Nathan Cicero (MM ’18, Vocal Accompanying) was a pianist for a Schubert Karaoke Brunch, where singers joined together for two hours of Schubert lieder, in January, as a member of The Lied Society in Minneapolis. He was also musical director for Skylark Opera’s production of Così fan Tutte in March, 2019. Twin Cities Stages stated: “The typical orchestra behind an opera is replaced by a single piano player, music director Nathan Cicero, who deftly plays Mozart’s quick score and did not leave be wanting for any more accompaniment.” More reviews can be found at skylarkopera.org/press.
Tag Archives: Vocal Accompanying
Hyejin Kwon Gave Master Class in Canada Reply
Hyejin Kwon (MM ’11, Vocal Accompanying) gave a master class for piano majors of the Claude Watson School for the Arts in Ontario, where the piano majors have been studying the skills required to be a répétiteur. It was part of a collaboration with the Canadian Opera Company and the Claude Watson Arts Program’s study of Dvorak’s Rusalka.
Mary Trotter Performed with Vocal Group Cantus Reply
Mary Trotter (MM ’13, Vocal Accompanying) performed Schumann’s Dichterliebe with the Minneapolis-based vocal group Cantus in July. A review by the Twin Cities Pioneer Press states: “Yet ‘Dichterliebe’ isn’t just a showcase for singers, but for a pianist, as well, and Mary Trotter proved an ideal guide on the 16-song emotional journey, laying out the terrain expertly, whether a desolate desert of loss or a blossoming garden of delight in love.”
Pei-Hsuan Lin Awarded Aspen Music School Collaborative Piano Vocal Fellowship Reply
Pei-Hsuan Lin, a vocal accompanying GPD candidate, has been awarded a full-tuition fellowship as a 2020 Collaborative Piano Vocal Fellow with the Aspen Music School.
Peyson Moss Joins the Brevard College faculty Reply
Peyson Moss (MM ’16, Vocal Accompanying) has joined the music faculty at Brevard College as a vocal departmental pianist and coach and continues to serve as the director of music and organist at the Brevard-Davidson River Presbyterian Church.
