A Philadelphia favorite, Curtis alumna Sarah Shafer collaborates with Mikael Eliasen, artistic director of the Curtis Opera Theatre, in an intimate song recital. Widely admired for her “intensely expressive interpretations” (New York Times) in venues from Glyndebourne to Marlboro to Carnegie Hall, this luminous lyric soprano is a sought-after artist in opera and chamber settings. Enter her special world of song and poetry—with some surprises on the side.

Repertoire

BARBER Hermit Songs, Op. 29
MESSIAEN Poèmes pour Mi
MOZART “Bella mia fiamma,” K. 528

Sarah Shafer, soprano
Mikael Eliasen, piano

The Curtis Presents season is sponsored by Blank Rome LLP.

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Sarah Shafer Through the Years

Sarah Shafer entered Curtis in 2006, graduating with a voice degree in 2010, and a master’s degree in opera in 2014. During that time, Sarah appeared in over a dozen productions with Curtis Opera Theatre. In celebration of her upcoming return to Curtis for our Curtis Presents series, take a look back at some of Sarah’s roles over the years.

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