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SUMMARY:Bach’s Lunch: La Femme Vaillante: Reviving the Musical Legacy of Augusta Holmès\, Part 1  (Lecture and Performance)
DESCRIPTION:Join contralto Melissa Elsman (our newest voice faculty) and pianist Kathryn Southworth for Part One of this lecture–recital exploring the early life and music of nineteenth-century Parisian composer Augusta Holmès. Celebrated in her lifetime yet seldom remembered today\, Holmès defied societal expectations by composing on a grand scale—an endeavor deemed “masculine” and inappropriate for women of her era. \nRenowned not only for her music but also for her poetry\, voice\, and striking presence\, Holmès captivated many of the leading artists of her day. Camille Saint- Saëns is quoted as saying “We were all in love with her— literary men\, savants\, painters\, musi­cians; any one of us would have been proud to make her his wife.” \nThis program highlights her early years\, a period marked by passion\, romance\, and artistic inspiration. A selection of musical works and poetry written by Augusta Holmès that reflect this season of her life will be performed\, including her ardent song set Les Sérénades and her fiery song cycle Les Heures. \nBios: \nMelissa Elsman (voice)\, classical singer and music educator\, holds a B.M. in Vocal Performance from The Boston Conservatory and an M.M. in Vocal Performance from Chicago College of Performing Arts. She continues her studies with renowned countertenor Mark Crayton. A member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing\, Melissa teaches voice to children and adults from beginner to advanced levels\, in a variety of styles including classical\, musical theater\, and popular music. An active performer with over 20 years of experience\, Melissa’s repertoire spans from art song to opera\, with a special interest in lesser-known works. She has produced and performed lecture-recitals\, including La Femme Vaillante: Reviving the Remarkable Musical Legacy of Augusta Holmès\, which she has toured both locally and in Chicago. \nKathryn Southworth (piano department co-chair\, piano\, performance workshops\, Canterbury Singers) holds a B.M. in Piano Performance from Oberlin Conservatory and an M.M. in Vocal Accompanying and Coaching from the University of Illinois. She held a graduate assistantship as staff accompanist under the tutelage of acclaimed accompanist John Wustman and served as a musical ambassador to Costa Rica with soprano Ollie Watts Davis. She has been a collaborative pianist for Opera North\, Dartmouth College\, Plymouth State University\, and Boston Ballet\, and has also served as music director\, accompanist\, and organist for many theater and choral groups in New England. Kathy is currently music director and organist for the Canterbury United Community Church. Former faculty positions include St. Paul’s School and Plymouth State University. \nBach’s Lunches are free and open to the public. They are made possible in part through the generosity of the Walker Fund.
URL:https://www.ccmusicschool.org/event/bachs-lunch-la-femme-vaillante-reviving-the-musical-legacy-of-augusta-holmes-lecture-and-performance/
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SUMMARY:Bach’s Lunch: La Femme Vaillante: Reviving the Musical Legacy of Augusta Holmès\, Part 2  (Lecture and Performance)
DESCRIPTION:Join contralto Melissa Elsman (our newest voice faculty) and pianist Kathryn Southworth for Part Two of this lecture–recital exploring the life and music of nineteenth-century Parisian composer Augusta Holmès. Denied access to the Paris Conservatory like her male peers\, Holmès persuaded César Franck to take her on as a private student. “She arouses in me the most unspiritual desires\,” her composition instructor is famously quoted as saying. Yet Holmès’s brilliance extended far beyond her presence: during her studies with Franck\, she began composing large-scale works—an endeavor considered forbidden for women of her time. \nThe program examines the height of her fame\, including the commission of her monumental Ode Triumphale to celebrate the centenary of the French Revolution\, which premiered in 1889 at the Palais de l’Industrie with 1\,200 musicians. This is followed by the profound hardships she faced\, both professionally and personally\, which left her financially strained. Despite these challenges\, Holmès remained resilient\, turning toward spirituality and maintaining hope and optimism. Selected songs from her Twenty Melodies will be performed to reflect the struggles she endured\, alongside selections from her Divine Tales\, which showcase her enduring strength and devotion to the divine. \nBios: \nMelissa Elsman (voice)\, classical singer and music educator\, holds a B.M. in Vocal Performance from The Boston Conservatory and an M.M. in Vocal Performance from Chicago College of Performing Arts. She continues her studies with renowned countertenor Mark Crayton. A member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing\, Melissa teaches voice to children and adults from beginner to advanced levels\, in a variety of styles including classical\, musical theater\, and popular music. An active performer with over 20 years of experience\, Melissa’s repertoire spans from art song to opera\, with a special interest in lesser-known works. She has produced and performed lecture-recitals\, including La Femme Vaillante: Reviving the Remarkable Musical Legacy of Augusta Holmès\, which she has toured both locally and in Chicago. \nKathryn Southworth (piano department co-chair\, piano\, performance workshops\, Canterbury Singers) holds a B.M. in Piano Performance from Oberlin Conservatory and an M.M. in Vocal Accompanying and Coaching from the University of Illinois. She held a graduate assistantship as staff accompanist under the tutelage of acclaimed accompanist John Wustman and served as a musical ambassador to Costa Rica with soprano Ollie Watts Davis. She has been a collaborative pianist for Opera North\, Dartmouth College\, Plymouth State University\, and Boston Ballet\, and has also served as music director\, accompanist\, and organist for many theater and choral groups in New England. Kathy is currently music director and organist for the Canterbury United Community Church. Former faculty positions include St. Paul’s School and Plymouth State University. \nBach’s Lunches are free and open to the public. They are made possible in part through the generosity of the Walker Fund. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ccmusicschool.org/event/bachs-lunch-la-femme-vaillante-reviving-the-musical-legacy-of-augusta-holmes-part-2-lecture-and-performance/
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