Three artists from the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia performed selections from the song cycle Italienisches Liederbuch (“Italian Songbook”) by the 19th-century Austrian composer Hugo Wolf.
This song cycle is a work of great drama, as a young couple rejects, and finally accepts, the many aspects of falling in love. The artists will perform the songs in dramatic dialogue, a kind of mini-opera. There is irresistible charm in this work but no happy ending, as the woman reveals that she has dozens of lovers in many cities.
The pianist was Mikael Eliasen, Chair of Vocal Studies at Curtis and Artistic Director of the Curtis Opera Theatre. Mikael was joined by two distinguished vocal students at Curtis, Ashley Marie Robillard and Dennis Chmelensky.
Program
| Composer | Work | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Hugo Wolf | Italienisches Liederbuch (Italian Songbook) | 1896 |
About the Ensemble
Curtis on Tour is the Nina von Maltzahn global touring initiative of the Curtis Institute of Music. An embodiment of the school’s “learn by doing” philosophy, it offers students real-world, professional touring experience alongside celebrated alumni and faculty. In addition to performances, musicians offer master classes, interactive programs, and community engagement activities while on tour.
In addition to national and international tours, Curtis on Tour manages professional performance engagements for Curtis students and recent graduates, providing emerging artists with the matchless experience of appearing with leading ensembles and presenting organizations.