RBCC Recital Series: Jenny Spence, soprano | SHE:loves – an exploration of feminine life & love
Free ($20 suggested donation)
- Jenny Spence, soprano
- Luke Raffanti, piano
Antonio Vivaldi — Nulla in mundo pax sincera, RV 630
Franz Schubert — Gretchen am Spinnrade ("Gretchen at the spinning wheel"), Op. 2, D. 118
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — "Deh vieni, non tardar" from Le nozze di Figaro ("The Marriage of Figaro"), K. 492
The Recital Series at Richmond Beach Congregational Church continues their 2024-25 series with an hour from acclaimed soprano Jenny Spence! Jenny's recital is an exploration of love in its many forms (pious, romantic, jealousy, parental, loss, and madness) from the feminine perspective.
Mark your calendar for this marvelous hour of music with Jenny!
Reception to follow.
About Richmond Beach Congregational Church (RBCC) Recital Series
Hosted by Richmond Beach Congregational Church, this series of hour-long recitals is a showcase of exceptional local talent, spanning genres from classical to contemporary, from bluegrass to tango, from piano quintet to barbershop. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or a newcomer eager to explore the talents of your community, let the Recital Series at RBCC be your destination for memorable musical encounters.
https://rbccucc.org/musicAbout Jenny Spence, soprano
Born in California, Seattle-based soprano Jenny Spence has been a member of the music staff at Epiphany Parish for four years, and is also part of the artistic staff of Seattle Pro Musica. She studied music at Mt. San Antonio College and Orange Coast College. She has appeared as a soloist and ensemble member with many Seattle, San Diego, Orange, and Los Angeles County performing ensembles, performing works such as the Brahms Requiem, Vivaldi Gloria, Vivaldi Magnificat , several Bach Cantatas, Bach Magnificat, Vaughan Williams Dona Nobis Pacem, Mozart Vesperae Solennes De Confessore, Mozart Requiem, Faure Requiem, Handel Messiah, Handel Dettingen Te Deum, Handel Dixit Dominus, Pergolesi Stabat Mater, Haydn Missa in Tempore Belli, Mechem Songs of the Slave, Monteverdi Vespers of 1610, Carmina Burana, Adams Grand Pianola Music, Buxtehude Membra Jesu Nostri, and many others. Jenny lives in West Seattle with her husband and daughter.
About Luke Raffanti, piano
Luke Raffanti has been a frequent piano performer around Seattle since moving here in 2017. Before the pandemic, he performed frequently at house concerts, retirement homes, and for benefit concerts. In 2018, he earned the top prize in the Chopin Northwest solo piano competition and in 2019 he was featured as vocal accompanist and solo pianist on Classical KING FM. He has enjoyed collaborating with several professional opera companies: Seattle Opera, Seattle Modern Opera Company, and Northwest Opera in Schools, as well as numerous individual professional vocalists. Luke teaches roughly 40 students of all ages at Cascade Piano Studio in Ravenna, and is the collaborative pianist and organist at Richmond Beach Congregational United Church of Christ in Shoreline. Lately Luke has been taking voice lessons with Davida Kagen and singing with Seattle Pro Musica. He earned a BM in classical piano performance and a BA in environmental studies from Oberlin College and Conservatory of Music.
https://soundcloud.com/luke-raffanti