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carthage music department presents
Senior Voice Recital Austin Zepeda, tenor Greg Berg, accompanist
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Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022 | 2:00 p.m. H. F. Johnson Recital Hall
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program Linden Lea
Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872–1958)
Sorrow, Stay
John Dowland (1563–1726)
I’ll Sail Upon the Dog Star
Henry Purcell (1659–1695)
Sento nel core
Bel piacere from Agrippina
An die Musik
‘S Wonderful
Miracle of Miracles from Fiddler on the Roof
I’m Here from The Color Purple
Alessandro Scarlatti (1660–1725) George Frideric Handel (1685–1759)
Franz Schubert (1797–1828) George Gershwin (1898–1937)
Jerry Bock (1928–2010) and Sheldon Harnick (b. 1924)
Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, Stephen Bray
Thank you for joining me for an afternoon of music. I am happy to share the fun that Greg and I have had the past 3 semesters in voice lessons. The pieces being performed are a mix of different styles. We will start with a folk song whose text comes from a poem by English scholar William Barnes (1800-1886). Notice during this piece an aqueous melody that conveys the narrator’s appreciation for the superior beauty and serenity of this lea, which endures all seasons and through all conditions. Another two English songs follow: the first is by Dowland, who is renowned for his melancholic style. Originally composed for voice and lute, enjoy the somber yet sharp consonances that make this piece unique. The second is by Purcell and showcases classical Baroque technique. Next are 3 contrasting pieces in Italian, followed by one in German by Franz Schubert. The English translation of the text for An die Musik: Beloved art, in how many a bleak hour, when I am enmeshed in life’s tumultuous round, have you kindled my heart to the warmth of love, and borne me away to a better world! Often a sigh, escaping from your harp, a sweet, celestial chord has revealed to me a heaven of happier times. Beloved art, for this I thank you! Although popularized by jazz musicians, ‘S Wonderful by Ira and George Gershwin can be categorized with the last 2 pieces of the program as coming from the musical theater world. From Fiddler on the Roof, “Miracle of Miracles” is a playful piece that conveys Motel’s disbelief and appreciation for permission to love Tevye’s daughter Tzeitle. And to end, a solo from The Color Purple. For context, this piece is originally sung by the main character Celie, who suffered countless miserable events in her life. This piece is her acceptance of these events and a realization that despite this suffering, moving forward is always possible. This recital is important to me because I rarely perform for others, and I usually succumb to nerves when the opportunities arise. Although my studies in college have revolved around political science, the work that Greg and I have done together shouldn’t exist for no one to listen. So let this recital be a testament to the passion that is alive in the music department at Carthage, let it be something to say: I’m here. A final word of thanks to Greg for preparing so quickly and of course my family and girlfriend. These blessed people are the most supportive.