Isolation Point Virtual Concert Series

Hannah Pagenkopf, soprano & Susan Varcoe, piano

Mountain View Festival presents another beautiful Isolation Point concert featuring soprano Hannah Pagenkopf and pianist Susan Varcoe.

The event is free and will be premiered on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at 7:00 PM through YouTube.

PROGRAMME:
David McIntyre: 
Creek Bistro Specials
Tosti: Non T'amo Piu
Van Gli Effluvi de le Rose
Wolf: 
Die Bekehrte  O Wär Dein Haus 
Schubert: 
Gretchen am Spinnrade
Schumann: Waldesgespräch 
Mozart: 
Der Zauberer 
Richard Strauss
: Ständchen

Praised for the “special, silvery beauty and expressiveness” of her singing (Calgary Herald), soprano Hannah Pagenkopf has performed extensively in her hometown Calgary and abroad. She has been featured as a soloist and performer by Mountain View Festival, Luminous Voices, Cowtown Opera, Early Music Voices, the Calgary Bach Society, and the Pro Arts Society, among others. She has also appeared as a soloist with several orchestras including the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, Red Deer Symphony Orchestra, and baroque chamber orchestra Rosa Barocca. Most recently Hannah reached the finals of the NATS Artist Awards competition in New York City, placing 2ndand winning an additional prize for “Most Promising Singer”. In addition to her solo performances, Hannah sings with the Christ Church Anglican choir and is the soprano section principal of the Calgary Philharmonic Chorus. She is also passionate about working with senior citizens, performing regularly at residences and programs for the Alzheimer Society of Calgary.

Susan Varcoe is a versatile and sought-after collaborative pianist, with a variety of specializations such as musical theatre, art song and jazz. Based in Calgary, Susan performs locally as well as internationally. She has worked with Calgary Opera, Cowtown Opera, Stage West dinner theatre, and the Banff Centre summer opera program, among others.  The U of C vocal program, Mount Royal voice program and Ambrose University have all been a part of her work with singers. Susan has recently returned to Canada from Mexico, where she was performing in various projects including acting as music director for several musicals, performing in jazz festivals, and accompanying silent movies. 

Presented by: Mountain View Connection and Festival

Genres: Woodwinds, Voice, Strings, Keyboard, Chamber Ensembles