Program
| Composer | Work | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Franz Schubert | Gretchen am Spinnrade, D. 118 | 1814 |
| Samuel Barber | Knoxville: Summer of 1915, Op. 24 | 1947 |
| Franz Schubert | An die Musik, D. 547 | 1817 |
| Nachstuck, D. 672 | 1819 | |
| Johannes Brahms | Heimweh (Longing for home), Op. 63:7–9 | 1874 |
| Intermission | ||
| Francis Poulenc | La Courte Paille (The short straw), FP 178 | 1960 |
| Aaron Copeland | Laurie’s Song (aria from The Tender Land) | 1954 |
| Charles Ives | Songs My Mother Taught Me | 1895 |
| Margaret Bonds | “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hand” | |
| George Hubbard Miller | Rumstikka Fumadiddle | 1980 |
About the Ensemble
Soprano Emma Robertson earned a bachelors degree in Music Performance from the University of Georgia and a masters degree in Vocal Performance from the New England Conservatory of Music.
Emma resides in Boston with her lovely boyfriend and their two cats. She teaches her own students, performs at St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church, and studies privately with Michael Meraw.