The great Canadian mezzo-soprano Allyson McHardy has performed at the Paris, Chicago and San Francisco Operas, and with conductors including Johannes Debus, Seiji Ozawa, and Trevor Pinnock. With the extraordinary pianist Carson Becke, she brings a seasonally appropriate program celebrating the joys and challenges of winter, showcasing a brand-new song cycle by Ottawa composer Robert Rival.

ON THE PROGRAM

Aaron Copland: Twelve Poems of Emily Dickinson (selections)

Rebecca Clarke: Binnorie

Florence Price: Piano Sonata in E minor

Cecilia Livingston: Penelope

Robert Rival: Winter Songs

Allyson McHardy, mezzo-soprano
Carson Becke, piano

Presented by Scotia Festival of Music, The Music Room Chamber Players Series brings 21 delightfully varied chamber and classical music concerts to Halifax from September to May, showcasing a wide range of local and visiting performers.