Student Recital Series 2024 – 2025 Season
Ralph J. Wakefield Recital Hall Sunday, May 4th at 5:00 PM
Songs of Hope & Vitality
Aidan Sperduti, baritone
Kathleen Crecco, piano
Autumn Song (1904)
Wie Melodien zieht es mir (1886)
Il mondo (1965)
La belle jeunesse from Chansons Gaillardes (1925)
When Your Feet Don’t Touch the Ground from Finding Neverland (2015)
Caroline Sperduti, mezzo-soprano
Run From You (2004)
TomAndino, piano & baritone
Amy Beach (1867-1944)
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)
Jimmy Fontana (1934-2013)
Francis Poulenc (1899-1963)
Eliot Kennedy (b. 1969) Gary Barlow (b. 1971)
PaulA. Tate (b. 1968)
This is the Moment (1990) Frank Wildhorn (b. 1958)
Across the Universe (1969)
Zach Barstow, baritone
Ryan Dunia, baritone
Madeline Nokland, soprano
Kennedy Royal, alto
John Lennon (1940-1980)
Paul McCartney (b. 1942)
Arr. Julie Gaulke (b. 1966)
Arr. Maria Tartaglia (b. 2004)
Catherine Boyd, soprano
Melissa Mitchell, alto
Michael Panella, guitar
Maria Tartaglia, soprano
Aidan Sperduti is from the studio of Dr. Deborah Massell.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Thank you to all collaborators who have selflessly put their time and talents into this program, including Kathleen Crecco, Professor Julie Miller, Dr. Douglas McKinnie, and many others who are near and dear to me. I cannot imagine how this recital would be without your contributions.
Thank you to Dr. Massell for sharing your passion for voice and lovingness with me since we’ve first worked together So much of the musician I am today can be attributed to you, and I am forever grateful for you in my life.
ThankyoutoalltheamazingfacultyatCrane,includingProfessorDoty,andmanyotherswhohavefostered a welcoming and enriching environment to learn and grow in.
Thank you to all my mentors outside of Crane, who have helped me musically develop throughout my life (including but not limited to): Tom Andino, Matteo Longhi, Tony Alvaro, Andrea Scerbo, Bill and Maggie Mercer, Don and Devin Schuessler, Tracy Emerson, Josh Corcoran, and Christine Camuglia.
Thank you to all my friends, both in Syracuse and in Potsdam, for making me feel at home no matter where I am. You always put a smile on my face and given me so many adventures and laughter to cherish.
Thank you to Mom, Dad, Brendan, Caroline, Grandma, and my whole family for your unwavering love and support.You have never given up and stopped believing in me, even in times of self-doubt. I would certainly not be where I am today without you in my corner. Much love to you all!