Mikael Eliasen's Farewell Recital

  • May 5, 2019 @ 3:00 P.M.

Join us as we celebrate Mikael Eliasen’s retirement following his three-decade tenure as Hirsig Family Chair of Vocal Studies and artistic director of the Curtis Opera Theatre. Mikael will perform alongside colleagues, friends, and former students in Field Concert Hall.

This recital is free and open to the public, but advance registration is required..

BARBER: Hermit Songs, Op. 29
Tiffany Townsend, soprano
Mikael Eliasen, piano

DANIELPOUR: Come Up From The Fields, Father
Patrick Wilhelm, baritone
Roberto Díaz, viola
Mikael Eliasen, piano

TRADITIONAL: “Deep River”
Meredith Arwady, contralto
Mikael Eliasen, piano

BOLCOM: Selections, Cabaret Songs
     Satisfaction
     Angels are the Highest Form of Virtue
Meredith Arwady, contralto
Mikael Eliasen, piano

BERNSTEIN: “Civet à toute vitesse,” from La bonne cuisine
Meredith Arwady, contralto
Mikael Eliasen, piano

BERNSTEIN: “So Pretty”
Meredith Arwady, contralto
Mikael Eliasen, piano

BERNSTEIN: “One Hundred Easy Ways to Lose a Man,” from Wonderful Town
Meredith Arwady, contralto
Mikael Eliasen, piano

INTERMISSION

ROREM: Aftermath
Dennis Chmelensky, baritone
Pamela Frank, violin
Jean Kim, cello
Mikael Eliasen, piano