10th Anniversary of Festival of Song: Lauren Snouffer and Rolando Villazón

Two inventive singers unite at the Scottish Rite Temple to close the 10^th Anniversary of Festival of Song: Lauren Snouffer and Rolando Villazón. Lauren Snouffer, one of the most versatile and respected sopranos on the international stage, will open the Santa Fe Opera’s Orfeo as La Musica. We also welcome the production’s Orfeo, legendary tenor and Renaissance man Rolando Villazón, praised the world over as “the most charming of today’s divos” (The Times). Join us for the final Festival of Song and celebrate the voices of these critically acclaimed artists.  

About Festival of Song

Now in its 10^th iteration, Festival of Song presents stars of the opera world in intimate recitals at the Scottish Rite Temple. All performances are followed by a reception in the Grand Ballroom where you are invited to meet the artists. 

Program

Giuseppe Verdi
In solitaria stanza
Il poveretto
L’esule

Franz Schubert
(1797–1828)
Heimliches Lieben, D.922, Serie 20. No. 544a

Alexander von Zemlinsky
(1871–1942)
From 5 Gesänge, Op. 7
IV. Irmelin Rose
II. Entbietung

Wandl’ich im Wald des Abends

Hugo Wolf
From Mörike-Lieder
Nimmersatte Liebe
Der Knabe und das Immlein
Verborgenheit

Francesco Paolo Tosti
Ideale
Non t’amo più
L’alba separa dalla luce l’ombra

Ricky Ian Gordon
Souvenir
Will There Really Be a Morning?

Carlos Guastavino
La Rosa y el Sauce

Alberto Ginastera
Canción al Arbol del Olvido

Jorge del Moral
Besos Robados