A Tribute to Glen Roven at Spectrum.
by Paul J. Pelkonen
The evolution of the modern classical art song did not start in the concert or recital hall. No, the preferred performance venue was at the liederabend ("song evening"), a small-scale, informal salon performance with a singer, a pianist and the music of Schubert, Schumann or later, Brahms and Hugo Wolf. On Thursday night, the New York New Music Collective celebrated a modern song-master, Glen Roven with a program featuring world premieres of two song cycles by the Brooklyn-born composer.
by Paul J. Pelkonen
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| The conjuror: composer Glen Roven's songs were celebrated at Spectrum on Thursday night. |
