Rest In Pieces

Friday, March 6 7:30pm
Sunday, March 8 3:00pm

Fisher Center
Bard College

14 beloved opera characters gather together at a funeral for a mutual friend, and find themselves forging a new, self-determined path that guides them to a realization of their dreams, relationships, and truths—
all within the larger-than-life world of opera.


Singers from the Graduate Vocal Arts Program
The Orchestra Now
James Bagwell,  conductor
Stephanie Blythe, director

music from
Carmen , Georges Bizet
La bohème, Giacomo Puccini
The Tender Land , Aaron Copland
Don Giovanni , Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Ariadne auf Naxos , Richard Strauss
Bard Conservatory Graduate Vocal Arts Program
The Graduate Vocal Arts Program is a unique master of music program in vocal arts that balances a respect for established repertory and expressive techniques with the flexibility and curiosity needed to keep abreast of evolving musical ideas. Led by the renowned American mezzo-soprano Stephanie Blythe, the program prepares young singers to meet the special challenges of pursuing a professional life in music in the 21st century. Students engage with art song, chamber music, contemporary music, and operatic repertoire throughout their coursework. Operatic performance includes a fully staged production at the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts. The program includes seminars and classes in Alexander Technique, acting, diction and translation, development of performance opportunities, and a workshop in career skills with guest speakers who are leading figures in arts management and administration.


Program
photos by Chris Kendell