NICK ANNOUNCED AS 2023-24 KAUFMAN MUSIC CENTER ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE
The 2023-24 Kaufman Music Center Artists-in-Residence are the trailblazing self-conducted orchestra A Far Cry, the composer and multi-instrumentalist Angélica Negrón and the Grammy-nominated tenor and educator Nicholas Phan.
Kaufman Music Center’s Artists-in-Residence are pioneering composers, performers and ensembles who are developing groundbreaking multidisciplinary projects as well as educational opportunities to mentor and inspire. From masterclasses to imaginative performance experiences, you’ll find them on stage at Merkin Hall, in our classrooms and out in the community participating in dynamic and engaging learning experiences with students across our programs. The 2023 Artists-in-Residence are an extraordinary group of trailblazers who are shaping the music field, and who share a deep commitment to the next generation.
Hailed as “one of the world’s most remarkable singers” (Boston Globe), “one of the most beautiful young lyric voices around”(Opera News) and “an artist who must be heard” (NPR), American tenor, curator and educator Nicholas Phan has been praised for his keen intelligence, captivating stage presence and natural musicianship. He performs regularly with the world’s leading orchestras and opera companies and is also an avid recitalist. In 2010 he co-founded the Collaborative Arts Institute of Chicago to promote art song and vocal chamber music, where he serves as artistic director. A celebrated recording artist and three-time Grammy nominee, Phan is the first singer of Asian descent to receive a Grammy nomination in the Best Classical Solo Vocal Album category.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
December 11, 7:30 pm, Merkin Hall – What Makes It Great? performance with host Rob Kapilow
March 11, 12 pm, Merkin Hall: Public Masterclass with Kaufman Music Center vocal students
May 30, 7:30 pm, Merkin Hall – Performance with Jasper String Quartet and pianist Myra Huang featuring the world premiere of a Kaufman Music Center co-commissioned work by Vivian Fung addressing climate change
Throughout the season: Coaching and masterclasses with Lucy Moses School and Special Music School High School vocalists