Golda Schultz Sings Barber & Stravinsky
About This Event
Event: Golda Schultz Sings Barber & Stravinsky Venue: David Geffen Hall Golda Schultz will perform Barber's "Knoxville: Summer of 1915," along with arias by Stravinsky and Carlisle Floyd. The concert, conducted by Kwamé Ryan, will also include Charles Ives's "The Unanswered Question" and a new concerto by George Lewis featuring the quartet Yarn/Wire, which includes piano and percussion.
About Knoxville: Summer of 1915(song)
Samuel Barber’s *Knoxville: Summer of 1915* (1947) sets James Agee’s remembered childhood scene as a continuous lyric for voice and orchestra, told from a boy’s point of view as an evening settles over a Southern neighborhood. Domestic details accumulate into something elegiac, with the music moving between lullaby calm and unease. At David Geffen Hall, Golda Schultz joins the New York Philharmonic under Kwamé Ryan within a program that also frames Barber alongside Stravinsky, Ives, and a new George Lewis concerto. One reason the piece endures is its plainspoken way of turning private memory into public ritual.
About the Artists
New York Philharmonic
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of the New York Philharmonic, one of the world's most prestigious classical music ensembles. With its home at the iconic David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center, this orchestra serves as a cornerstone of New York City's vibrant cultural landscape.
Kwamé Ryan
Kwamé Ryan is a Canadian conductor known for his work with various orchestras and opera companies, specializing in a diverse range of musical genres.
Golda Schultz
Golda Schultz is a South African soprano celebrated for her operatic roles and concert performances, particularly in the classical music genre.
Yarn/Wire
Yarn/Wire is a contemporary music ensemble that specializes in the performance of new works, often incorporating a blend of acoustic and electronic elements.