Kara Morgan, mezzo-soprano, November 15, 2023

José García-León, Dean

master of musical arts degree recital

Kara Morgan, mezzo-soprano Yale Opera November 15, 2023 | 7:30 p.m. | Morse Recital Hall in Sprague Memorial Hall JJ Penna, piano

Alaina Ferris b. 1987

The Queen of the Museum (2021)

Alaina Ferris

Mel Bonis 1858–1937

Pourriez-vous pas me dire?, Op. 55

A. L. Hettich

Sur la plage, Op. 3

Hettich

“Viens!” from Trois mélodies, Op. 6 posthume Edouard Guinand

Margaret Bonds Four Songs (c.1963) 1913–1972 I. Even in the Moment transcr. Kara Morgan II. Feast III. I Know My Mind IV. What Lips My Lips Have Kissed

Edna St. Vincent Millay

Robert Schumann 1810–1856 Clara Schumann 1819–1896

“Widmung” from Myrten, Op. 25

Friedrich Rückert

“Ich hab’ in deinem Auge” from Sechs Lieder, Op. 13

Rückert

R. Schumann

“Der Nußbaum” from Myrthen, Op. 25

Julius Mosen

C. Schumann

“Liebst du um Schönheit” from Lieder, Op. 12

Rückert

R. Schumann

“Du bist wie eine Blume” from Myrthen, Op. 25

Heinrich Heine

C. Schumann

“Liebeszauber” from Sechs Lieder, Op. 13

Emanuel Geibel

intermission

Cheryl Frances-Hoad b. 1980

One Life Stand (2011) I. Brief Encounter II. The Pros and the Cons III. Tide to Land IV. Ante-Natal V. The Shadow Tree VI. Rubbish at Adultery VII. In the Chill VIII. The Cycle

Sophie Hannah

This performance is in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Master of Musical Arts degree.

As a courtesy to others, please silence all devices. Photography and recording of any kind is strictly prohibited. Please do not leave the hall during musical selections. Thank you.

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