Breaking News: Enchanting Song Night Honors German Art Song in Historical Colonial Chapel
In a spellbinding performance, the national lyric company under the direction of Antonia María Chabebe closed out a workshop led by pianist and pedagogue María de Fatima Geraldes with a “Liederabend” (Song Night) dedicated to the art of the Lied—a uniquely German art form blending music and poetry. This concert, held in the historic chapel of our colonial zone, was a celebration of musical lyricism that captivated the audience.
Romantic Melodies and Poetry Collide in a Historical Setting
The event kicked off with the romantic Lied “Ständchen – Serenata” from composer Franz Schubert, inspired by a poem by Ludwig Fillab. Tenor Otilio Castro delivered a stirring performance, with Antón Fustier on piano, creating an enchanting atmosphere that filled the mythical chapel.
Emerging Vocalists Shine on Stage
Young soprano Sibelle Márquez made her debut with John Brahms’ “Meine Liebe – Mi Love is green,” a poetic representation of new love, winning hearts with her exultant vocals. Baritone Bryan Molina impressed with his interpretation of another Schubert Lied. Soprano Sayli Pérez brought emotion and artistry to Robert Schumann’s “Last Mich Scheiner – Cantar Cuando Ti coupon Le Veo,” a poem by Johann von Goethe.
Dramatic Performances and Historical Significance
Soprano Pura Tyson moved the audience with her dramatic rendition of “Gretchen Am Spinnrade – Margarita en La Rueca,” capturing the essence of Goethe’s text. The evening was interspersed with didactic interventions by Professor María de Fátima Geraldes, adding depth and context to each performance.
Late Romanticism and Emotional Closure
The recital continued, concluded by tenor Juan Cuevas’ moving performance of Richard Strauss’s “Allersehn – Dia de los Muertos” from the poem by Austrian poet Hermann von Gilm. This piece evoked a peaceful yet nostalgic ambiance, signifying the expressive range of late Romanticism.
closing with A Tribute to poetic Inspiration
The evening drew to a close with the arrangment of Clara Wieck Schumann’s “Du möchet lieben – Si amas la lengua, no me ames,” accompanied with a heartwarming rendition of Schubert’s “Cuna Wiegenlied.” The choral union of voices, led by pianist Anton Fustier, created an unforgettable finale.
The enchanting “Liederabend” was not just a recital, but a rich cultural experience that transported the audience through a historical journey of music and poetry. This event underscores the timeless charm of German art songs, inviting us to dream and revisit such lyrical nights in the future.
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