Concert News: Leisner and Kelly Perform Die schöne Müllerin

David Leisner and Michael Kelly

Perform Schubert's Die schöne Müllerin 

Saturday, February 15, 2020

Union Avenue Christian Church

  (733 Union Boulevard - 63108)

Our two concert Special Blends continues this Saturday, February 15 with guitarist David Leisner and baritone Michael Kelly joining forces to perform Franz Schubert's song cycle Die schöne Müllerin! This is truly a one of a kind concert that you won't want to miss!

David Leisner is an extraordinarily versatile musician with a multi-faceted career as an electrifying performing artist, a distinguished composer, and a master teacher. Currently the Chair of the guitar department at the Manhattan School of Music, David is also the author of Playing with Ease: a healthy approach to guitar technique.

He returns to St. Louis this Saturday with duo partner, Michael Kelly, who has distinguished himself as a consummate artist, sought-after for his riveting interpretations of recital, concert and operatic repertoire.Michael is a graduate of the Eastman School of Music and Juilliard, and was a member of the Opernstudio at Opernhaus Zürich.

Die schöne Müllerin is a song cycle by Franz Schubert based on poems by Wilhelm Müller. The story tells the tale of a young man who journeys through the countryside and falls in love with the miller's daughter only to be met with the despair of unrequited love. Originally composed for piano and voice, David has masterfully arranged the piano part for solo guitar. To read the program notes and full translations, click here.

For this very special performance, we've selected a very special venue. The concert takes place at Union Avenue Christian Church, this Saturday, February 15th, at 7:30pm. Click Here to  Purchase Tickets, and we’ll see you Saturday!