Centenary presents an evening of German song and poetry October 17
SHREVEPORT, LA — Centenary College’s Hurley School of Music and the Department of English are collaborating to present a Liederabend on Tuesday, October 17, at 7:30 p.m. in the lobby of Hamilton Hall, the College’s administration building. Liederabend is a German word that translates to “evening of song.” The evening event will feature a selection of German art songs paired with German poetry translated into English, all performed by Centenary students. Ken Chan will accompany all pieces on the piano.
Liederabend is free and open to the public and refreshments will be served.
“The first time I walked into Hamilton Hall I ooed and aahed at the atmosphere with the warm chandelier and elegant baby grand piano tucked behind the grand staircase,” said Dr. Briana Sosenheimer, assistant professor of music and director of Opera Centenary, an academic ensemble dedicated to exploring opera, operetta, and lyric theater. “I knew it would be an ideal venue for an intimate vocal recital. Then thinking of the Oktoberfest season and German art songs, a Liederabend seemed like a perfect fit for an event!”
In the 19th century, a Liederabend was an opportunity for friends to gather and enjoy performances of popular vocal music of the day. Sosenheimer’s vision for the Liederabend event at Centenary draws on this spirit of collaboration.
“Without poetry, the art song wouldn't exist,” explained Sosenheimer. “It's fascinating how composers interpret great works of poetry and express the story through music. Working with the English Department was a natural collaboration for my voice students from the Hurley School of Music, bridging two groups of great students that might not have had the chance to present a project with each other before.”
The program for the evening of song and poetry includes:
Song: Waldegespräch from Liederkreis Op. 39 (Conversation in the Wood) – Robert Schumann
Voice: Keegan Tunstall – Bass-baritone (Senior)
Poetry: Grace Aguirre (Freshman)
Song: Das Veilchen (The Violet) – W. A. Mozart
Voice: Stella Simolke – Soprano (Sophomore)
Poetry: Jacqueline Deville (Sophomore)
Song: In der Fremde from Liederkreis Op. 39 (In a Foreign Place) – Schumann
Voice: Ree Randolph – Soprano (Senior)
Poetry: Kaleb Atkinson (Sophomore)
Song: Du bist wie eine Blume (You are like a Flower) – Schumann
Voice: Johnathon Lowery – Baritenor (Senior)
Poetry: Reece Maguire (Senior)
Song: Als Luise die Briefe ihres ungetreuen Liebhabers verbrannte (When Luise burned the letters of her unfaithful lover) – W. A. Mozart
Voice: Destry Martignetti – Mezzo-soprano (Sophomore)
Poetry: Braydon Gaston (Sophomore)
Song: Wie Melodien zieht es mir (It moves like a Melody) – Brahms
Voice: Amelia Natal – Mezzo-soprano (Senior)
Poetry: LC Moffitt (Senior)
Song: Verborgenheit (Seclusion) – Hugo Wolf
Voice: Zane Harper – Baritone (Senior)
Poetry: Joel Cardenas-Lopez (Junior)
Song: Nacht und Träume (Night and Dreams) – Franz Schubert
Voice: Nina Guerrero – Soprano (Sophomore)
Poetry: Mary Caruthers (Senior)
Song: An die Musik (To Music) – Franz Schubert
Voice: Andrea Kay – Soprano (Junior)
Poetry: Jaspen Charles (Junior)
Song: Frühling (Spring) – Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel
Voice: Lynn Sill – Mezzo-soprano (Sophomore)
Poetry: Kendra Christopher (Sophomore)
Song: Kling! (Resound!) – Strauss
Voice: Dr. Briana Sosenheimer (Faculty)
Poetry: Beth Vogler (Freshman)
For more information, contact Dr. Briana Sosenheimer at bsosenheimer@centenary.edu.