Revel in the energetic cadences and emotive melodies of life and love as Whatcom Chorale presents rousing song cycles rooted in Roma folk music. Works by Johannes Brahms, Franz Schubert, and Robert Schumann expand on and immortalize the playful and heartfelt traditions of the European countryside. Treat yourself to the lush harmonies and intricate rhythms of these exquisite musical tapestries. This program features Dongho Lee as accompanist.

Program

Part I
Franz Schubert, “An die Sonne,” “La Pastorella,” “Ständchen,” “Widerspruch”
Johannes Brahms, “Der Abend,” “Nächtens,” “O Schöne Nacht,” “Sehnsucht,” “Warum,” “Zum Schluss”

Part II
Johannes Brahms, Vier Ziegeunerlieder, ZigeunerliederA
Robert Schumann, Zigeunerleben