Presented by the Santa Fe Opera, MUSIC OF THE BARD is a free recital that celebrates the enduring literary brilliance and wit of William Shakespeare, Bard of Avon. Featuring eight Apprentice Singers, this concert showcases the profound interplay between music and literature, where timeless words inspire rich musical expression.

Showcasing music by Purcell, Chausson, Stravinsky, Schubert, Blitzstein, Korngold, Larsen and Quilter, MUSIC OF THE BARD demonstrates how composers across eras and styles have reimagined Shakespeare’s poetry and drama into vivid musical expressions – offering a musical journey that bridges the past and present.

MUSIC OF THE BARD
July 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM
First Presbyterian Church
208 Grant Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501

FEATURING
Andrew Bearden Brown
Elizabeth Hanje
Ryan Bryce Johnson
Mary Beth Nelson Zaros
Lauren Randolph
Korin Thomas-Smith
Jasmin Ward
Ryan Wolfe
Accompanied by Carol Anderson and Anna Smigelskaya

Free; Seating is first come, first served.

For more information: https://www.santafeopera.org/whats-on/apprentice-recital/