Lera Auerbach’s “Vessels of Light” Symphony, celebrating a heroic Japanese diplomat, shares a bill with Gordon Getty’s Joan and the Bells.
This year’s lineup features Ukrainian ballet dancers, Gordon Getty’s Joan and the Bells, and a new symphony by Lera Auerbach.
Two exceptional singers, Piotr Beczala and Christian Gerhaher, provide thrills, and Mahler’s bold harmony and poetic vocal lines come to the fore.
The mezzo-soprano is affecting in everything from Argentine art song to Broadway.
The soprano’s interpretive skills make the case for André Previn’s final work, Penelope, among other selections.
Tenor Karim Sulayman and guitarist Sean Shibe record a sophisticated album that raises questions about identity and cultural exchange.