West Chester University Wells School of Music proudly presents...
Guest Artist Recital: Amy Pfrimmer, soprano and Stephen Ng, tenor

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En Français: Mélodies of César Franck and his Musical Heirs

Join us for an enchanting evening of French mélodies, featuring the exquisite works of César Franck and his musical successors. This recital promises to transport you to the heart of French romanticism and beyond.

Amy Pfrimmer, Soprano
Amy Pfrimmer, a distinguished Professor of Music at Tulane University and the Lillian Gerson Watsky Professor in Voice, brings her extensive experience and passion for French mélodie to the stage. With a repertoire that spans Romantic and 20th-century opera, oratorio, concert literature, and song, Amy has captivated audiences worldwide. She has released several acclaimed recordings, including Souvenance: Mélodies and Organ Works of César Franck. Amy has performed with prestigious ensembles such as the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra and New Orleans Opera, and has graced concert series across France, including Vendredi Soirs at St. Pierre le Jeune and Les Estivales de St. Guillaume in Strasbourg.

Stephen Ng, Tenor
Stephen Ng, a celebrated tenor and Professor of Voice at West Chester University, is renowned for his "powerfully expressive voice" (Washington Post). His performances span opera, oratorio, recital, and contemporary music, with notable appearances at De Nederlandse Opera in Amsterdam and the Lucerne Festival Academy under the direction of Pierre Boulez. Stephen's portrayal of the Evangelist in Bach's Passions has received widespread acclaim, and he has collaborated with major early music groups such as Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and the Washington Bach Consort.

Free and Open to the Public
Tickets Not Required

Ware Family Recital Hall
Swope Music Building
817 S. High St
West Chester, PA 19383
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