Part of the Library’s Second Sunday Concert Series

Mezzo-Soprano Elisabeth Shoup and Pianist Michael Clement will offer a delightful Sunday afternoon concert of classics at the Library. From favorites by Mozart and Brahms, to selections by Berlioz and Bernstein, this program will bring a bit of warmth to a late winter afternoon.

Program

“Parto, parto”
From La Clemenza di Tito by W.A. Mozart (1756-1791)

“Vergibliches Ständchen,” Op. 84
“Meine Liebe ist grün,” Op.63
“Die Mainacht,” Op. 43
“Von ewiger Liebe,” Op. 43
4 songs by Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)

“D’amour, l’ardente flame”
From La Damnation de Faust, Op. 24 by Hector Berlioz (1803-1869)

Intermission

Siete canciones populares espagnoles by Manuel de Falla (1876-1946)
1. El Paño Moruno
2. Seguidilla Murciana
3. Asturiana
4. Jota
5. Nana
6. Canción
7. Polo

A Charm of Lullabies, Op. 41 by Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)
1. A Cradle Song
2. The Highland Balou
3. Sephestia’s Lullaby
4. A Charm
5. The Nurse’s Song

“What a Movie!”
From Trouble in Tahiti by Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990)


About the performers:

Elisabeth Shoup is a rising mezzo-soprano from Schodack, NY. Most recently she made her Carnegie Hall debut with the New York Lyric Opera, singing the role of Margot in Massenet's Manon. In 2008, Elisabeth made her professional debut as a Studio Artist with Opera New Jersey, performing Margot in The Merry Widow and in the chorus of La Traviata. Since then, she has also performed with Hubbard Hall's Outreach, Lake George Opera and Opera a la Carte.

Elisabeth received her education from the Juilliard School in NYC and from Oberlin College and Conservatory, where she received Bachelors in Theater from the College and in Vocal Performance from the Conservatory. Other favorite roles have included Singer #3 in Conrad Susa's Transformations, Fidalma in Il Matrimonio Segreto and Anybodys in West Side Story. In addition to singing, Elisabeth teaches chorus at the Albany Preparatory Charter School and is an actress and model with Albany Talent and Modeling agency.

Pianist Michael Clement is a frequent performer in chamber music on concert series
throughout the Northeast. He received his education from the Eastman School of Music,
the Chautauqua Institute, the University of Arizona, and the University of Southern
California. As a student in Tucson, he was engaged as the pianist for the Tucson
Symphony and the Arizona Opera. After relocating to southern California, his musical
activities centered around the world of opera and vocal accompanying, filling positions at
the Long Beach Opera, Orange County Opera and as the director of the Opera Workshop
at California State University at Long Beach.

Locally, Mr. Clement has served as the Music Director for Opera Excelsior, and as staff
accompanist for Skidmore College and the College of Saint Rose. He is Minister of
Music at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Albany, the pianist for the Mendelssohn Club of
Albany, and pianist for the Lake George Opera in Saratoga. In addition to his
performance activities, he enjoys teaching many talented students in his Niskayuna
studio.