Bowerbird is pleased to present Variant 6 performing their program Equinox.

Serving as the centerpiece for this program is Philadelphia composer Benjamin C.S. Boyle’s first Cantata: To One in Paradise. The poem “To One is Paradise” is a poem by Edgar Allan Poe dating from his mature poetic period that features many of the poet’s favorite themes: young love, divinity, and death. The Cantata – composed 20 years ago by Boyle – will be performed in an all-new transcription by the composer for four vocal soloists of Variant 6 and pianist Laura Ward. In addition to Boyle’s work, we will perform works by Brahms and Fauré for voices and piano on themes of love, loss, and darkness.

PROGRAM

Gabriel Fauré:
Madrigal
Puisqu’ici-bas toute âme
Pleurs d’Or
Les Djinns

Johannes Brahms:
Die Meere
Spätherbst
O Schöne Nacht

Benjamin C.S. Boyle:
To One in Paradise

Variant 6:

Rebecca Myers, soprano
Lauren Kelly, mezzo-soprano
James Reese, tenor
Daniel Schwartz, bass

Laura Ward, piano

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

Variant 6 explores the expressive potential of the human voice through vocal chamber music that is at once virtuosic, poignant, and approachable. Composed of artists with a diverse set of skills and a wide range of expertise, we seek out repertoire that embodies this potential. We collaborate with artists of many disciplines, creating refreshing interpretations of music of the past and innovative premieres of new works. Our concerts are unique and intimate musical experiences that foster deep conversation between artists and audience. Variant 6 shares our unique take on vocal chamber music with people all over the city of Philadelphia. Our approachable and collaborative projects create an environment where audiences of different backgrounds will feel inspired to attend our events, respond to our music, and get to know us as individuals.
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