This groupmuse happened on Sunday, June 12, at 4:00 PM PDT.

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.

Art Song at Phinney Farrm - Stacey Mastrian, soprano
Picnic Concert

Art Song at Phinney Farrm - Stacey Mastrian, soprano

Phinney Ridge

Sun, June 12, 2016 4:00 PM, PDT

Capacity
13 of 50 spots still available
Drinking policy
Bring your own drinks
Indoors
No bathroom at this event

Host

Join us for a program of art songs from the Romantic period through Impressionism and the early 20th century, performed by Stacey Mastrian, soprano and Mary J. Trotter, piano.

Ample street parking is available. Metro #5 or #44. Our house is high off the street and it's thirty steps to the front door. Attendees will be asked to make a donation (minimum $10) all of which goes to the musicians. Please bring any drinks and snacks you'd like to share.

Program

Stacey Mastrian Voice Soprano
Mary J. Trotter Piano

Sarcastic, serene, serious, silly, and sublime art songs
(songs for voice and piano with poetic texts) --

Beloved favorites as well as rarities in Stacey and Mary's areas of specialization.

Gorgeous melodies and complex piano parts.
Poetry by poets such as Bourget, Silvestre, Mörike, and Petrarch --
Texts in English, French, German, and Italian
(translations and explanations provided!).

PROGRAM
R. Strauss: Kornblumen
H. Wolf: Elfenlied
R. Schumann: Widmung

C. Debussy: Romance
C. Debussy: Regret
G. Faure': Notre amour

C.J. Bond: Half-Minute Songs

Intermission

G. Rossini: La fioraia fiorentina

O. Respighi: Au milieu du jardin
I. Pizzetti: Quel rosignuol che si soave piagne
G.F. Ghedini: Arbero peccerillo

V. Mortari: Il porcellino di Pino
A. Casella: La carita`
A. Casella: Er gatto e er cane

A. Buzzi-Peccia: Colombetta

Location

Exact address sent to approved attendees via email.

Comments

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Carol M., almost 7 years ago

Fantastic performance by Stacey and Mary! Warm, welcoming hostess and delightful guests in a beautiful location. A lovely relaxing evening!


Stacey M., almost 7 years ago

Thank you to Ann for the opportunity to perform and to everyone for being there! I would love to see you again in the future, so please keep in touch via [email protected].


Doug T., almost 7 years ago

Wonderful, engaging performance by Stacey and Mary. I loved their introductions to each piece, and their tight collaboration. They obviously love their music, and love performing together!


Ann F., almost 7 years ago

Thanks to friends old and new for a wonderful afternoon of song and fellowship. Beautiful performances and engaging program by Stacey and Mary - I really loved the commentary and family participation. Photos uploaded thanks to audience member Margaret. Hope to see you all again soon.


Attendees

Emily V. Emcee
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Katie W.
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Sarah K.
+1
Rick R.
Pat G.
Eleanor B.
Margaret S.
Andrew B.
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Dan M.
+1
Aliya W.
Richard B.
+1
Kathleen N.
+1
Josh A.
Carol M.
Eugen G.
Doug T.
+1
Carol L.
Jim H.
Adam S.
Lynne E.
+1
Carolina K.
Sam B.
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Nancy H.
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Elaine G.