daniel hope & friends with anne sofie von otter: American Program Sponsored by MR. & MRS. CURTIS G. ANDERSON Sponsored in part by Barbara & Michael Ruddy and Shelby G. Schavoir
Dvořák String Quintet in E-flat Major, Op. 97, “The American” Loeffler Songs from 4 Poemes, Op. 5 Ives Largo Copland Nocturne/Hoedown This one-time only program featuring acclaimed singer Anne Sofie von Otter with Daniel Hope and Friends is an all-American affair showcasing works by Copland, Ives and Loeffler, anchored by one of Dvořák’s greatest American-inspired works which he composed during the summer he spent in Spillville, Iowa in 1893, his String Quintet in E-flat Major. “ [von Otter] possesses one of the most flexible and natural vocal instruments of any living artist.” –Opera Now Simon Crawford-Phillips, piano | Philip Dukes, viola Daniel Hope, violin | Benny Kim, violin | Sebastian Knauer, piano | Keith Robinson, cello | CarlaMaria Rodrigues, viola | Anne Sofie von Otter, mezzo-soprano