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WFMT "Impromptu"

Members of previous years' Voci d'estate program appeared on WFMT's "Impromptu" program. Mezzo-soprano Catherine Crotty, tenors Robert Trumble and George Humphrey, alumni of previous programs, along with director Myron Myers, were invited to discuss the program and its unique features. Each guest, accompanied by pianist Celeste Rue, offered a song selection. Listen as they bring their interpretations to life!

Click to hear the Introduction:

"Vesti la giubba" from Leoncavallo's I Pagliacci (Robert Trumble, Celeste Rue):

Interview segment: "Why found the program?":

"Crepusculo" by Rossini (Catherine Crotty, Celeste Rue):

Interview segment: "Who is the singer you're looking for?":

"Un di all'azzuro spazzio" from Andrea Chénier (George Humphrey, Celeste Rue):

Interview segment: "What is a typical day?":

"O del mio amato ben" by Donaudy (Myron Myers, Celeste Rue):

Conclusion:

 

"Thank you again for a rich experience. It was wonderful to meet each of you and to share music with you. Thank you, Myron, for providing guidance, structure, and safety, and for sharing from your storehouses of wisdom and experience. VotM was a great joy and encouragement to me musically and personally."

--Jennifer Whiting (2009)