Mad Women
Unhinged by love, deranged by circumstance, Baroque “mad women” are among the most fascinating creatures of their time. From the uncanny Bess of Bedlam to the suicidal Lucrezia, these women are unforgettable experiences, especially when portrayed by such stellar singers as Melissa Givens and Marie Lenormand.
Melissa Givens, soprano
Marie Lenormand, mezzo-soprano
PURCELL Bess of Bedlam and other songs
HANDEL Lucrezia
CLÉRAMBAULT Médée
CORELLI La Folia
HANDEL Mad Scenes from Imeneo and Hercules
“ Melissa Givens, performing the treacherous solo in the fifth movement, sounded like the angelic voice that Brahms probably imagined as he composed [his German Requiem].” Austin American-Statesman
“ Lenormand, with her rock-solid technique, wrapped her red-burgundy mezzo securely around Penelope’s inner sufferings.” Chicago Tribune
Friday
September 7, 2007
7:30 pm
Zilkha Hall
Hobby Center for the
Performing Arts
$25 general admission
$20 seniors
$15 students & groups