This is a Groupmuse Picnic Concert
A live in-person performance in a backyard or another outdoor space. They're casual and friendly, hosted by community members.
Songs for a Healing World: A Celebration of Live Music in the Greatest City on Earth!
Williamsburg
Sat, May 21, 2022 6:30 PM, EDT
COVID-19 protocols at this groupmuse
- Vaccination with booster required (honor system)
- No testing required
- This is an outdoor event
- Masks are not required
- Social distancing is not required
- Greeter will confirm safety precautions
- If you feel sick, stay home
- Bathroom available
The COVID-19 protocols for this groupmuse apply to all performers/hosts as well as attendees.
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Capacity
- 60 spots total at this groupmuse
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- Bring your own drinks
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ADA access
- Accessible
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- Kid-friendly event
Host
Songs for a Healing World:
A Celebration of Live Music in the Greatest City on Earth!
Performers:
Christina Krawec, Soprano - Grand Rapids, MI
Matthew Billman, Baritone - Brooklyn
William Remmers, Piano - Washington Heights
We wanted to select a program that would celebrate the joy of being able to perform live music again, and so we picked these songs for one reason, and one reason only: they're darn fun to sing. We present a mixture of modern and classical musical theatre, with a focus on American musical traditions and the ever-evolving landscape of modern composition.
Matthew Billman has called New York City home for six years. Selected credits: “The Imbible” (Ash/Vin, New World Stages), “Hunchback” (Phoebus, NY debut, White Plains), “Phantom” (The Phantom, Westchester Broadway Theatre), “Masquerade” (Man 2/The Phantom, NY debut, White Plains). He tours internationally with the Jersey Tenors.
Christina Krawec has performed and competed worldwide in China, Spain, Austria, the US, and the UK. Notable credits include “The Pirates of Penzance” (Mabel, Forbear! Theatre), “Die Fledermaus” (Adele, Die Fledermaus Zuhaus), “Opera Ball 2020” (Debutante, Vienna State Opera), “United Nations Ball 2020” (Opening Ceremony Soloist, Vienna Hofburg Imperial Palace). She most recently performed in the Indianapolis Opera’s production of “Carousel” and is thrilled to be back in NYC.
NYC, it's been too long. It's time to make music again. Here's to all of you!
Program
"Proud Lady" by Stephen Schwartz -- Matthew Billman
"Fair Robin I Love" by Kirke Mechem -- Christina Krawec
"Sea and Fog" by Erika Ji -- Matthew Billman
"Order" by Matthew Billman and Daniel Mullens -- Matthew Billman
(Based on a chapter from "Einstein's Dreams" by Alan Lightman)
"I Know Those Eyes/This Man is Dead" by Frank Wildhorn and Jack Murphy -- Christina Krawec and Matthew Billman
"Only Love" by Frank Wildhorn and Nan Knighton -- Christina Krawec
"One Second and a Million Miles" by Jason Robert Brown -- Christina Krawec and Matthew Billman
"Saturn Returns" by Adam Guettel -- Matthew Billman
Program
"Proud Lady" by Stephen Schwartz -- Matthew Billman
"Fair Robin I Love" by Kirke Mechem -- Christina Krawec
"Sea and Fog" by Erika Ji -- Matthew Billman
"Order" by Matthew Billman and Daniel Mullens -- Matthew Billman
(Based on a chapter from "Einstein's Dreams" by Alan Lightman)
"I Know Those Eyes/This Man is Dead" by Frank Wildhorn and Jack Murphy -- Christina Krawec and Matthew Billman
"Only Love" by Frank Wildhorn and Nan Knighton -- Christina Krawec
Étude No. 3 by Philip Glass -- William Remmers
"One Second and a Million Miles" by Jason Robert Brown -- Christina Krawec and Matthew Billman
"Saturn Returns" by Adam Guettel -- Matthew Billman
Location
Exact address sent to approved attendees via email.
Host
Attendees
Hello!
We're very excited to perform for you all today! Doors will open at 6:30pm for a 7pm start.
A few last-minute notices:
Seating: The rooftop has a combination of chairs, chaise lounges, and space for floor sitting; if you want to be sure to have a spot of your own, please bring a blanket, folding chair, or similar.
Food/Drink: For COVID safety reasons food and drink are BYOB. Treat this as a picnic!
We look forward to singing for you!
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to text Matthew at (858) 382-7546.