7:30 - An Evening with the Schumanns

  • 24 Sep 2011
  • 7:30 PM
  • St. Matthias Episcopal Church, Corner of Main St. and East Ave,. Waukesha, WI


September 24, 7:30 p.m.
An Evening with the Schumanns
Jenny Gettel, soprano
J. Mark Baker, baritone
Fumi Nishikiori, pianist

St. Matthias Episcopal Church
Corner of Main St. and East Ave.
Waukesha, WI, 53186

On September 12, 1840, Robert Schumann and Clara Wieck were wed after emerging victorious from a long, contentious legal battle with the bride’s father. While fighting for his marriage to Clara, Robert’s artistic energy was full at work: he produced over 100 songs between the previous February and the wedding.

We will present a number of these beloved Liederundefinedcombining poetry and music, voice and pianoundefinedas well as several by Clara, along with selections from their affectionate letters to one another. And for a dramatic twist, we will share several duets by Johannes Brahms, who was influenced by them, both musically and romantically.

This concert is a fund raising event for the music department of St. Matthias
A post concert reception will be included with your admission.

To purchase tickets contact the church office at 262-547-4838

http://stmatthiasonline.org/ for online ticket sales

Advance tickets:   (purchased by one week prior to the concert)              
$15 adults
$10 seniors
$5 students

At the door:               
$20 adults
$15 seniors
$10 students

Any questions, please contact Craig Bodoh, Director of Music, 414-460-3253 or timeman@earthlink.net

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