The SPA Trio: Songs from the Salon
Songs from the British Isles and Italy + Rachmaninoff & Gounod
Susanna Phillips, soprano | Paul Neubauer, viola | Anne-Marie McDermott, piano
Historic recordings of some of the great singers of yesteryear include many performances of salon type songs. Some of these included John McCormack with Fritz Kreisler, Marian Anderson with William Primrose, and Bing Crosby with Jascha Heifetz! It is repertoire of great charm, featuring arching melodies, emotional harmonies, and simple textures.
Featured Artists
Featured Artists
UPCOMING CONCERTS
Apr 24, 2025 | 7 PM
Schubert’s Trout Quintet: Masterworks Revealed and Revisited
Dive into Schubert’s beloved Trout Quintet paired with a hidden gem of trailblazer Louise Ferranc. The richness of piano and strings is showcased in two masterpieces of resounding brilliance.
Nov 20, 2025 | 7 PM
Joyful Beethoven: Season Opener
Beethoven’s radiant Septet, Nielsen’s playful Serenata, and Strauss’ mischievous Till Eulenspiegel combine for an evening of warmth, wit, and artistry.
Dec 11, 2025 | 7 PM
The Lush Guitar
Grammy-winner Jason Vieaux joins strings for a journey from Haydn’s refinement to Paganini’s virtuosity and Boccherini’s Spanish flair.
Jan 10, 2026 | 7 PM
Rising Artists in Concert
Experience emerging talent alongside mentors Sussmann and Arron in this culmination of CMSPB’s transformative mentorship week.
Jan 22, 2026 | 7 PM
Golden Baroque: The Luminous Flute
Experience Baroque splendor with flutist Sooyun Kim leading an ensemble through elegant works by Telemann, Purcell, and Couperin.
Feb 4, 2026 | 7 PM
Rhapsody in Blue
Step into the Roaring Twenties with Gershwin’s iconic Rhapsody, Milhaud’s jazz-inspired Creation, and works by Prokofiev, Price, and Ravel.
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