Frederica von StadeTuesday, July 22, 2014, 8:00 PMTent Concert Hall - overlooking the Pacific OceanThe wonder of an art song is that it tells a story, defines its characters and makes an emotional connection in just a few brief minutes. In this recital, with pianist Miles Graber, von Stade will sing songs by Ned Rorem, Louis Guy, Jake Heggie, Maurice Ravel, Virgil Thompson, Aaron Copeland, Gustav Mahler, and Steven Sondheim and others.“Even if she were not one of the great singers of our day, mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade could probably draw a full house of people eager just to be in her presence and watch her be herself. She’s that enchanting. Von Stade communicates something to her listeners – a startling radiance compounded of serene grace and simple delight – that few other recitalists can match.†Joshua Kosman, San Francisco ChronicleMore information at www.MendocinoMusic.orgThe Mendocino Music Festival runs July 12 - 26.
