Date: Sunday, December 1, 2024
Time: 2:30 PM
Location: Florence Harkness Memorial Chapel
Admission: Free – open to the public
Program
Journeys
This recital tells of three captivating journeys each written in a different language and musical style (from c. 1600-1800). The first portrays love as represented through the bloom and decay of nature. The second part features a mythological hero's fantastical odyssey accompanied by the Gods' wrath and grace. Also drawn from mythology, the final part of this recital puts a spotlight on the trope of a scorned lover and paints their journey from hope to despair.
Performers:
- Andréa Walker, soprano
- Danur Kvilhaug, lute
- Julie Andrijeski, violin
- René Schiffer, cello
- QinYing Tan, harpsichord
- Mikhail Grazhdanov, fortepiano
- Ellen Sauer Tanyeri, traverso
About the Soloist
Mexican-American soprano Andréa Walker can be heard performing across the country with period ensembles like GRAMMY® Award-winning Apollo’s Fire Baroque Orchestra, Atlanta Baroque Orchestra, Les Délices, and The Thirteen. Ms. Walker is thrilled to be making her debut with Pegasus Early Music, NYS Baroque, and Seraphic Fire in the 2024-2025 season. Recent solo performance highlights include her Lincoln Center debut in Telemann's Der Tag des Gerichts with Masaaki Suzuki and Juilliard415, Haydn's Schöpfungsmesse with Yale Schola Cantorum (German tour), and appearing as a guest artist at the Norfolk Chamber Choir Festival under the direction of Simon Carrington. Ms. Walker is pursuing a Doctorate in historical performance practice at Case Western Reserve University. Prior to her time in Cleveland, she graduated with a Master’s in vocal performance from the Yale Institute of Sacred Music where she specialized in early music, oratorio, and art song.
Location
Florence Harkness Memorial Chapel (est. 1902) is known for its Tiffany stained-glass windows, soaring arches, and exquisite woodwork. The neo-Gothic structure, located on Mather Quad at Case Western Reserve University (Cleveland, OH), commemorates the brief life of Florence Harkness Severance. The chapel offers a warm, intimate, and acoustically resonant space for Department of Music performances, lectures, and special events.
The CWRU Music Concert Series offers free concerts and student recitals in the stunning Harkness Chapel. These performances highlight the exceptional talents of CWRU students and faculty, providing the broader community with opportunities to enjoy high-quality live music in an intimate and historic setting.
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