Hawaiian baritone Quinn Kelsey, renowned for his rich, powerful voice and commanding stage presence, brings his artistry to Vocal Arts DC alongside esteemed pianist Craig Ketter. This intimate recital explores themes of adventure, nostalgia, and reflection through Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Songs of Travel, a stirring cycle that captures the spirit of the wandering soul. Complementing this journey, selections from Aaron Copland’s Old American Songs celebrate the heart of American folk traditions.
The program also features Gerald Finzi’s Let Us Garlands Bring, a beautifully expressive setting of Shakespeare’s texts that showcases Kelsey’s deep musical sensitivity. Known for his acclaimed performances on the world’s great opera stages, Kelsey brings these art songs to life with warmth and depth, offering audiences a rare opportunity to experience his voice in its most personal and expressive form.
"What makes [Quinn] special -- and very special indeed -- is the way he moves into whatever material he sings and inhabits it entirely." -- Washington Post
"Craig Ketter ... collaborative pianist, produced some of the most satisfying sounds I have heard in decades..." --New York Concert Review
