Pianist Patrick Keith is heading to Germany.
Before he leaves, he and soprano Ayse Goknur Shanal perform in A Woman’s Love and Life in recital. The programme will feature Schumann’s exquisite song cycle Frauenliebe und Leben, as well as works by Poulenc, Schubert, Chausson, Strauss and a couple of surprises.
Tickets: $20/Students and concession $10/ under 16 free.
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