Putting together a fun, interesting and creative recital is a challenge. Really. So-called "Academic" recitals are relatively easy. One must include certain elements in order to fulfill academic requirements. Western European languages must all be represented. Usually these recitals go in chronological order of composition. Each section is united by some element, most commonly the composer, sometimes just the language.
During the course of my student career I put together and performed approximately 10 recitals. (2 undergraduate, 2 Master's, 2 Professional Studies, 4 Doctoral) You would think that I would be more confident in my expertise at this. Alas, you would be wrong!
It is June and my first faculty recital at Clayton State University is in October. The theme is "A Woman's Life and Love" (remind you of Schumann?") The sections will be as follows:
Daughter
Sister
Mother
Lover
Looking forward to writing about each as we go.
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