The Art of Song
STAMFORD — On Sunday, November 17, at 3 p.m., Friends of Music of Stamford presents The Art of Song, a concert featuring Mario Diaz-Moresco, baritone, and
Spencer Myer, piano. These two acclaimed performers will present works by composers Gabriel Fauré (with words by Charles Grandmougin), Gustav Mahler (with words by Friedrich Rückert), John Musto (with words by Christina Rosetti, Edna St. Vincent Millay, and Louise Bogan), and William Bolcom (with words by Arnold Weinstein).
Admission is by donation; the suggested donation is $12 per person, $6 for seniors & students. There is no charge for those under age 13. Cash or check only; no advance ticket sales or reservations.
Performances are generously hosted by the Stamford United Methodist Church at 88
Main Street, Stamford, NY. The Stamford United Methodist Church is handicap
accessible and has ample parking. For more information about Friends of Music of
Stamford, visit www.friendsmusic.org.
An active interpreter of Opera, Art Song, and New Music, Mario Diaz-Moresco is recognized for his versatility and stage presence. Highlights of his recent seasons include recitals with pianist Spencer Myer at the Mendocino Music Festival, California’s “InConcert Sierra” series, the Dame Myra Hess Memorial Series in Chicago, and the Chamber Music Festival of Saugatuck, numerous concerts with the Brooklyn Art Song
Society, performances with John Musto and Amy Burton with the Cincinnati Song Initiative, and performances of the music of Joan La Barbara and Alex Weiser at
Roulette Intermedium.
Mario Diaz-Moresco studied at the University of Colorado, the University of Southern California and most recently completed the Professional Studies Diploma program at Mannes School of Music at The New School. He has been a young artist with Chautauqua Opera, Central City Opera, The Glimmerglass Festival, a Stern Fellow at SongFest, and a Vocal Fellow at the Ravinia Steans Music Institute. Operatic roles include Papageno, Guglielmo, Schaunard, Malatesta, Orfeo, Mercutio, Morales, Sid, and William in The Fall of the House of Usher by Philip Glass. Diaz-Moresco was a finalist in the 2019 Jensen Foundation vocal competition and the 2018 Joy in Singing competition. He is currently in his second cycle as a resident singer for American Opera Projects’ Composers & the Voice.
American pianist Spencer Myer is one of the most respected and sought-after artists on today’s concert stage. His orchestral, recital and chamber music performances have been heard throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, Africa and Asia- including New York City’s Weill Recital Hall, 92nd Street Y and Steinway Hall, Philadelphia’s Kimmel Center and London’s Wigmore Hall. Myer’s 2005 recital/orchestral tour of South
Africa included a performance of the five piano concerti of Beethoven with the Chamber Orchestra of South Africa, followed by return orchestra and recital tours in 2008, 2010, 2012, 2015 and 2018. Many of his performances have been broadcast on WQXR (New York City), WHYY (Philadelphia), WCLV (Cleveland) and WFMT (Chicago). Spencer Myer’s career was launched with three important prizes: First Prize in the 2004 UNISA International Piano Competition in South Africa, the 2006 Christel DeHaan Classical Fellowship from the American Pianists Association and the Gold Medal from the 2008 New Orleans International Piano Competition. He is also a laureate of the 2007 William Kapell, 2005 Cleveland and 2005 Busoni International Piano Competitions. A Steinway Artist, Mr. Myer has released four CDs on the Steinway & Sons label since 2017.
