Date: 11/2/2015
Time: 7:30 p.m.

Crimi Auditorium

The vocal beauty and communicative powers of Stephanie Blythe and the sensitive and stylish piano playing of Craig Terry combine to express a nation’s hopes, dreams, loves and values in a presentation featuring the repertoire of the Great American Songbook.

On television and stages throughout our country Stephanie Blythe has breathed new life into these works in interpretations that possess the ability to touch contemporary audiences. Her deep commitment and authority in presenting this repertoire have made Blythe the reigning Queen of American Song in our time.

Regularly performing with some of the world’s leading singers and instrumentalists, Craig Terry has launched an impressive international career. Currently Terry is in his 11th season as assistant conductor, and has recently been named music director of the Ryan Opera Center at Lyric Opera of Chicago. Previously, he served as assistant conductor at the Metropolitan Opera after joining its Lindemann Young Artist Development Program.

Both Terry and Blythe were featured in a “Live from Lincoln Center” national broadcast on PBS in 2013.