Join mezzo-soprano Allyson McHardy and pianist Carson for a powerful and evocative recital that explores the many faces of winter through song. Anchoring the program is the world premiere of Winter Songs, a newly commissioned 20-minute cycle by acclaimed Ottawa-based composer Robert Rival, set to six vivid poems by Canadian poet Marjory Pickthall.

Featuring:

• Allyson McHardy – Mezzo soprano

• Carson Becke– piano

Programme

Cecilia Livingston: Penelope

Aaron Copland: Twelve Poems of Emily Dickinson (excerpts)

Rebecca Clarke: Binnorie

Florence Price: Piano Sonata in E minor (excerpts)

Robert Rival: Winter Songs (world premiere)