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The program features two appealing, recent song cycles: Four Songs by Andre Previn (set to Morrison’s texts) and Genius Child by Ricky Ian Gordon (set to poems of Hughes).  “Both Emily and I are dedicated to performing works with composers or poets from underrepresented groups,” explains soprano Katherine Jolly.  “We’re also committed to performing new works, which our recent CD, Preach, Sister, Preach������Ƿɳ��������.”

���DZ�����Դ��� has appeared in leading roles with Opera Theatre Saint Louis, Florida Grand Opera, New York City Opera, Virginia Opera, Lyric Opera Cleveland, American Lyric Theatre and others. In the concert arena, she performs widely, including recent appearances as the soprano soloist in Handel’s The Messiah with the Evansville Philharmonic, the Richmond Symphony, and the Phoenix Symphony.  A winner of the 2006 Metropolitan Opera National Council Grand Finals, the New York Times wrote “Katherine Jolly used her agile, bright lyric soprano to superb effect.”  Dr. Jolly is currently Associate Professor of Voice at Oberlin Conservatory, and she previously held faculty positions at St. Louis University and Indiana University.

�ʾ����Ծ������� made her international solo debut at The Cultural Center of the Philippines in Manila, where she was praised for “tonal beauty and clarity,” “a graceful, effortless manner,” and a “vibrant, … spirited and movingly expressive” performance.  An active soloist and chamber musician, her collaborations include performances with musicians of orchestras and institutions around the world, including recitals with members of the Cincinnati, San Francisco, Detroit, Nashville, Charlotte, and Virginia Symphony Orchestras, and faculty of the Juilliard School, University of Cincinnati College–Conservatory of Music, Indiana University, Oberlin Conservatory, and Florida State University.  She is on the faculty of Randolph College.

�������������� performs with the groundbreaking flute and cello duo Terra Voce.  Known for creative programs combining the diverse and the unexpected, they have thrilled audiences at venues across the country such as the Millennium Stage at the Kennedy Center and New York’s Riverside Church. Gabbert currently teaches at ����ý, and maintains a private studio in Crozet and Charlottesville, VA.

Single tickets for February 2 may be purchased at the door and are $5 for the General Public and $4 for students and seniors (free for ����ý students.  for more information or call 540-887-7294.