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WAYNE – Dr. Sarah Farr, mezzosoprano, and Shelly Armstrong, pianist, examine “What’s in a Name?” with a concert performance encompassing centuries of art songs attributed to women’s names. The concert, free and open to the public, is at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 24, in Ley Theatre, located in the Brandenburg Building at Wayne State College.
Farr is an associate professor of music at Wayne State, and Armstrong serves as the college’s collaborative pianist.
The concert will also be livestreamed. To view the livestream, visit www.wsc.edu/watch-live. The program is accessible by selecting the event from the “Upcoming Music Events” list at www.wsc.edu/musicdepartment.
Repertoire features women’s names, such as Nina, Rachel, Chloe, Sylvia, and Adelaide. Selections by American, French, Austrian, German, Italian, and British composers originate from the early 1700s to the late 20th century. Composers include Rick Sowash, W.A. Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, Giovanni Paisiello, Cecile Chaminade, Franz Schubert, and Gerald Finzi.
The international perspective continues with songs presented in English, Italian, German, and French languages. Many pieces are love songs. Selections also include songs of grief; praise to Diana, the Roman goddess of the moon.
