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"Opposites do attract. Craggy, tragic Russia and transparent, elegant France have long maintained a powerful musical connection. I love both cultures and am eager to explore their relationship with three singers who inspire me: Dina Kuznetsova, Nicholas Phan and Anton Belov." – Steven Blier

New York Festival of Song
at the Terrace Theater, April 22, 2008

Steven Blier, Artistic Director
Dina Kuznetsova, soprano Kuznetsova, Phan, Belov
Nicholas Phan, tenor
Anton Belov, baritone

Program includes songs by Stravinsky, Mussorgsky, Dargomyzhky, Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev, Poulenc, Cui, Satie, Rachmaninoff, and Ravel.

Tickets at the Kennedy Center Box Office, 202-467-4600.

Also of interest

The Choral Arts Society of Washington presents
Dvořák’s Stabat Mater

Sunday, March 16, 2008, at 3:00pm
Kennedy Center Concert Hall

Norman Scribner, conductor
Kelley Nassief, soprano
Stacey Rishoi, mezzo-soprano
John Bellemer, tenor
Trevor Schuenemann, bass  

www.choralarts.org

From darkness to light - the 190-voice Choral Arts chorus, full orchestra, and soloists explore this timeless journey through Dvořák's dramatic, highly expressive masterpiece. Dvořák's Stabat Mater (There Stood the Mother), considered his greatest choral work, stands as one of the most supremely eloquent and moving settings of this ancient text ever composed. The soaring melodies and lush orchestration promise to stay with you long after you leave the Kennedy Center. 

Special Offer for Vocal Arts Society patrons: Choral Arts invites you to attend this concert with a special $30 prime orchestra ticket offer!  Call 202.244.3669 (M – F, 10 am – 6pm) or order online at www.choralarts.org with ticket code “DVORAK”.  (Limited availability; offer not valid on previously purchased tickets; regularly priced tickets $15-$65)  

Art Song Discovery Series for 2008

Recitals by Brooke Evers, soprano and Michael Gallant, tenor
Winners of Vocal Arts Society juried audition last spring.

Notable previous appearances of these singers —

Ms. Evers has sung solos with the Washington Bach Consort in a number of recent concerts and sang the role of Carolina in Cimarosa's Il matrimonio segreto at the University of Maryland. Mr. Gallant appeared in leading roles recently at the Annapolis Opera in the Magic Flute (Tamino) and the Barber of Seville (Almaviva).

Mar. 30, 3 PM Washington Conservatory Series - Westmoreland Congregational UCC Church, NW
Apr. 6, 4 PM Temple Tikvat Israel, Rockville ($7 at the door)
Apr. 8, 6 PM Millennium Stage Kennedy Center
Apr. 13, 4 PM Odeon Series - St. Patricks Episcopal Church, Falls Church