How has classical music treated legendary women, both real and fictional? From Joan of Arc to Carmen, women have often been portrayed with a degree of mysticism and mystery. Come join Parlando as we explore music spanning nearly 1000 years of heroines.
 
Featuring tenor Aaron Crouch performing Julius Eastman’s Prelude to the Holy Presence of Joan d’Arc, the program also includes Hildegard von Bingen’s Rex noster promptus est and Rodion Shchedrin’s Carmen Suite (after Bizet’s Opera).

ARTISTS
Aaron Crouch, Tenor
Ian Niederhoffer, Conductor

COMPOSERS/TITLES
HILDEGARD VON BINGEN – Rex noster promptus est
JULIUS EASTMAN – Prelude to the Holy Presence of Joan d’Arc 
RODION SHCHEDRIN – Carmen Suite (after Bizet’s Opera)