Concert with Metropolitan Singers

Join us for the Grand Opening Night with the Metropolitan Singers Elaine Alvarez& Elise Quagliata & String quartet at The Betsy Hotel! Get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with beautiful music and talented performers. This in-person event is your chance to experience the magic of live music in a stunning setting. Don't miss out on this special night - mark your calendars and get your tickets now!
Program:
1. Robert Schumann – Piano Quintet in E-flat Major, Op. 44
First Movement
2. Richard Strauss – Songs E. Alvarez

• Ruhe, meine Seele
• Cäcilie
• Heimliche Aufforderung
• Morgen - with quartet

3. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – String Quartet in D minor, K. 421
4. Francis Poulenc – Banalités (1940), poetry by Guillaume Apollinaire E.Quagliata

• Chanson d’Orkenise
• Hôtel
• Fagnes de Wallonie
• Sanglots

5. Duets – Elise Quagliata & Aaron Merritt
Intermission
6. Carlos Gardel (arr. William Naughtin) – Por una cabeza
7. Gustav Mahler – Rückert-Lieder (1904), poetry by Friedrich Rücker E.Quagliata

• Ich atmet’ einen linden Duft
• Liebst du um Schönheit
• Blicke mir nicht in die Lieder
• Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen

8. Joaquín Turina – Tres Poemas, Op. 31 E.Alvarez

• Olas gigantes
• Tu pupila es azul
• Besa el aura

9. Xavier Montsalvatge – Cinco Canciones Negras E.Alvarez

• Cuba dentro de un piano
• Punto de Habanera
• Chévere
• Canción de cuna
• Canto negro

11. Giacomo Puccini – Madama Butterfly- Flower Duet-E.Alvarez&Elise Quagliata
12. Giacomo Puccini – Tosca-Vissi d’arte-E.Alvarez&String quintet