Schumann’s “Woman’s love and life” (Frauenliebe und Leben) is one of the most celebrated Song Cycles by a classical composer in the history of western music. And this is one of the very few times that choreography has been set to the full cycle of romantic songs.
Saturday, Nov 2nd, starting at 6 pm
Stone Valley Arts, 145 E. Main St. Poultney VT
The dinner will start w/ appetizers to include artisan cheeses and wine, followed by the main course of Coq au Vin
and ending w/ assorted homemade desserts with tea or coffee.
Beth Thompson, mezzo-soprano
Gary Schmidt, piano
Vital Spark North dance performance featuring Zoe Marr Hilliard, Alycia Hollister, Nicole Pelaggi Ullman, Kristen Whitman
Choreography by Erika Schmidt
Beth and Gary perform Music from the Gershwin Song Book during dessert
$30 per person
This special event is a fundraiser for Stone Valley Arts.
100% of the proceeds benefit SVA renovation and preservation work of the historic stone building by raising matching funds for a Vermont Arts Council Cultural Facilities Grant to be used for electrical upgrades throughout the building.
Reserve your place at http://www.stonevalleyarts.org/events.html#/
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