Equal parts passion and precision, Tunisian-born mezzo-soprano Rihab Chaieb has captivated audiences around the world with her vocal clarity and lavish tone. With added forces from the newly minted Chamberfest Artists-in-Residence, the evening is sure to mark an exceptional festival debut for Chaieb.

Chaieb will be joined by a sextet of strings and piano, performing works befitting a hot summer’s eve including Respighi’s musical depiction of a sunset, Berlioz’s take on a summer night, and Schoenberg’s transportive Transfigured Night.

• Rihab Chaiebmezzo-soprano
• Aaron Schwebelviolin
• Emily Kruspeviolin
• Keith Hammviola
• Carissa Klopoushakviolin
• Leana Ruttcello
• Rachel Mercercello

Ottorino Respighi (1879 – 1936) | Il tramonto (The Sunset) for voice and string quartet, P. 101

Arnold Schoenberg (1874 – 1951) | Verklärte Nacht, Op. 4

Traditional (Andalusian-Arabic), arr. Rosalie Burrell | Lamma Bada Yatathanna

Hector Berlioz (1803 – 1869), arr. David Matthews | Nuits d’été (Summer Nights), Op. 7*
I. Villanelle
II. Le spectre de la rose
III. Sur les lagunes
IV. Absence
V. Au cimetière
VI. L’île inconnue

*This arrangement was commissioned by Christian Gerhaher.

PLEASE NOTE: Signature Series tickets are sold separately and are not Festival Pass, 3-Day Pass, or PIXSIX

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