On November 24, 2019, audiences gathered at the Metropolitan Opera to pay tribute to the life and career of Jessye Norman. The event comprised of musical performances, video highlights of Jessye’s performances, and statements from her family, friends, and colleagues. First among these highlights were two clips of Norman singing “Amazing Grace,” from her performances at the 1997 Presidential Inauguration {…}
Update: Due to illness, Hamaoui withdrew from this concert. In her stead, tenor Stéphane Sénéchal has stepped in to perform alongside Markham for the May 17 concert. They will perform music of Fauré, Debussy, Duparc, Poulenc, Hahn, Gounod, and more. The original story follows. Pianist Mark Markham will be a featured artists at the 2019 Spring Into Art Song Festival. {…}
Before his most recent recital performance titled “My Songs Without Words,” world-renowned pianist and vocal collaborator Mark Markham visited with OperaWire about his current season and what has resonated most with him while pursuing a performance career as a visionary pianist and improvisational master. Most notably, his collaborations with leading singers such as the legendary dramatic soprano Jessye Norman, soprano {…}
On Thursday, November 8, 2018, soprano Leah Crocetto made her Carnegie Hall debut with a diverse program of songs old and new, beloved and obscure. Among these were works from Ottorino Resphigi, Francois Poulenc, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Richard Rodgers, George Gershwin, and more. Joined by the sensational accompaniment of pianist Mark Markham, Crocetto’s performance made for a stunning showcase of her {…}