Join composer Peter Dayton for a celebration of the change of season: a concert of songs on the autumn themes of transition, mortality, and nature. The Saunter into Autumn features an eclectic program of contemporary art song sung by some of Baltimore’s best and brightest artists: sopranos Katie Procell and Arianna Arnold sing works by Baltimore-based composers Peter Dayton and Michael Rickelton, as well as works by Tania León and Carl Smith. Baritone (and pianist) Aaron Thacker will give the world premiere of Dayton’s “In the Desert” song cycle, setting poetry by Stephen Crane. All ticket sales will go to the performing artists. Peter Dayton and established collaborative pianists Valerie Hsu and Aaron Thacker will accompany these brilliant singers.

This concert is supported by the Maryland State Arts Council. https://msac.org

Concert Program:
3 Modernist Songs, by Peter Dayton: Arianna Arnold – Soprano, Peter Dayton – Piano
Atwood Songs, by Tania León: Arianna Arnold – Soprano, Valerie Hsu – Piano

In the Desert, by Peter Dayton: Aaron Thacker – Baritone, Valerie Hsu – Piano

–Intermission–

Time and Memory, by Michael Rickelton: Katie Procell – Soprano, Aaron Thacker – Piano

When Israel Out of Egypt Came, by Carl Smith: Katie Procell – Soprano, Peter Dayton – Piano