The Soldier's Tale / The Greater Trumps – SPU Faculty Artist Series
Free
- Brian Kai Chin, cornet
- Todd Gowers, double bass
- Christopher T.F. Hanson, violin
- Mary Kantor, clarinet
- David Krosschell, trombone
- Janene Nelson, mezzo-soprano
- Eric Rynes, violin
- Francine Peterson, bassoon
- Margaret "Maggii" Young-Weitzel, conductor
This performance commemorates the 100-year anniversary of the SPU School of Music! In celebration, we're putting on a fun, free performance, with costumes and snacks! A few years ago, SPU Prof. Emeritus of English Doug Thorpe paired Stravinsky's The Soldier's Tale with his own libretto, presenting a modern spin on the tale. Now our hero is a businesswoman who has fallen prey to the temptations of capitalism, and who now has a big decision to make. What will she choose?
Come enjoy our all-star cast of musicians: SPU Music Faculty – Brian Chin, Todd Gowers, Dan Adams, Christopher Hanson, Mary Kantor, Dave Krosschell, Jan Nelson, and Maggii Weitzel, plus special guests Eric Rynes and Francine Peterson.
About Brian Kai Chin, cornet
About Todd Gowers, double bass
About Christopher T.F. Hanson, violin
About Mary Kantor, clarinet
About David Krosschell, trombone
About Janene Nelson, mezzo-soprano
Praised for her mellow voice and gorgeously sung performances, mezzo-soprano Janene Nelson is an affecting interpreter of opera, oratorio, and art song. Ms. Nelson’s notable opera roles include Third Lady in Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte, Nicklaus in Offenbach’s The Tales of Hoffmann, Dorabella in Mozart’s Cosí fan tutte, Beggar Woman in Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd, and both Rosalinde and Prince Orlofsky in Strauss’ Die Fledermaus. Her concert work includes performances with the Oregon Mozart Players, the Oregon Bach Collegium, and Northwest Baroque. Ms. Nelson holds a doctorate in vocal performance from the University of Oregon, and currently serves as Head of Vocal Studies at Seattle Pacific University.
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