - June 23, 2023) fell gravely ill earlier this month, and sadly succumbed to his fight last Friday.
Frank was an accomplished pianist, musicologist, writer, and teacher, and has left a lasting impact on the world of music and those who were fortunate to know him. With a diverse range of talents and a deep passion for his craft, he made significant contributions to the art song field throughout his career.
One of Frank's notable achievements was the publication of "The Encyclopedia of French Art Song: Fauré, Debussy, Ravel, Poulenc" in May 2013. This comprehensive work has been embraced by over 235 institutions of musical higher learning, reflecting Frank's expertise and his forty-plus years as a vocal coach and recital partner. His close association with renowned artists such as Bernac, Souzay, and Ameling allowed him to accompany their master classes in the United States and abroad, further enriching his musical knowledge.
As an assistant to the esteemed French song expert Thomas Grubb at the Manhattan School of Music, Frank worked tirelessly with more than 60 singers each week, imparting his wisdom and expertise. His dedication to vocal coaching and the art of French song was unparalleled.
In addition to his musical pursuits, Frank was a prolific writer, sharing his insights through a bi-weekly arts blog and serving as a classical reviewer for the New York Concert Review. His four volumes of published poetry, including "Questions Remain: New Poems 2012/2013," "Words Without Songs," "Islands," and "I Have My Doubts," showcased his talent as a poet and his ability to captivate audiences with his evocative words.
Frank's profound connection with French piano and chamber music repertoire was evident throughout his performances. Notably, he had the privilege of performing the complete solo piano works of Ravel on Ravel's own piano at the Ravel house/museum in France. His long standing partnership of 38 years with Millette Alexander in piano duo performances yielded two award-winning recordings and garnered acclaim from audiences and critics alike. His involvement with various chamber groups, including the Adelphi Chamber Players, Ambrosia Trio, and Gotham Trio, showcased his versatility and artistry.
As a seasoned educator, Frank's teaching expertise spanned several decades. His wealth of knowledge, combined with a warm and supportive demeanor, created an ideal learning environment. Students and spectators alike were inspired by his master classes, where humor and encouragement were woven into musical exploration.
Frank Daykin's legacy will continue to resonate in the world of song. His contributions to ASPSNY as a pianist, masterclass guest artist and adjudicator have left an indelible mark. His passion for the arts, dedication to his students, and profound musical insights will be remembered and cherished by all who had the privilege of crossing paths with him.
Please keep Frank, his surviving husband, Gregory Lane, and his family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
In memoriam,
Blair Boone-Migura - Founder
Art Song Preservation Society of New York, Inc
We are very deeply saddened to share news of the passing of not one but two cherished Advisory Board members and guest artists.
Corradina Caporello (Jan 24, 1944 - June 2, 2023), one of the founding advisory board members of The Art Song Preservation Society of New York. Corradina's extraordinary contributions to our organization and the field of Italian lyric diction will be cherished and remembered forever.
As an inspired teacher, Corradina dedicated nearly four decades of her life to nurturing the talents of countless students and artists. Her deep insights into language and singing had a profound impact on performances across opera and concert stages worldwide. Her teaching extended beyond singers, as she also influenced conductors, coaches, and generations of teachers who continue to carry on her invaluable legacy.
Corradina's profound commitment to teaching and her unwavering love for her students at renowned institutions such as the Juilliard School, Curtis Institute of Music, and countless summer programs and festivals made her an indomitable force in her profession. Her passion for excellence, coupled with her kind and nurturing nature, created an environment that inspired and uplifted those fortunate enough to learn from her.
At ASPSNY, we remember Corradina not only as a remarkable masterclass guest artist and adjudicator but also as a cherished friend and mentor. Her wisdom, guidance, and contagious enthusiasm will be dearly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
During this time of profound loss, our thoughts and deepest sympathies go out to Corradina's family, friends, and all those whose lives she touched. May we carry Corradina's spirit with us as we strive to preserve and celebrate the beauty of art song, forever grateful for the indelible impact she made upon our organization and the world of vocal education.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwPqu4xTuu0
Marian Anderson stepped up to a microphone placed on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and stared out at a crowd of more than 75,000 people. She had been bar...
Happy Birthday Robert Schumann (8 June 1810 – 29 July 1856)!
Dichterliebe (Robert Schumann)
Fritz Wunderlich (tenor) & Hubert Giesen (piano)
Salzburg Festival 1965
Hubert Giesen, pianoSalzburg Festival 1965
Dear ASPSNY Friends, please consider donating to one of our beloved Advisory Board members and masterclass guest artists, Frank Daykin's Go Fund Me Page. Frank is very dear to our art song family. We are sending our love and support to Frank, his husband Greg, and Frank's family and closest friends.
https://gofund.me/c0369e9f
Greg and Frank Hi my name is Bridget Gleason and I'm hoping to raise money for my long time friends Gr… Bridget Gleason needs your support for Greg and Frank
Remembering the great German baritone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (28 May 1925 – 18 May 2012) today on the anniversary of his passing. Here he is with Jörg Demus at the piano in
1957 in a performance of Schumann's Dichterliebe.
This channel is the re-establishment of previous channels that have been sadly terminated.=========================Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau--FordJörg Demus--...
On this Mother's Day weekend...
Happy Birthday Gabriel Urbain Fauré (May 12, 1845-November 4, 1924)!
Soprano Norma Burrowes and pianist Steuart Bedford perform Gabriel Fauré's triptych "Poème d'un jour", with text by Charles Grandmougin
Soprano Norma Burrowes and pianist Steuart Bedford perform Gabriel Fauré's triptych "Poème d'un jour", with text by Charles GrandmouginStudio recording from ...
The passing of the great American mezzo soprano, Grace Melzia Bumbry (January 4, 1937 – May 7, 2023), has us all united in our grief. RIP dear Grace.
Wolf: Mörike-Lieder - 12. "Verborgenheit" · Grace Bumbry · Erik Werba
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music GroupWolf: Mörike-Lieder - 12. "Verborgenheit" · Grace Bumbry · Erik WerbaGrace Bumbry - Oratorio / Opera / Lieder℗ 19...
Happy Birthday Johannes Brahms (May 7, 1833-April 3, 1897)!
30 Lieder, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, baritone
Gerald Moore, piano (1 - 18)
Wofgang Sawallisch, piano (19 -30)
Recordings made between 1964 and 1974
Johannes Brahms (1833 - 1897)30 LiederOpus 3, Nr. 2-6Opus 6, Nr. 2-6Opus 7, Nr. 1-4, 6Opus 14, Nr. 1-4Opus 19, Nr, 1, 3Opus 32, Nr. 1-9Dietrich Fischer-Diesk...
Congratulations Sahoko Sato Timpone on such a beautiful and moving performance of Mahler's Rückert Lieder:
Mahler Rückert Lieder0:31 Liebst du um Schönheit3:10 Blicke mir nicht in die Lieder5:01 Um Mitternacht12:07 Ich atmet' einen linden Duft15:10 Ich bin der Wel...
Chevalier, official trailer
Now Playing in TheatersInspired by the incredible true story of composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges. The illegitimate son of an African slave...
The extraordinary life of Joseph Boulogne. What a tragedy that the bulk of his music was destroyed in an attempt to erase him from France’s history.
Joseph Boulogne is perhaps the most famous musician and composer you've never heard of. Find out how this trailblazer overcame racism to reach the top echelo...
An opportunity to take part in Joyce DiDonato's Master Classes!
Renowned mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato presents a series of three master classes focusing on opera arias.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lifohz-oYA
Provided to YouTube by NAXOS of America5 Shakespeare Songs, Op. 23: No. 2. Under the greenwood tree · Mark StoneQuilter: The Complete Songbook, Vol. 1℗ 2013 ...
Applications are now being accepted for pianists for the German Lieder Residency during the 2023 Dramatic Voices Program Berlin, July 7-23, 2023 in Berlin, Germany.
The Lieder Residency for singers and pianists will focus on the song repertoire of WAGNER, STRAUSS, MAHLER, WOLF, SCHUMANN & SCHUBERT. The aim is to look at the song cycles suitable for larger voices, some of which are also orchestrated. Pianists and singers will be paired up in duos and their work during the program will culminate in recitals.
For full program details, visit:
JULY 7-23, 2023 in BERLIN, GERMANY
Marking the anniversary of Brahmn's passing. (7 May 1833 – 3 April 1897) with Two Songs for Voice, Viola, and Piano, Op. 91.
BRAHMS: Two Songs for Voice, Viola, and Piano, Op. 91 "Gestillte Sehnsucht" (Longing at rest)"Geistliches Wiegenlied" (Sacred lullaby)Jessye Norman, voicePin...
Building a better brain through music, dance and poetry
Art can make the brain's wiring stronger, more flexible, and ready to learn, say the authors of the new book, Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us.
Read in NPR:
Art can make the brain's wiring stronger, more flexible and ready to learn, say the authors of a new book, Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us.
5 RULES FOR COLLABORATING WITH A PIANIST
1. Treat your pianist as an equal. The piano part is often at least as difficult as the string part, and several composers – Mozart and Beethoven in some of their violin sonatas, for example – regarded the piano voice as more important.
2. Give the music to your pianist well ahead of time so that you will both be fully prepared by the time of the first rehearsal. Schedule enough rehearsal time to integrate the two parts and build a convincing interpretation.
3. Know the score. The pianist has an advantage in being able to work from a score, so if you don’t know how the two parts fit together, you may potentially waste a lot of rehearsal time.
4. Work together to create a mutually satisfying interpretation. This is likely to require more discussion than the old-fashioned lead-and-follow approach, but the rewards in terms of developing an intuitive understanding of each other’s playing will be well worth it.
5. Acknowledge the pianist’s equal status in the performance. Ensure that the concert hall includes the pianist’s name and biography in the programme. Bow together, side by side at the front of the stage. Remember, the literature for stringed instrument and piano is chamber music, so a pianist in a partnership should receive as much respect as a pianist in a piano trio.
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Happy World Piano Day! Infinite thanks to the outstanding pianists who have led our masterclasses as distinguished guest artists throughout the years as well as the amazing pianists who have played for our singers.
NPR Review: The voice of Jessye Norman soars again in trove of unreleased recordings.
https://www.npr.org/2023/03/24/1162391332/jessye-norman-unreleased-recordings?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=classical&utm_term=music&utm_content=20230324&fbclid=IwAR31bGN3B1qMGw7qpfQpk_mSAi2dzKxe0592-rewXWeb5h0LTY2B5RUnxYc
A new collection of recordings finally freed from the vaults offers a chance to hear one of opera's greatest artists sing Wagner, Strauss, Berlioz and more.
What are some of your favorite women composers or Art Songs with women's names?
A reminder of tonights upcoming documentary on PBS!
See the behind-the-scenes story of Jessye Norman and Kathleen Battle’s famed concert at Carnegie Hall on March 18, 1990. "The Magic of Spirituals" premieres tonight at 9/8c on PBS.
[PIC: Portrait of Jessye Norman]
How marvelous to get a peak at the legend herself, Leontyne Price, on her 96th bday.
Happy Birthday to Leontyne Price (10 Feb 1927, 96 years young).
Remembering Henri Duparc (21 January 1848 – 12 February 1933)
Did you know that Duparc intended for most of his mélodies to be orchestrated?
Selected songs for voice and orchestra, performed by Dame Janet Baker
I. Phidylé (1882 orch. 1891-92) 00:00-05:55II. La vie antérieure (1884 orch. 1911-13) 05:55-10:15III. Le manoir de Rosemonde (1879 orch. 1912) 10:15-12:55IV....
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the one and only Leontyne Price. Born 96 years ago on Feb 10, 1927.
Leontyne Price sings "Vier letzte Lieder" by
Richard Strauss
1. Frühling
2. September
3. Beim Schlafengehen
4. Im Abendrot
Staatskapelle Dresden
Herbert Blomstedt, conductor
UN-Concert, X.1979
BeschreibungLeontyne Price sings "Vier letzte Lieder" byRichard Strauss1. Frühling2. September3. Beim Schlafengehen4. Im AbendrotStaatskapelle DresdenHerbert...
Something to look forward to!
Get the behind-the-scenes story of Kathleen Battle and Jessye Norman's famed concert of spirituals at Carnegie Hall on March 18, 1990.
"The Magic of Spirituals" premieres February 24 at 9/8c on PBS.
[PIC: Jessye Norman and Kathleen Battle performing “Spirituals in Concert”]
Don't miss tonight's live stream. Wishing all the best to each of the finalists in the Duncan Williams vocal competition (hosted by none other than the sensational mezzo-soprano, J’Nai Bridges) where they will sing with orchestra at Manhattan School of Music! Catch the live stream if you can’t attend.
We sat down with Alexa Smith, MSM Associate Vice President for Strategic Innovation and Special Initiatives and founding artistic director of the Duncan Williams Voice Competition, to further discuss this landmark achievement.
Happy Birthday Franz Peter Schubert January 31, 1797 – November 19, 1828!
Peter Pears (tenor) & Benjamin Britten (piano) perform Schubert's Nacht und Träume from a 1960 recital in Hannover with Pears and Britten.
From a 1960 recital in Hannover with Pears and Britten.Link to my Peter Pears playlist: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL56BC9315D6954644
Happy Birthday Henri Duparc (21 January 1848 – 12 February 1933)!
Duparc: Phidylé · Jessye Norman · Dalton Baldwin
Les chemins de l'amour - Songs By Duparc, Ravel, Poulenc & Satie
1977 Universal International Music B.V.
https://youtu.be/TkIL2wUdYrI
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music GroupDuparc: Phidylé · Jessye Norman · Dalton BaldwinLes chemins de l'amour - Songs By Duparc, Ravel, Poulenc & Satie℗...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the last great composer of French art song, Francis Poulenc (Francis Jean Marcel Poulenc (7 January 1899 – 30 January 1963)
Pierre Bernac sings Banalités of Poulenc with Poulenc accompanying at the piano.
https://youtu.be/4vYPiGBGQZM
Here is the great French baritone singing Poulenc's cycle Banalites with texts by Apollinaire. The composer is at the piano. I believe these were recorded 8 ...
Happy Birthday to one of ASPSNY cherished Advisory Board members, Thomas Grubb. Wishing you an outstanding birthday!
What a wonderful interview with one of the worlds greatest sopranos from the 20th century. While we highly recommend the entire interview, Leontyne Price discusses art song recital singing in particular in relation to performing on the operatic stage and how concert singing was critical to her career. Enjoy!
Hear an extended interview with internationally acclaimed soprano Leontyne Price as she reflects on her life and achievements.Explore the Kennedy Center Hono...
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Mary Trueman Art Song Vocal Competition Application Deadline Approaching March 15: The semifinal round will be held Sunday, March 22, 2020 in New York, and the finals will be held in a recital format before the public on Saturday, May 30, at 1pm in Greenfield Auditorium at Manhattan School of Music during our Spring Into Song Festival. Singers interested in submitting a preliminary application, can apply by March 15 via YapTracker! https://www.yaptracker.com/applications/aspsny-trueman-2020
Throwback Thursday: ASPS takes a look back at some of the Collaborative Duos master classes presented by one our esteemed Advisory Board members, Mark Markham (pianist and vocal coach). Here, Markham works with Christine Lyons (soprano) and Micheal Fennelly (pianist) on "Hat dich die Liebe berührt" by Joseph Marx. Spring Into Song 2018 at The Manhattan School of Music. PART 2
Throwback Thursday: ASPS takes a look back at some of the Collaborative Duos master classes presented by one our esteemed Advisory Board members, Mark Markham (pianist and vocal coach). Here, Markham works with Christine Lyons (soprano) and Micheal Fennelly (pianist) on "Hat dich die Liebe berührt" by Joseph Marx. Spring Into Song 2018 at The Manhattan School of Music. PART 1
Are you working on any of any songs from the Italian art song literature? Master class teacher Corradina Caropello returns on May 28, 2020 to work with singers for our Spring Into Song Festival at The Manhattan School of Music. Born in Rome, Dr. Caporello trained with Evelina Colorni and is author of The Boccaccian Novella: Creation and Waning of a Genre. She will focus this class on the 17th, 18th, 19th and early 20th century Italian Song repertoire. Caporello has coached at the Bel Canto Institute, Banff Centre for the Arts, and has been a member of the Juilliard faculty since 1984. She received her BA from Columbia University where she won the Medaglia d’Oro Award, her MA from Queens College, and her MPh and PhD from Columbia University. Applications for participation in our Spring Into Song Festival will be available Jan 1, 2020 through YapTracker and our website: http://www.artsongpreservationsocietyny.org
Thomas Muraco (pianist and vocal coach) works with Charlie Mukaida on "Ständchen" from Schwanengesang by Franz Schubert. Assisting Muraco in this master class are Eric Sedgwick (pianist) and Cristie Strongman with movement. Spring Into Song 2018 at The Manhattan School of Music. PART 2
Thomas Muraco (pianist and vocal coach) works with Charlie Mukaida on "Ständchen" from Schwanengesang by Franz Schubert. Assisting Muraco in this master class are Eric Sedgwick (pianist) and Cristie Strongman with movement. Spring Into Song 2018 at The Manhattan School of Music. PART 1
Alexandra Flood presents Fauré's Notre Amour to Frank Daykin.
Thank you to our wonderful master class guest artist Frank Daykin, our incredible pianist, Eric Sedgwick, and to the amazing singers on yesterday's Fauré mélodies master class!
Thomas Grubb coaches Bachelet's Chère Nuit.
Thomas Grubb at work on Ravel's Don Quichotte à Dulcinée.
Thomas Grubb works on Duparc's Phidylé.
Thank you to our wonderful master class guest artist Thomas Grubb and to the amazing pianists and singers on today's French Song master class!
Thank you to our wonderful master class guest artist Thomas Muraco to the amazing pianists and singers on today's German Song master class!
Come and celebrate French Song at its best! French tenor, Stéphane Sénéchal and Mark Markham (pianist) join forces to bring you an afternoon of French mélodies at Greenfield Hall in The Manhattan School of Music at 3pm on Sunday, May 19th.
The Art Song Preservation Society's master classes begin this week at The Manhattan School of Music. Classes run from 2 - 5pm each day. Come and check out some of the leading professionals in this field: 5/13 - Thomas Muraco (German Lied) 5/14 - Thomas Grubb (French Mélodie) 5/15 - Frank Daykin (Fauré Mélodie) 5/16 - Andrea Delguidice (Bel Canto Technique in Song) 5/17 - Mark Markham (Collaborative Duos) 5/20 - Kathryn LaBouff (Singing in English) 5/21 - Neil Semer (American Songbook) MSM is located at 130 Claremont Avenue in New York. Mikowsky and Greenfield Halls www.artsongpreservationsocietyny.org
Christine Lyons (soprano) and Thomas Muraco (pianist) in Concert on Sunday, May 12th, 3:00 pm in Greenfield Hall at the Manhattan School of Music (130 Claremont Avenue) American soprano Christine Lyons, winner of the 2018 Mary Truman Vocal Arts Competition, joins with internationally-established pianist Thomas Muraco to present this exciting program of art song, with pieces by Mozart, Brahms, Poulenc, Bellini and Gordon. Website: www.artsongpreservationsocietyny.org
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