Top Flight: Soaring Classics
Diana Walker Neve
2763 Evergreen Ave
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
801-485-7280
charles_diana@comcast.net
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UAC |
$500 |
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Presenter |
$750 |
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Total |
$1,250 |
Availability: July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008
This is a user friendly, easy accessible program. The concert is designed not only for those who are already familiar with and love classical music and particularly the songs of the master composers, but also for those who are cautiously venturing into the world of classical music, which may seem foreign and a bit intimidating.
Although it is not traditional to speak with the audience during classical music programs, Diana believes it is essential to communicate as a person and as the singer. Understanding and therefore enjoyment is enhanced through brief spoken explanations; Diana acts as a hostess or tour guide to the world of the songs, then creates that world through performance.
The songs are in many languages – German, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish, English, Latin, Hebrew, maybe even Welsh, Korean, etc. Written translations are included with the program. Much of the music comes from the Classical Art Song (i.e. the German Lied, the French Chanson, the early Italian arias), but may also include contemporary American classical songs, sacred songs and certain folks songs.
Outreach Programs:
The Singer and the Song is a program which introduces grade school children to different kinds of vocal music and emphasizes developing talents of all kinds. It was performed for years as a Young Audience program for schools in the Salt Lake City area.
Diana enjoys giving Master Classes with a mini-concert for the music departments at High Schools and/or Colleges/Universities, giving the students a chance to work with a professional singer. The mini-concert has been given for the entire high school with positive results. This generally increases audition attendance at the regular concert.
Technical Requirements:
- Well tuned Grand Piano in concert hall
- Microphone and stand
- Good musical sound system
- Lighting for a typical concert performance, soft amber/lavender gels are great.
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