The Manley and Doriseve Thaler Vocal Concert Series presents soprano Karen Slack, accompanied by Daniel Schlosberg, piano.

Praised for her “sizeable voice that captured all of the vacillating emotions” (The New York Times), Karen Slack is "not only one of the nation's most celebrated sopranos, but a leading voice in changing and making spaces in classical music" (Trilloquy). A recipient of the 2022 Sphinx Medal of Excellence, Slack is a sought-after collaborator, curator and artistic advisor known for her fiery charisma and groundbreaking approach to engagement.Slack has performed with The Metropolitan Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Washington National Opera, Scottish Opera, San Francisco Opera, Dallas Opera, and Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, among others, and with major ensembles including the Melbourne and Sydney Symphony Orchestras .

Brooklyn-based composer, pianist, music director, and arranger Dan Schlosberg’s music has been performed by the Dover Quartet, Choir of Trinity Wall Street, Minnesota Orchestra, Nashville Symphony and countless more.In 2021, Schlosberg was the audition, rehearsal, and soundtrack pianist for Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story.Schlosberg‘s work has been described as “mercurial”, “imaginative”, “richly detailed yet delicate” and “flat-out brilliant” by the New York Times; “surprisingly illuminating” and “theatrically effective” by Opera News; and “witty” and “ingenious” by the Wall Street Journal.

Together , Karen Slack and Dan Schlosberg promise us a night we will never forget!

Thursday, 10/24/2024 7:00pm | Hockett Family Recital Hall

Manley and Doriseve Thaler Vocal Concert Series: Karen Slack, soprano with Daniel Schlosberg, piano

Free, open to the public