faculty artist series
Bernarda Fink mezzo-soprano with
Anthony Spiri, piano
Friday, November 8, 2019 | 7:30 pm Morse Recital Hall in Sprague Memorial Hall
Robert Blocker, Dean
Program Franz Schubert 1797–1828
Auf dem See, D. 543 Die Götter Griechenlands, D. 677 Auf der riesenkoppe, D. 611
Hugo Wolf 1860–1903
Selections from Das Spanische Liederbuch Wunden trägst du, mein Geliebter Die Ihr schwebet Bedeckt mich mit Blumen In dem Schatten meiner Locken Selections from Das Italienische Liederbuch Nein, junger Herr, so treibt man’s nicht, fürwahr Gesegnet sei das Grün Wir haben lange Zeit geschwiegen Mein Liebster hat zu Tische mich geladen O wär’ dein Haus durchsichtig wie ein Glas Wenn du, mein Liebster, steigst zum Himmel auf
intermission
Antonín Dvořák 1841–1904
V národním tónu (Songs in folk style), Op. 73 Dobrú noc Žalo dievča Ach, není tu Ej, mám já koňa faku
Joaquín Rodrigo 1901–1999
Romancillo (1950) Copillas de Belén (1952) Adela (1951)
Carlos Guastavino 1912–2000
En los surcos del amor (1950) Pampamapa (1968) La flor de aguapé (1970)
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Artist Profiles Bernarda Fink, mezzo-soprano The Argentinean mezzo-soprano Bernarda Fink was born to Slovenian parents in Buenos Aires, and received her vocal and musical education ot the Instituto Superio de Arte del Teatro Colón where she used to perform frequently, also maintaining a close connection with the Academia Bach de Buenos Aires and Festivales Musicales de Buenos Aires. In 1985 Bernarda Fink won the First Prize at the Nuevas Voces Liricas competition and moved to Europe where she has since sung with the Vienna Philharmonic, London Philharmonic, Czech Philharmonic, Gewandhausorchester Leipzig, Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, Orchestre National de France, Ensemble Orchestral de Paris, Prague Symphony Orchestra, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Bruckner Orchestra of Linz (Austria), The English Baroque Soloists, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra, Residentie Orkest of The Hague, I Solisti Veneti, New Japan Philharmonic, Les Musiciens du Louvre, Academy of St Martin-in-the-Fields, and others. Bernarda Fink has performed to wide critical acclaim at the Grand Théâtre de Génève, Czech National Opera, the opera houses of Montpellier and Innsbruck (Il ritorno d’Ulisse in patria), Rennes (La Cenerentola), Barcelona, Salzburg (Cosí fan tutte), The Nederlandse Opera, and Teatro Colón.
Bernarda Fink’s recitals include performances at the Concertgebouw, Carnegie Hall (in the New York Festival of Song), the Vienna Konzerthaus, the Slovenian Philharmonic Hall and the Sydney Opera House. Recently she has sung Wagner’s Wesendonk Lieder, Berlioz’s Les Nuits d’été, Gustav Mahler’s Das Lied von der Erde and Dvořák’s Biblical Songs, among other works.
Anthony Spiri, piano Anthony Spiri is one of the most versatile and highly-regarded among today’s lied accompanists, chamber music pianists and soloists. Born in the USA, he studied in Cleveland and Boston until a grant enabled him to continue his training in Europe. He obtained his diploma with special distinction from the “Mozarteum” in Salzburg. Among his teachers, Erika Frieser, Hans Leygraf, Rudolf Firkusny, Erik Werba, and Nikaolaus Harnoncourt were the most influential. Anthony Spiri’s repertoire extends from the 17th to the 21st century and includes many unusual and lesser-known compositions. Spiri has given world premieres of compositions by Sofia Gubaidulina, Rainer Bishof, York Höller, Wolfgang Rihm, and other prominent composers of our time. He has performed with many of today’s most prominent singers and instrumentalists. Among his regular Lied partners have been Bernarda Fink, Edith Mathis, Peter Schreier, Marjana Lipovsek, and Angelika Kirchschlager. His chamber music partners include some of today’s most prominent instrumentalists and ensembles (the Ensemble Wien-Berlin, Gidon Kremer, and the Hagen Quartet, for example). As soloist he has appeared with the Chamber of Orchestra of Europe, the Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg, the Camerata Academica Salzburg, the Basel Chamber Orchestra, and many other orchestras.
His extensive recording catalogue spans numerous labels: harmonia mundi, cpo, Orfeo, OehmsClassics, BMG, and Camerata Tokyo among others. Notable is the continuing series of CDs with works by Johann Sebastian, Johann Christian, Wilhelm Friedemann, and Carl Philip Emanuel Bach, in which his many years of experience with historical instruments – harpsichord, fortepiano and organ – show to best advantage; Alfredo Casella’s piano concerto “Scarlattiana”; piano works by Eduard Marxsen, Gabriel Fauré and J. S. Bach; and songs of Schumann, Schubert, Strauss, and Joseph Marx. In addition to publications concerning Alessandro Scarlatti and the sons of J. S. Bach, he is also engaged in researching the nature of Ancient Roman music and the performance practice of Gregorian chant. From 1988 to 1993 he acted as teaching assistant to Nikolaus Harnoncourt. Since 2001 he has been professor of piano chamber music at the Musikhochschule in Cologne. He gives master classes and lectures worldwide.
Upcoming Events nov 10 Wendy Sharp & Friends Faculty Artist Series World premiere of faculty composer Hannah Lash’s 2 Songs, with faculty mezzosoprano Janna Baty, and more. 3:00 p.m. | Morse Recital Hall free
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nov 12 Polonsky-Shifrin-Wiley Trio Oneppo Chamber Music Series Beethoven’s “Gassenhauer” Trio, Poulenc’s Trio, Brahms’ Clarinet Trio, and Nino Rota’s Trio for clarinet, cello, and piano. 7:30 pm | Morse Recital Hall Tickets start at $28, students $13
nov 21 Peter Oundjian, principal conductor Yale Philharmonia Nighttime is celebrated in a program featuring Debussy’s Nocturnes with the treble voices of the Yale Schola Cantorum, Weber’s Bassoon Concerto, and Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade. 7:30 pm | Woolsey Hall Tickets start at $12, Yale faculty/ staff $8, students free* $3 surcharge at the door
nov 13 Ettore Causa & Boris Berman Faculty Artist Series Violist Ettore Causa and pianist Boris Berman perform Shostakovich’s Viola Sonata, Chopin’s Cello Sonata (arranged for viola), and more. 7:30 pm | Morse Recital Hall free
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