Kerry and I are thrilled to announce that we have been selected as Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) Touring Roster Artists for the 2026–2028 touring cycle. The Texas Touring Roster is a curated statewide…
Music for a Great Space annually presents a culturally diverse series of inspiring small ensemble and solo concerts. Founded in 1990, the series features world-class artists in significant venues in Greensboro for audiences from across the Piedmont Triad. MGS accompanies each concert with related educational experiences for children and adults.
Kerry Wilkerson and I look forward to kicking off our Fall Liederabend tour in Greensboro, NC. We will be joined by collaborative pianist, Arlene Shrut. 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, Felx & Fanny Mendelssohn, Schubert, Schumann, and Wagner, this program features one of classical music’s richest and most beloved traditions.
Music for a Great Space – Liederabend
Friday, October 2nd at 7:30PM
Christ United Methodist Church
Greensboro, NC
Returning to her Alma mater, soprano Danielle Talamantes and bass-baritone Kerry Wilkerson will present a Liederabend recital as part of their Fall, 2026 east coast tour. The Virginia Tech School of Performing Arts present this married couple in recital. Join for a meditative evening of German Liederabend in the beautiful CtK sanctuary at twilight. 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.
Featuring Dwight Bigler, collaborative pianist
Liederabend Recital
Thursday, October 8th at 7:30PM
Recital Salon – Squires Music Building
Blacksburg, VA
Liederabend
with
Danielle Talamantes, soprano, and Kerry Wilkerson, bass-baritone and collaborative pianist, Ann Lee
Sunday, October 18 @ 5:00 p.m.
Reception to follow
Christ the King
1801 N. Quaker Lane, Alexandria VA
Join for a meditative evening of German Liederabend in the beautiful CtK sanctuary at twilight. 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, Felx & Fanny Mendelssohn, Schubert, Schumann, and Wagner, this program features one of classical music’s richest and most beloved traditions.
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.
Featuring Dr. Tracy Cowden, collaborative pianist
Liederabend Recital
Thursday, November 12 7:30PM
Coates Chapel
300 August Street
San Antonio, TX
Join for the annual tradition of Part I of Handel’s glorious Messiah!
Part I of Handel’s Messiah traces the arc of hope fulfilled, beginning with humanity’s longing for redemption and culminating in the joyful celebration of Christ’s birth. Through soaring choruses, intimate reflections, and radiant orchestral writing, Handel captures both the tenderness and majesty of the Incarnation. Rather than dramatizing the Christmas story, Messiah invites us to contemplate its profound spiritual meaning. It is music that has inspired audiences for nearly three centuries with its timeless message of comfort, hope, and joy.
Featuring:
Conductor, Yoojin Muhn
Soprano, Danielle Talamantes
Mezzo-soprano,
Tenor,
Bass-baritone, Kerry Wilkerson
Handel’s Messiah
Sunday, December 6 at 4:00PM
University Methodist Church
San Antonio, Texas
Join for the annual tradition of Highland Park Presbyterian’s presentation of Handel’s glorious Messiah!
Handel’s Messiah is one of the most beloved and enduring masterpieces in the choral repertoire, tracing the story of redemption through prophecy, the life of Christ, His Passion, Resurrection, and ultimate triumph over death. Rather than presenting the story as an opera, Handel and librettist Charles Jennens invite listeners into a profound meditation on Scripture through music of extraordinary beauty and emotional power. From the quiet assurance of “Comfort Ye” to the exultant “Hallelujah” Chorus and the triumphant closing “Amen,” Messiah continues to inspire audiences with its timeless message of hope, faith, and renewal.
Featuring:
Conductor, Greg Hobbs
Soprano, Danielle Talamantes
Mezzo-soprano,
Tenor,
Bass-baritone, Kerry Wilkerson
Handel’s Messiah
Saturday, December 19 at 5:00PM
Highland Park Presbyterian Church
Dallas, Texas
The Greensboro Symphony Orchestra presents a monumental season highlight with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, a timeless work that celebrates the power of music to unite and inspire.
Joined by the Winston-Salem Symphony Chorus and outstanding vocal soloists, the orchestra brings to life Beethoven’s visionary masterpiece. From its dramatic opening to the triumphant “Ode to Joy” finale, the Ninth Symphony remains one of the most profound and uplifting achievements in all of music.
Filled with grandeur, emotion, and a message of universal brotherhood, this extraordinary performance promises an unforgettable and deeply moving concert experience.
Saturday, May 15th at 7:30PM
Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts
Greensboro, NC
Christopher Dragon, conductor
Danielle Talamantes, soprano
Kerry Wilkerson, bass-baritone
Programmed as part of the Harmonium of Texas’ inaugural season and a spectacular celebration honoring the 200th anniversary of Beethoven’s death, Symphony No. 9 stands as one of the greatest achievements in Western music, culminating in the groundbreaking finale that introduces voices into the symphonic form. Setting Friedrich Schiller’s Ode to Joy, the choral movement proclaims a stirring vision of universal brotherhood, hope, and the triumph of the human spirit. From its hushed opening to its jubilant conclusion, the work continues to unite audiences through its enduring message of joy, freedom, and shared humanity.
Berio: Sinfonia (1968/69)
Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, op. 125 “Choral”
Conductor: Jeffrey Kahane
Soprano: Danielle Talamantes
Mezzo-soprano: Crystal Jarrell Johnson
Tenor: David Portillo
Bass-baritone: Kerry Wilkerson
Also featuring the San Antonio Meistersingers and Roomful of Teeth
Harmonium of Texas
Friday, May 21 at 7:30PM
Lila Cockrell Theatre
San Antonio, Texas