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Join NatPhil and conductor Daniel Hege for a musical journey across the Americas that captures a perfect snapshot of the American experience in each poignant work. Aaron Copland’s sweeping Appalachian Spring Suite paints a portrait of pioneer life, complete with the iconic Shaker hymn “Simple Gifts.” In Joan Tower’s Made in America, the familiar melody of “America the Beautiful” is explored as a love letter and challenge to the country. Samuel Barber sets James Agee’s prose to music in Knoxville: Summer of 1915, a nostalgic depiction of an idyllic evening in the American South as seen through the eyes of a child, sung by soprano Danielle Talamantes. The charm of George Gershwin takes center stage as Talamantes performs cherished songs like The Man I love and Love Is Here to Stay. The program concludes with the vibrant rhythms of Danzón No. 2 by Arturo Márquez, a colorful and electrifying work inspired by the dance halls of Veracruz that brings the concert to a joyful, high-energy close.

Saturday, November 7th at 7:30PM
The Music Center at Strathmore
Bethesda, MD

The University of Texas San Antonio School of Music presents internationally acclaimed soprano Danielle Talamantes and bass-baritone Kerry Wilkerson for an engaging vocal master class at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Talented collegiate singers will perform operatic arias and art songs before receiving live coaching on vocal technique, diction, musical interpretation, collaboration with the pianist, and expressive communication. Open to the public, this behind-the-scenes look at the artistic process offers a fascinating and entertaining experience for musicians and music lovers alike.

Vocal Master Class
Thursday, November 12 at 11:30AM
UTSA Art Building (Room TBD)

Soprano Danielle Talamantes and bass-baritone Kerry Wilkerson will present a Liederabend recital as part of their Fall, 2026 east coast tour. The University of Texas School of Music present this married couple in recital. Join for a meditative evening of German Liederabend in the beautiful Coates Chapel. This program invites audiences into the intimate and expressive world of German art song where poetry and music come together to illuminate the joys, sorrows, passions, and mysteries of the human experience. Featuring masterworks by Brahms, Felix & Fanny Mendelssohn, Schubert, Schumann, and Wagner, this program features one of classical music’s richest and most beloved traditions.

This event is free and open to the public

Featuring Dr. Tracy Cowden, collaborative pianist

Liederabend Recital
Thursday, November 12 7:30PM
Coates Chapel
300 August Street
San Antonio, TX