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The Legacy of Emily Dickinson: Concert and Poetry Reading

LunART presents The Legacy of Emily Dickinson: A Poetic Soundscape, a two-day celebration of Emily Dickinson's birthday and enduring legacy on December 14 and 15 at Arts and Literature Laboratory.

On Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 7:00pm, immerse yourself in the world of Emily Dickinson where her timeless poetry meets mesmerizing music. Tickets are $30 ($15 student/ALL member), available at https://www.lunartfestival.org/emilydickinson.

Experience an evocative musical soundscape with Twelve Poems of Emily Dickinson by Aaron Copland, The Gorgeous Nothings by Ingrid Stozel, and Emily's Images by Vivian Fine. In addition, savor the essence of Emily's own words through poetry readings. Join us for a celebration that weaves together art and verse, honoring the enduring legacy of this iconic poet.

Performers: Sarah Brailey (voice), Iva Ugrcic (flute), Heather Huckleberry (oboe), Satoko Hayami (piano).

Illustration of Emily Dickinson courtesy of John Morse.

Sarah Brailey

A native of Wisconsin, Grammy Award-winning soprano Sarah Brailey enjoys a versatile career that defies categorization. Praised by The New York Times for her “radiant, liquid tone,” she is a prolific vocalist, cellist, recording artist, and educator. 

Sarah’s numerous career highlights include performing with Kanye West and Grammy Award-winning alternative-classical vocal band Roomful of Teeth at the Hollywood Bowl, serenading the Mona Lisa with John Zorn’s Madrigals at the Louvre in Paris, and performing the role of The Soul in the world premiere recording of Dame Ethel Smyth’s The Prison, for which she received the 2020 Grammy for Best Classical Solo Vocal Album. Other notable recent and upcoming projects include Barber’s Knoxville: Summer of 1915 with the Colorado Symphony; Julia Wolfe’s Her Story with the Lorelei Ensemble and the Boston, Chicago, Nashville, National, and San Francisco Symphony Orchestras; and John Zorn works with... Read More

Iva Ugrčić

Named BRAVA Magazine’s "Women to Watch 2022" and the “Musician of the Year 2018” by the Well-Tempered Ear, Dr. Iva Ugrčić (she/her) is one of the most exciting and adventurous flutists in the international pantheon. Described as “a natural star on her instrument,” Dr. Ugrčić has been featured as a solo artist as well as a chamber and orchestral musician, performing around the world. Iva enjoys a unique and versatile career as a flutist, educator, entrepreneur, and music advocate.

After receiving the prestigious Albert Roussel Scholarship, Iva moved to Paris where she finished her master’s degree. In 2017, Ugrčić completed her Doctor of Musical Arts degree at University of Wisconsin - Madison as a recipient of a prestigious Paul Collins Wisconsin Distinguished Fellowship. Since then, Iva won the Irving Shain Competition, multiple concerto competitions, and received the James Smith... Read More

Satoko Hayami

An award-winning pianist, Dr. Satoko Hayami (she/her) performs and teaches solo, duo, and chamber music worldwide, most notably in Italy, Hungary, Croatia, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Canada, and throughout the United States. Her adventurous programming and virtuosic playing brought her to prestigious venues such as the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in D.C.; Millers Outdoor Theater in Houston, TX; Harris Hall in Aspen, CO; Overture Center for the Performing Arts and Memorial Union Shannon Hall in Madison, WI. A passionate performer of new music, Satoko co-founded Sound Out Loud Ensemble, a contemporary chamber ensemble, which received national acclaim in 2018, winning first prize in Chamber Music Performance of The American Prize.

A versatile artist and acclaimed collaborative pianist, she is in constant demand for collaborations with today's leading musicians including Grammy winners and artists from prominent ensembles such as the San Francisco Symphony,... Read More

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