Members Newsletter March 2015
Mentoring at Caramoor: Terrance W. Schwab Vocal Rising Stars Program “…it’s a welcome oasis during the typical tumult of a concert season.” –Steven Blier, Artistic Director of the Terrance W. Schwab Vocal Rising Stars For over twenty years, Caramoor has made a commitment to foster the professional development of emerging musicians. In doing so, we’ve had the great pleasure of hosting an impressive roster of emerging artists through our Mentoring programs. These include: The Evnin Rising Stars, Schwab Vocal Rising Stars, Bel Canto Young Artists, and the Ernst Stiefel String-Quartet-in-Residence. Through residencies, week-long intensives, coaching, rehearsals, workshops, and community outreach, a carefully selected group of talented musicians and vocalists are nurtured by a slate of distinguished teaching artists. The above named programs culminate with performance opportunities at Caramoor, giving audiences a rare opportunity to see raw talent; and, for the artists, fulfillment of a lifelong dream to take the stage as emerging professionals at a world-class venue. Schwab Vocal Rising Stars was established in 2009 and focuses on vocal chamber music and the art of song in recital. It is led by New York Festival of Song’s (NYFOS’s) Artistic Director, Steven Blier and Associate Artistic Director, Michael Barrett.
2014 Schwab Vocal Rising Star Olivia Betzen performs in the Music Room. Photo by Gabe Palacio.
Reflecting on the upcoming Rising Stars program, Steven Blier, commented, “I look forward to NYFOS’s Caramoor residency every year; it’s a welcome oasis during the typical tumult of a concert season. When I chose this season’s program of songs by Italians and Italian-Americans, I knew I’d need an especially gifted Continued on page 5