SongFest

Jamie Barton Masterclass

July 01, 2026

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This event is free and open to the public. SongFest is honored to welcome Jamie Barton for a special residency featuring masterclasses for singers and pianists. Renowned for her commanding artistry, musical insight, and generosity as a teacher, Barton will work closely with participants on technique, interpretation, collaboration, and expressive communication. Her masterclasses offer a rare opportunity to engage with one of today’s leading operatic artists in an intensive, supportive learning environment that reflects SongFest’s commitment to artistic excellence and professional development.

Martin Katz Masterclass: The Songs of Richard Strauss

July 06, 2026

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This event is free and open to the public. Concerts will be presented in Daniel Recital Hall and Daniel Chapel at Furman University and feature SongFest participants, faculty, and guest artists.

A livestream will be available for all concerts, with the exception of the master classes led by Jamie Barton. All master classes will take place in the Daniel Music Building on the campus of Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina. Auditors are welcome to attend selected master classes and are encouraged to support SongFest through a contribution.

Free parking is available on campus.

I, Too, Sing America - A Celebration of Black Art Song

July 07, 2026

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This event is free and open to the public. Concerts will be presented in Daniel Recital Hall and Daniel Chapel at Furman University and feature SongFest participants, faculty, and guest artists.

A livestream will be available for all concerts, with the exception of the master classes led by Jamie Barton. All master classes will take place in the Daniel Music Building on the campus of Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina. Auditors are welcome to attend selected master classes and are encouraged to support SongFest through a contribution.

Free parking is available on campus.

Songs of Resilience and American Voices

July 11, 2026

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This event is free and open to the public. Songs of Resilience and American Voices pairs Sheila Silver’s newly composed Songs of Resilience with vocal music by American composers spanning a variety of styles and traditions. Conceived in response to contemporary world events, Silver’s cycle reflects themes of resistance, courage, compassion, and hope through newly commissioned texts written specifically for the project. Together with works by other American composers, the program celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the enduring power of song to inspire reflection, connection, and humanity.

The Nordic Project

July 12, 2026

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This event is free and open to the public. This project introduces vocal repertoire from Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Denmark, exploring the beauty and cultural richness of Nordic art song. As part of SongFest, the Scandinavian Project and Concert will feature songs in Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, and Danish, coached by Kathleen Roland-Silverstein and Francesco Barfoed.

Participants will examine repertoire rooted in folk traditions and trace its development into works now featured on international concert stages. A basic introduction to Scandinavian diction will be provided, along with repertoire resources for continued study. No prior knowledge of the languages is required.

An Evening of Songs by Tom Cipullo

July 14, 2026

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This event is free and open to the public. This concert celebrates the art songs of American composer Tom Cipullo, whose music is known for its emotional immediacy, lyrical intensity, and keen sensitivity to text. Exploring themes of love, loss, memory, and identity, Cipullo’s songs pair expressive vocal writing with richly nuanced piano parts, creating works that are both intimate and dramatic. All songs on this program will be coached by the composer, offering performers and audiences a rare opportunity to experience this repertoire shaped directly by the composer’s own artistic insight.

American Tune Concert

July 17, 2026

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Curated by Adriana Zabala, America 250 commemorates a pivotal milestone in our nation’s history through the lens of American song. This program traces the rich diversity of voices, stories, and musical traditions that have shaped the United States—from folk-inspired roots to contemporary expressions. Through art song and chamber works that reflect themes of identity, community, struggle, and hope, America 250 invites performers and audiences alike to reflect on the evolving American experience and the power of music to tell our collective story.

Art Song Prize Recital

July 17, 2026

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Kendra Lund, soprano and Renea Li, piano, were selected as this year’s winners of the SongFest Art Song Prize in recognition of their exceptional artistry, collaboration, and communication in performance.

Scenes from the Operatic Stage - Die Zauberflöte

July 19, 2026

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This event is free and open to the public. Scenes from the Operatic Stage brings together some of opera’s most compelling moments of love, conflict, comedy, and heartbreak. Featuring fully staged scenes from beloved operas spanning multiple styles and eras, this concert showcases the dramatic power, vocal artistry, and theatrical imagination at the heart of the operatic tradition.

Scenes from the Operatic Stage - COSÌ FAN TUTTE and THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE

July 19, 2026

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This event is free and open to the public. Scenes from the Operatic Stage brings together some of opera’s most compelling moments of love, conflict, comedy, and heartbreak. Featuring fully staged scenes from beloved operas spanning multiple styles and eras, this concert showcases the dramatic power, vocal artistry, and theatrical imagination at the heart of the operatic tradition.

SongFest: Young Artist

June 29, 2026 - July 20, 2026

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As a 2026 Young Artist with SongFest, I performed in An Evening of Tom Cipullo Songs recital, Italia in Canzone recital, and as Alice Ford in Falstaff for the Opera Scenes program. In addition to recital performances, I performed in masterclasses for Martin Katz, Adriana Zabala, Kathryn Cowdrick, and more.