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Contemporary art song at BAM: 21c Liederabend

By Kay Kempin, 26 November 2013
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Reviewed at BAM: Harvey Theater, New York City on 22 November 2013
Programme
Programme to include:
Whitacre, Sleep
Performers
Beth Morrison, Director
Paola Prestini, Director
Julian Wachner, Conductor
Novus NY
Choir of Trinity Church Wall Street
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Kay Kempin
Kay Kempin
Flying the flag for all things classical, jazz and a bit experimental, Kay is an amateur pianist and musical scribbler. Kay has her Masters in Culture, Policy and Management from City University, London, and currently works as a fundraiser for the performing arts in New York City.