This high-powered pairing brings together two great artists who share impeccable technique, extraordinarily expressive interpretative skills, and the most elusive gift of all- the ability to connect naturally and joyously with their audiences.
Isabel Leonard, who captivated Krannert Center audiences during her 2014 appearance with Nathan and Julie Gunn, recently made her mark on three leading roles with the Metropolitan Opera in one season and is enjoying a meteoric career path.
Sharon Isbin is a global guitar diplomat and this year’s ELLNORA | The Guitar Festival artist-in-residence, who “conjures an extraordinary palette of sound” (Washington Post). The two Grammy Award winners present an evening of Spanish music for voice and guitar.
Garcia Lorca, trans. Sharon Isbin: Canciones Espanolas Antiguas
El Café de Chinitas
Romance de Don Boyso
Anda, jaleo
Granados: Spanish Dance #5
Albeniz, arr. Segovia: Asturias
Garcia Lorca, trans. Sharon Isbin: Canciones Espanolas Antiguas
Las Mozos de Monleón
Zorongo
Las Morillas de Jaén
La Tarara (arr. de Torre/trans. Isbin)
Sevillanas del Siglo XVIII
Danielpour: ...Of Love and Longing
Rodrigo: Aranjuez ma pensée
Tarrega: Recuerdos de la Alhambra
de Falla, arr. Pujol/Llobet: Siete canciónes populares Españolas
El Pano Moruno
Seguidilla Murciana
Asturiana
Jota
Nana
Canción
Polo
This performance will run approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes, and includes a 20 minute intermission.