November 10th, 2024 - The Art of Song

The unforgettable afternoon of music with The Art of Song, was a stunning celebration of timeless art songs and arias. Audiences experienced beautiful works by renowned composers like Samuel Barber, Leonard Bernstein, Gabriel Fauré, Giacomo Puccini, and more, performed in six languages—English, French, German, Italian, Polish, and Russian. The recital skillfully blended intimate tradition with concert hall sophistication.

Performed by talented artists Hillary Watkins, Jose Vargas Ramirez, Veronica Samiec, and Nyela Basney—all connected through their time at the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University, where Nyela Basney currently serves as a member of the Artist Faculty —the concert was truly a remarkable experience.