Ladies Musical Club: Schubert 225th
Free
- Katie H. Stevenson, mezzo-soprano
- Minju Kim, piano
- Valentina Rodov, piano
- Soohyun Juhn, cello
- Johanna Mastenbrook, piano
Franz Schubert — Ellens dritter Gesang, D. 839, Op. 52, No. 6 "Ave Maria"
Franz Schubert — Die Forelle ("The Trout"), Op. 32, D. 550
Franz Schubert — Gretchen am Spinnrade ("Gretchen at the spinning wheel"), D. 118
Franz Schubert — Impromptu in G-flat major, D. 899, Op. 90, No. 3
Franz Schubert — Heidenröslein, D. 257
Franz Schubert — Die Schöne Müllerin ("The Miller's Daughter"), Op. 25, D. 795 (Der Neugierige)
Franz Schubert — Ständchen ("Serenade"), D. 889 (arranged for cello)
Franz Schubert — Fantasia in F minor for piano four hands, Op. posth. 103, D. 940
Ladies Musical Club (LMC) fosters classical music among its members and in communities in the State of Washington through education, performance, and awards. LMC organizes over 50 free classical music concerts from October through May by LMC member-musicians and guests throughout Seattle and the Eastside.
About Katie H. Stevenson, mezzo-soprano
Katie Stevenson made her European debut at the Ilmington Music Festival in England, and shortly after performed in concerts in Ireland and Germany. Before moving to Germany she performed the title role in Carmen, Lola in Cavalleria Rusticana and Biancofiore in Francesca da Rimini with the Amici Opera in Philadelphia. She first performed in Philadelphia with the Atlantic Coast Opera Festival in the role of Emilia in Verdi’s Otello.
While living in New York City, Ms. Stevenson performed the role of Dorabella in Cosi fan tutte at the Metropolitan Opera Guild Rose Venue, Romeo in I Capuleti e I Montecchi with Ido Dinner Opera, Mercedes in Carmen with the Amato Opera Company, and Enrichetta in I Puritani with Riverside Opera. She performed in concerts with Dicapo Opera, Amore Opera, Opera On Tap, and Opera Collective in NYC.
In Alaska she performed roles in Suor Angelica, Kalmanoff's The Audition, Carmen and Roméo et Juliette with the Anchorage Opera. As a young artist she traveled to Nova Scotia to perform the role of The Secretary in Menotti’s The Consul and to North Carolina to perform Dorabella in Cosi fan tutte.
Ms. Stevenson was born in Oregon and has recently moved to Seattle.
https://www.facebook.com/KatieStevensonMezzoSoprano/About Minju Kim, piano
Pianist Dr. Minju Kim, a native of South Korea, has established herself as a versatile soloist, chamber musician and collaborative pianist. Minju has won numerous awards, including the Sidney Wright Accompanying Competition, Korean Music Association Competition, and Korea-Germany Brahms Association Competition. With her avid interest in chamber music, Minju joined Bowdoin International Music Festival and Music Academy of the West as a fellow in collaborative piano. Currently, Minju serves as collaborative pianist at Shoreline Community College, Seattle University, and Northwest Girlchoir, and works with several private studios for instruments and voice. Minju holds degrees in Piano Performance from Seoul National University (B.M.), Indiana University (M.M./P.D.), and University of Texas in Austin (D.M.A), and in Collaborative Piano from New England Conservatory (M.M.).
About Valentina Rodov, piano
Valentina Rodov was born and raised in Moscow, Russia, and received her music education as a concert pianist from the famous Moscow Conservatory. She performed solo and in chamber groups prior to emigrating to the United States. Once in the USA, Valentina decided to become a lawyer, which she successfully accomplished upon graduating from law school in Los Angeles and passing the California Bar. Valentina practiced law as business litigator in Southern California for over twenty years until she and her husband moved to Seattle. With great support and encouragement from the Seattle music community, Valentina came back to piano playing, and soon became a frequent and critically acclaimed recitalist and chamber music performer at various venues in the Seattle area.