Song of America

Jake Heggie World Premiere

Herbst Theatre

San Francisco, California

Alexander String Quartet's 30th Anniversary with Joyce DiDonato, mezzo-soprano and Jake Heggie, composer/pianist, including the World Premiere of Jake Heggie's Camille Claudel, Into the Fire, based on the life of French sculptor Camille Claudel.

Song of America Radio Series

New York & Live Streaming Online

WQXR 105.9 FM

WQXR broadcasts the Song of America Radio Series on Sunday evenings at 9pm, the first Sunday of the month (tonight) at 10pm. Tune in from any location in the world via live streaming. Tonight's Episode: War Cries.

American Song Recital

Rock Hall Auditorium, Temple University

Philadelphia, PA

Song recital with Julie Bishop, soprano, and Jean-Francois Proulx, piano. Featuring the works of Crumb, Barber, and the premiere of Ryan Olivier’s song cycle Magis. 7:30pm.

African American Art Song Alliance Conf.

University of California--Irvine

Irvine, California

February 9–12, 2012: “Roots and Branches," marking 15 years of alliance service. Join a host of distinguished composers, singers, pianists, and scholars as we celebrate contributions made by African Americans to the world of classical music.

Additional dates:

February 10, 2012

February 11, 2012

February 12, 2012

Rorem's Poems of Love and Rain

University of Missouri--Kansas City

Kansas City, MO

Mezzo soprano Erica L. Koehring presents a recital with pianist Natalia Rivera, which includes Ned Rorem's song cycle Poems of Love and Rain. Central United Methodist Church, 5114 Oak Street, Kansas City, MO. 7:30pm.

Billy in the Darbies (World Premiere)

A. Jess Shenson Recital Series, Stanford

Stanford, California

A world premiere of a song cycle by William Bolcom with the Lark Quartet and baritone Stephen Salters as part of the A. Jess Shenson Recital Series at Stanford University.

Song of America Radio Series

New York & Live Streaming Online

WQXR 105.9 FM

WQXR broadcasts the Song of America Radio Series on Sunday evenings at 9pm. Tune in from any location in the world via live streaming. Tonight's Episode: Ives the Chronicler.

Charles Ives 114 Songs

Rock Hall Auditorium, Temple University

Philadelphia, PA

Featuring the complete 114 Songs, published in 1922, along with letters and vignettes about the artist and his life. Performed by Boyer College faculty members Lawrence Indik, baritone and Charles Abramovic, piano among others. 3pm.

Samuel Barber's Dover Beach

St. John's United Methodist Church

Kansas City, MO

Bass baritone Paul Griggsby presents a recital part of his Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the University of Missouri--Kansas City. The recital will include Samuel Barber's Dover Beach, Op. 3. 7:30pm.

"What's Love Got to Do With It?"

Merkin Hall, Kaufman Center

New York City

From songs of parental love to passionate, romantic love, from the pure love of a beloved pet to the sacred love of God, this program will include arias and art songs, gems from musical theatre, Song of Songs and more.

New York Festival of Song

Merkin Hall, Kaufman Center

New York City

Titled "A Modern Person's Guide to Hooking Up and Breaking Up," this recital features works by Irving Berlin, Stephen Sondheim, The Bobs, William Bolcom, Noël Coward, Jason Robert Brown, Ed Kleban, among others.

New York Festival of Song

Merkin Hall, Kaufman Center

New York City

Titled "A Modern Person's Guide to Hooking Up and Breaking Up," this recital features works by Irving Berlin, Stephen Sondheim, The Bobs, William Bolcom, Noël Coward, Jason Robert Brown, Ed Kleban, among others.

Music of African American Composers

St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Exton, PA

Featuring the vocal music of William Grant Still and John Rosamond Johnson, as well as several other distinguished African American composers. 7:30pm.

Spiritual Voyages: Raise Your Voice

Church of the Holy Trinity

Philadelphia, PA

Soprano Karen Slack performs a concert that will feature music by celebrated African-American composers including Alvin Singleton, Evelyn Simpson-Curenton, George Walker, and David Sanford, with readings of poetry by Maya Angelous and others.

Song of America Radio Series

New York & Live Streaming Online

WQXR 105.9 FM

WQXR broadcasts the Song of America Radio Series on Sunday evenings at 9pm. Tune in from any location in the world via live streaming. Tonight's Episode: Champions of American Song.

Recital with Tom Cipullo and Paul Sperry

Trinity Wall Street, 79 Broadway

New York City

All-Cipullo concert featuring participants in the Joy in Singing competition. With soprano Laura Strickling and tenor Paul Sperry.

Billy in the Darbies (E. Coast Premiere)

Market Square Concerts

Harrisburg, PA

A east coast premiere of a song cycle by William Bolcom with the Lark Quartet and baritone Stephen Salters as part of the Market Square Concerts.

Are You Still There? Music of Voyage...

Pickman Concert Hall

Cambridge, MA

Boston New Music Initiative will present "Are You Still There? Music of Voyage and Remembrance," featuring works by American composers as well as Oliver Knussen's Requiem: Songs for Sue, which includes poetry of Emily Dickinson.

Song of America Radio Series

New York & Live Streaming Online

WQXR 105.9 FM

WQXR broadcasts the Song of America Radio Series on Sunday evenings at 9pm. Tune in from any location in the world via live streaming. Tonight's Episode: Arthur Farwell, American Pioneer.