Songs in the "Chamber of Light"

This program brings together a selection of intimate songs spanning the early Romantic period to the present, exploring the timeless connection between poetry and music. At the heart of each work is the expressive partnership between voice and piano, where melody and text intertwine to illuminate the inner world of the human experience.

The songs of Franz Schubert stand at the foundation of the art song tradition, transforming poetry into deeply personal musical narratives filled with lyric beauty and emotional nuance. With Clara Schumann, the Romantic voice takes on a more intimate and introspective character, revealing a refined sensitivity and poetic warmth.

Moving into the French repertoire, Erik Satie offers music of understated elegance and clarity, while Francis Poulenc brings wit, charm, and poignant lyricism, capturing the subtle interplay between sincerity and sophistication.

The program concludes with the music of Ricky Ian Gordon, whose contemporary voice draws on the traditions of song while speaking in a language that feels immediate and deeply human, bridging past and present.

Together, these works create an evening of reflection, intimacy, and luminous expression, inviting listeners into a shared space where music and poetry quietly resonate.