Singers’ Perspectives: Britten and Hensel

Singers’ Perspectives: Britten and Hensel

As we continue to share reflections from our singers about the music on this program, we highlight two pieces: Britten’s Five Flower Songs and Fanny Hensel’s Abendlich schon rauscht der Wald — each of which explores contrasts in its own right.

Awe in the Natural World: Composer Matt Van Brink

Awe in the Natural World: Composer Matt Van Brink

Matt Van Brink speaks to his favorite nature-inspired works, and to the process of “growing” a piece from concept to premiere and beyond. His beautiful, brief piece, “The Lower Leaves of Trees,” is included on SFCA’s March Program, Out of the Garden, Into the Woods: from Paradise to Scary.