Dare to Dream
Liam Karth Collaborators
Greg Berg, accompanist
Yu-Mei Chang, accompanist
Ellie Medina, alto
Thursday, February 5, 2026 | 6 p.m.
Campbell Student Union Auditorium
Kenosha, WI
program
Amarilli, mia Belle
Liam Karth with Greg Berg
Giulio Caccini (1551–1618)
Quella fiamma
Per Pietá, bell'idol mio
Die Krähe
Der Tod und Das Mädchen
Heidenröslein
The Roadside Fire
Linden Lea
Silent Noon
~ 10 minute intermission ~
Francesco Conti (1681–1732)
Vincenzo Bellini (1801–1835)
Franz Schubert (1660–1725)
Franz Schubert (1660–1725)
Franz Schubert (1660–1725)
Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872–1958)
Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872–1958)
Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872–1958)
"Welcome to the Show" Set
Willkommen
John Kander (b. 1927) from Cabaret
Broadway Baby
Stephen Sondheim (b. 1927) from Follies
Friendship Cole Porter (b. 1927) from Anything Goes
with Ellie Medina, alto with Yu-Mei Chang
"Internally Troubled" Set
Be A Dentist
Alan Menken (b. 1949) from Little Shop of Horrors
Freeze Your Brain
Laurence O'Keefe (b. 1969) from Heathers
Raise A Little Hell
Frank Wildhorn (b. 1958) from Bonnie & Cylde
"Humor, Heart, and Legacy" Set
Purpose Jeff Whitty (b. 1971) from Avenue Q
I Can't Hear the City
Marvin Hamlisch (b. 1969) from The Sweet Smell of Success
I Can't Stand Still Dean Pitchford (b. 1958) from Footloose
Liam would love to extend gratitude to everyone for taking the time to support him in his endeavors. Liam would like to thank Prof. Berg, Dr. Gentile, and Yu-Mei Chang for their continuous support and guidance throughout his time at Carthage. A huge thank you goes to Ellie Medina for her support and time, making this recital a reality. Next, Liam would like to thank all of his friends, family, and Carthage faculty for always being there when he needed to talk to someone or ask questions, and to encourage his eagerness to learn. Liam would like to thank his high school choir director, Jessica Heinrich, for helping him learn to believe and trust in himself. Finally, Liam would like to specially thank his mom and dad for their unconditional love and support in his life for chasing his dreams and passions; he would not be where he is today without you.
biographies
Liam Karth is a junior Music Education major and Music Theatre and Dance double minor. Liam is a member of the Carthage Chorale: Vox Ignis, as well as a member of the Carthage Dance Team and the National Dance Education Organization, previously serving as the National Honors Society for Dance Arts Officer and President. Liam also serves as a Lead House Manager for the Office of Visual and Performing Arts and as a Student Ambassador for the Office of Admissions. Carthage Credits: EVERYTHING YOU TOUCH, HEAD OVER HEELS (Ensemble), TO THE GROWTH EDGE, XANADU (Swing/Dance Captain), AWAY FROM THE MIRROR, IN/VISIBLE. Awards: Special Opportunities Music Endowment, Best Individual Ensemble, Outstanding Achievement in Dance Performance, National School Choral Award. IG: @liam.karth
Gregory Berg, Assistant Professor of Music, began teaching at Carthage on an adjunct basis in 1991 and became officially full-time in 1995. His teaching duties have included private voice instruction, direction of opera workshop, and teaching exploring music and opera history. For more than twenty years he served as director of the Lincoln Chamber Singers and was also the piano accompanist for the Carthage Choir. Outside of Carthage, he is host of a daily interview program for WGTD, the local public radio affiliate, minister of music at Holy Communion Lutheran Church, music director for most of the musical productions at the Racine Theater Guild, emcee and soloist for the Kenosha Pops Band, and a columnist for the Journal of Singing. His wife Kathy, a retired elementary music teacher, is a proud Carthage alum.
Yu-Mei Chang is a music director and keyboard player active on theater stages both in Taiwan and China. Her previous Chinese version theater credits include: MAMMA MIA! (Assistant MD and KB2, China), AVENUE Q (Assistant MD and KB-Conduct, China), HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING (Assistant MD and KB-Conduct, China), DADDY LONG LEGS(MD and KB-Conduct, China), MURDER BALLAD (MD and KB-Conduct, China), LAUNDRY (MD, China), MIDNIGHT DINER (MD, China), THRILL ME (pianist, China), JEKYLL AND HYDE (Keyboard 3, China) English version theater credits include: I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE (MD, Taiwan), NEXT TO NORMAL (MD and KB-Conduct, Taiwan), and THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA international tour (KB sub, China and Taiwan), YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (KB sub, Chicago Mercury Theater). Carthage Credits: SOMETHING ROTTEN! (Assistant MD), LEGALLY BLONDE (Assistant MD), HAIR (Keyboarder), Jesus Christ Superstar (MD), Workshop credits: SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD (Pianist), SHE LOVES ME (Keyboarder), THE LAST FIVE YEARS (MD and Pianist), ORDINARY DAYS (MD and pianist), etc. After graduating from Carthage College, where she majored in Music Theatre Vocal Pedagogy, she began her musical journey in America.
Ellie Medina is a Junior Musical Theatre major and Women and Gender Studies minor here at Carthage. She is so proud of Liam and is honored to be in his recital!
This recital is given in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Liam Karth is a voice student of Professor Greg Berg and Dr. Rita Gentile. statement of
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Friday, February 6 • 4 p.m.
H. F. Johnson Recital Hall
Michael Hall Faculty Recital
Wednesday, February 11 • 7:30 p.m.
H. F. Johnson Recital Hall
Student Recital: Vivian Alexander
Saturday, February 21 • 7:30 p.m.
H. F. Johnson Recital Hall
Spring Studio 1 - Dear Elizabeth
Wednesday, February 25 • 7:30 p.m.
David A. Straz Jr. Center 66 tickets required please visit https://www.carthage.edu/arts/box-office/get-tickets/
Spring Studio 2 - The Last Train to Nibroc
Thursday, February 26 • 7:30 p.m.
David A. Straz Jr. Center 66 tickets required please visit https://www.carthage.edu/arts/box-office/get-tickets/
Student Recital: Ella Bergfeld
Saturday, February 28 • 1 p.m.
H. F. Johnson Recital Hall
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