Vocal Arts and Music Festival, Festival Opening Night

In partnership with the International Vocal Arts Institute founders Joan Dornemann and Paul Nadler of the Metropolitan Opera, the festival unites opera's rising stars with legendary coaches and outstanding instrumentalists for two weeks of master classes and performances.

The opening concert celebrates German composers and works, and features the festival singers and guest faculty musicians, including pianist Peter Laul who joins the festival for the first time. Repertoire to include Schumann’s “Piano Quintet” and a dynamic range of German Lieder.

For more information: http://www.artscenter.vt.edu/vamf/index.html