Woven in Song

2024-2025 William Gammon Henry Concerto Competition winners

Xiajing Luo, soprano

Cecil Garrison, tenor

Get swept away by the drama, beauty, and passion of the human voice in this captivating concert filled with powerful orchestral moments, unforgettable melodies & live narration. Whether you’re an opera lover or just curious about the genre, this evening offers something for everyone — from a thrilling new work inspired by Antarctica’s icy landscapes to instantly recognizable tunes that have graced film scores, commercials, and pop culture. Soaring soprano and tenor solos will take center stage, bringing emotional storytelling to life, while the orchestra surrounds you with lush, cinematic sound. This unforgettable concert bridges the familiar beauty of classic opera with the awe-inspiring wonder of earth’s most remote frontier.

MCMICHAEL: Blue Continent: Visions of Antarctica

ROSSINI: La gazza ladra: Overture

BIZET: Carmen Suite No.1

WAGNER: Rienzi

PUCCINI: “Nessun Dorma” from Turandot

MASCAGNI: Cavalleria rusticana – Intermezzo

LEONCAVALLO: I Pagliacci: “Vesti la giubba”

Narrated by Lance Hargis and Darla Diltz