Playing Dualities: Bernstein and Rorem
Music Style: Contemporary Classical
Two pianos, two accompanists, and two singers in a semi-staged concert of Leonard Bernstein’s “Aria’s and Barcarolles”, along with Ned Rorem’s rarely heard “Four Dialogues”. Pianists, Brent McMunn and Paul Floyd lead this ongoing celebration in honor of Lenny’s 101st Birthday and Ned’s 95th.
COMPOSERS
Leonard Bernstein
Ned Rorem
Michael Welsh
PERFORMERS
Piano: Paul Floyd
Piano: Brent McMunn
Soprano: Graycen Gardner
Tenor: Todd Strange
REPERTOIRE
Bernstein: Aria’s and Barcarolles
Rorem: Four Dialogues
Welsh: Music for Two Pianos