A lover of all sorts of music written for the classically trained human voice, Steve Dubrow has attended dozens of the classical vocal recitals that the UNT College of Music presents annually to the public without charge. These recitals demand the same level of technique and artistry as an opera performance, but the recital format and location make possible a special intimacy and directness of contact between singer and audience. There are neither sets nor costumes. The one featured singer simply stands and delivers an approximately 90-minute program of gorgeous music, accompanied in most instances by a trained concert pianist.
This group will attend a selection of recitals each semester. The group will meet at the recital venue 30 minutes before the performance, at which time Steve will provide context for the music about to be performed; there will be further discussion during the intermission and after the performance. College of Music faculty and students will be invited to share their unique perspectives with the group as well.
