An evening of song inspired by the Upper West Side featuring composers George Gershwin, Ned Rorem and Paul Ziegler. Come enjoy vocal selections celebrating the beauty and creativity of our unique neighborhood.

Performers

Christine Browning, soprano

Ongama Mhlontlo, tenor

Sara Chiesa, piano

Program

A Little Bit in Love from Wonderful Town by L. Bernstein

I’m a poached Egg by G. & I. Gershwin

Someone to watch Over Me -by G. & I. Gershwin

Kiss me Kate: Always True to You In My Fashion by Cole Porter

Act One, Scene Two: “The House” from The Beckoning Fair One by Paul Zeigler

Vilja Song from The Merry Widow by Franz Lehár

Love’s Philosophy by R. Quilter

The Lordly Hudson by Ned Rorem

To the Sky by Jay Althouse

Homeward Bound by Jay Althouse

The Green Dog by Herbert Kingsley

Dewain’s Song of Liberation and Surprise by John Adams

You’ll Never Walk Alone from Carousel by Rodgers and Hammerstein

Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps by Joe Davis & Osvaldo Farres

I Get Along Without You Very Well by Hoagy Carmichael

I Wish You Love by Charles Trenet & Albert A. Beach