Philadelphia Chamber Music Society: Chrystal E. Williams, mezzo-soprano & Laurent Philippe, piano
Free (Free ($20 in-person))
Crystal E. Williams — They Stand Alone
B.E. Boykin — Moments in Sonder
Ernani Braga — Cinco Canções Nordestinas do Folclore Brasileiro "Five Songs of Northeastern Brazilian Folklore"
Lena McLin — Selected works
Undine Smith Moore — Selected works
Chrystal E. Williams, mezzo-soprano
Laurent Philippe, piano
Robert Schumann – Frauenliebe und Leben, Op. 42
Ernani Braga – Cinco Canções Nordestinas do Folclore Brasileiro ("Five Songs of Northeastern Brazilian Folklore")
Crystal E. Williams – They Stand Alone
B.E. Boykin – Moments in Sonder
Selection of spirituals by McLin, Margaret Bonds, and Undine Smith Moore.
A singer of rare power and clarity, Astral laureate and Academy of Vocal Arts graduate Chrystal E. Williams is acclaimed for her poise, polish, and complete command of a wide range of repertoire. “When you think of what makes singers memorable, it’s this idea of personalizing the material. Williams has it…” (Philadelphia Inquirer).
The livestream will take place at 7:30pm Eastern / 4:30pm Pacific. The video will remain available for 72 hours after each performance, subject to the approval of the artists.
Attending in person:
The performance will take place at:
American Philosophical Society
427 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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