Farewell Recital
Frederica von Stade, mezzo-soprano
Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, soprano
Brian Zeger, piano
Sunday, October 4, 3pm, Symphony Hall

For nearly four decades, "Flicka" has charmed us with her warm tone, expressive tenderness, and emotional immediacy. Frederica von Stade has gathered admirers from around the world throughout her career. Don’t miss the chance to hear her thrilling artistry in her Farewell Tour with special guest, the illustrious Kiri Te Kanawa.

“von Stade can do no wrong. Her singing was polished yet warm, like china under whose thin glaze are painted scenes of extraordinary delicacy. One heard dainty, loving anticipation and the solitary soul. It was something close to ecstasy.”
—Newsday

Program:

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
“Via resti servita” from Le nozze di Figaro
“Ach, ich fühl’s” from Die Zauberflöte
“Vedrai, carino” from Don Giovanni

Traditional; Arr. Benjamin Britten
O, Waly Waly

Traditional; Arr. David Cullen
Scarborough Fair

Aaron Copland
“Why do they shut me out of Heaven?” from 12 Poems of Emily Dickinson

Traditional; Arr. Benjamin Britten
Oliver Cromwell

Francis Poulenc
“Hôtel” from Banalités
“Les gars qui vont à la fête” from Chansons villageoises
"Les chemins de l’amour"
“Fêtes galantes” from Deux poèmes
“C’est ainsi que tu es” from Métamorphoses
“Voyage à Paris” from Banalités

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
“Ah, guarda, sorella” from Così fan tutte

Joseph Canteloube
Selections from Chants d’Auvergne
Baïlèro
L’aïo dè rotso
Lo Fiolaire
Lou Boussu
Malurous qu’o uno fenno

Additional selections announced from the stage:
Ambroise Thomas
"Me voici dans son boudoir" from Mignon

Daniel Schmitt & Marc Berthomien
from Jardins de Paris
Jardin d'Albert Kahn
Bois du Boulogne

George Gershwin
Summertime

Cole Porter
By Strauss

Carol Hall
Jenny Rebecca

Jake Heggie
A Route to the Sky

Gioachino Rossini
Duetto buffo di due gatti

Encores:
Cole Porter
True Love

Louiguy
La Vie En Rose