Music Alumni/ae at Bard

08/08/2022

YOU'RE INVITED: Join us for a Bard Music Festival Lawn Party—Cocktails at "Ivanovka" on the Hudson!
RSVP here: https://airtable.com/shrjtLkRKpzujiSXL?utm_source=wordfly&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=LawnPartyInvite8.3.22&utm_content=version_A

07/29/2022

Since 1990, the Bard Music Festival has explored the lives of prominent composers throughout history. This summer features an exploration of the life and work of Sergei Rachmaninoff. Get your tickets now for two weekends of concerts, lectures, films, and panel discussions.

August 5–14
Tickets available at https://fishercenter.bard.edu/

06/09/2022

Join us on the 28th in Central Park!

03/15/2022

From Denise Bassen ’71:
"I studied voice with Janet Wheeler in the fall semester of '67 and the spring semester of '68. I subsequently earned a bachelor's degree from the Mannes College of Music in opera performance. I was a Regional Finalist in the Metropolitan Opera Auditions in 1979. In 2016, I earned a master's degree in organ performance at Binghamton University. Peter Brown, a Bard alumnus, was conducting the chorus. He died in 2013 from glioblastoma. He was much loved by his students and colleagues."

https://soundcloud.com/denise-bassen/cesar-franck-piece-heroique

https://soundcloud.com/denise-bassen/verdi-willow-song-complete

Desdemona's Willow Song and scena William Ashby, Piano

03/11/2022

From Heather Petrie '05:

"I am from the class of '05 and am a member of the Metropolitan Opera Extra Chorus....we have been doing a production of Don Carlos and opening night we started by singing the Ukranian National Anthem. On Monday the 14th we are doing a benefit concert to raise money for Ukranian relief efforts. It is already sold out, but it will be broadcast via several platforms and folks can tune in and donate any amount. Here is a link: https://www.metopera.org/season/2021-22-misc/a-concert-for-ukraine "

On Monday, March 14, at 6PM ET, the Metropolitan Opera will present a benefit performance to support Ukrainian citizens under attack, with all ticket sales and donations going to support relief efforts in Ukraine. Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin will lead the Met Orchestra and Chorus and s...