

Tribute to Barbara Cook and Tony Bennett
Hosted and curated by Lee Musiker, with Fellows of the Singers Program
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DateAug 23, 2025
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VenueBennett Gordon Hall
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Event Starts1:30 PM
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Public Gates12:30 PM
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Ticket Prices$25
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About the Performance
The Singers Program at the Steans Institute provides an exceptional opportunity for 15 classical vocalists to explore the rich world of art song. Fellows immerse themselves in diverse aspects of the repertoire, including style, technique, language, and performance. Throughout the program, fellows collaborate closely with a team of accomplished musicians and educators, gaining personalized mentorship that nurtures both artistic growth and career aspirations.
In addition to a series of public master classes that focus on growing the fellows’ experience and interpretations of specific repertoire, the musicians participate in several afternoon and evening concerts presented during the summer, some with specially curated themes and others featuring repertoire selected by the performers.
Performers
Lee Musiker, curator/music director, arranger, and pianist
Lawrence Gray, bass
Joel Spencer, drums
Maia Aramburú, soprano
Abigail Arnold, soprano
Kaylyn Taylor Baldwin, soprano
Rachel Blaustein, soprano
Laura Santamaria, soprano
Sophia Baete, mezzo-soprano
Alice Chung, mezzo-soprano
Sophia Maekawa, mezzo-soprano
Elise Miller, mezzo-soprano
Daniel Luis Espinal, tenor
Evan Katsefes, tenor
Dylan Morrongiello, tenor
Robert Wente, baritone
Emilio Vasquez, baritone
Yulin Yan, bass-baritone
Program
Cy Coleman: The Best Is Yet to Come Full Company
Meredith Willson: Till There Was You (from The Music Man) Laura Santamaria, soprano
[Alexander Borodin/]Robert Wright/George Forrest: Stranger in Paradise (from Kismet) Evan Katsefes, tenor
Richard Rodgers: A Wonderful Guy (from South Pacific) Rachel Blaustein, soprano
Richard Rodgers: This Nearly Was Mine (from South Pacific) Sophia Baete, mezzo-soprano
Charles Strouse: Once Upon a Time (from All American) Emilio Vasquez, baritone
Jerry Bock: A Trip to the Library (from She Loves Me) Elise Miller, mezzo-soprano
Jerry Bock: Will He Like Me? (from She Loves Me) Maia Aramburú, soprano
Jerry Bock: Vanilla Ice Cream (from She Loves Me) Abigail Arnold, soprano
Johnny Mandel: The Shadow of Your Smile (Love Theme from The Sandpiper) Yulin Yan, bass-baritone
Leonard Bernstein: Glitter and Be Gay (from Candide) Kaylyn Taylor Baldwin, soprano
–Intermission–
Irving Berlin: Steppin’ Out (from Easter Parade) Company Men
Stephen Sondheim: Losing My Mind (from Follies) Alice Chung, mezzo-soprano
Stephen Sondheim: In Buddy’s Eyes (from Follies) Sophia Maekawa, mezzo-soprano
Bart Howard: Fly Me to the Moon (In Other Words) Robert Wente, baritone
Michel Legrand: How Do You Keep the Music Playing? (from Best Friends) Dylan Morrongiello, tenor
George Cory: I Left My Heart in San Francisco Daniel Luis Espinal, tenor
Richard Rodgers: The Lady Is a Tramp (from Babes in Arms) Rachel Blaustein, soprano; Robert Wente, baritone
Charlie Chaplin: Smile (based on the theme to Modern Times) Elise Miller, mezzo-soprano; Emilio Vasquez, baritone
George Gershwin: I Got Rhythm (from Girl Crazy) Full Company
Program and featured artists are subject to change.