Past Soirees:
In His Words: George Frideric Handel – January 18, 2011
Join us for the second soirée of the season as we revel in the exquisite music and writings of Handel with WQXR radio personality Jeff Spurgeon in the intimate setting of Susan Burden’s Fifth Avenue home. Featuring soprano Kathryn Lewek, baritone Jesse Blumberg, violinist Jorge Ávila, cellist Arthur Fiacco, and Music Director Kent Tritle on harpsichord.
Johann Sebastian – November 8, 2010
Treat yourself to an elegant evening salon as we hear tales of Johann Sebastian Bach’s life read by NPR personality Jeff Lunden and a selection of stunning arias with soprano Leslie Fagan.
Mozart Through Letters and Song - March 16, 2010
Mozart letters read by actress Frances Sternhagen and WQXR radio personality Robert Sherman, with arias performed by soprano Leslie Fagan and cellist Arthur Fiacco with Kent Tritle playing the forte-piano.
A Handelian Soiree – October 28, 2009
The Music and Words of George Frideric Handel ~ an evening of amusing Handelian anecdotes and exquisite arias, with special guests Marian Seldes, Tammy Grimes, Betsy von Furstenberg, soprano Rachel Rosales and music director Kent Tritle.