Forropera

Guest Artist - Presser Foundation 100th Anniversary Celebration
2025-11-21 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Charles Library, 1900 N. 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19122, United States
“Join The Presser Foundation as we celebrate our 100th Anniversary and the incredible musical community that carries forward Theodore Presser’s legacy.
When: Friday, November 21, 2025 | 7:00-9:00 pm
Where: Charles Library, Temple University
Come as you are and help us honor a century of supporting music in Greater Philadelphia!”

Guest Artist - Counterpoint Concerts: French Affair
2026-03-06 18:30 - 21:30 | L’Enfant Gallery, 1442 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, 20007, United States
EVENT DETAILS
Mezzo-soprano Chrystal E. Williams and pianist Natalia Kazaryan present a stirring program of French songs by Berlioz, Viardot, Ravel, and the Boulanger sisters — composers who defied convention, faced adversity, and remained true to their artistic voices. From the fervent lyricism of Berlioz to the vivid textures of Viardot and Ravel, and the emotional depth of Lili and Nadia Boulanger, each piece tells a story of resilience and conviction. The program also features Forrópera (Chrystal E. Williams, voice, and Felipe Hostins, accordion) in a unique delivery of poetry inspired by the lives of the evening’s composers.
Official event art by David Plunkert.

PROGRAM
Hector Berlioz- Les nuits d’été
Maurice Ravel – Chansons Madécasses
Pauline Viardot – Sérénade, Au jardin de mon père, Lamento, Évocation
Lili Boulanger – Un poète disait, Attente, Vous m’avez regardé avec toute votre âme
Nadia Boulanger – Chanson, Soleil couchant, Cantique

In Recital - Allegro Music Consultants
2026-04-25 19:30 - 20:30
Husband and Wife Duo, Forrópera, share their genre bending musical ingenuity and joy with surrounding communities in a recital with Ekaterina Skliar, domra/mandolin.
