Robert Schumann’s setting of Heinrich Heine’s song cycle, Dichterlibe—A Poet’s Love—is, in a word, spellbinding. The rendering of the age-old theme of love and betrayal is personal and intimate, with barriers between singer and listener removed. It is Romanticism at its most exquisite. Mendelssohn, too, was captivated by Heine’s lyrical genius and wrote music to seven of his poems (“On the Wings of Song” is one)—linking all three giants. His majestic Piano Trio in D minor is an expression of his unwavering belief in the possibility of a harmonious, enlightened world and the triumph of beauty. The charismatic baritone John Moore injects profound psychological insights into the text to produce a riveting experience together with his long-time artistic collaborator pianist Adam Golka. Moore recently made his debut with Washington National Opera as Steve Jobs in The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs, a role he has sung across the U.S. to great acclaim.
John Moore, baritone; Adam Golka, piano; Miranda Cuckson, violin, Yehuda Hanani, cello
“Miranda Cuckson…a brilliant young performer who plays daunting contemporary music with insight, honesty, and temperament…and standard repertory with beauty and assurance.” — The New York Times
“A pianist with brilliant technique and real emotional depth” — The Washington Post
Individual Tickets:
Balcony: $35
Orchestra/Mezzanine: $60
Ages 18 – 35: $25
Student tickets are available at the door: $15
- Early Bird Subscription Deadline: September 28
- Early Bird Subscribers will receive their e-tickets by October 3
- Regular Season Subscribers will receive their e-tickets on October 24
Virtual Tickets:
$30 for each concert; $100 for access to complete season. A link to the concert video is emailed one week after performances.
Tickets go on sale September 10.