An American Original: Dominick Argento At 85 March 30, 2012

Faculty artist Linda Mabbs is joined by several of her colleagues in this tribute to the music of Dominick Argento, in celebration of his 85th birthday.

From the lively Six Elizabethan Songs to the piano four-hand settings of the Valentino Dances, this concert is the first of various programs that will be presented throughout the month of April as the School of Music explores the many facets of this remarkable American composer.

The Art of Argento: A Retrospective of Composer Dominick Argento's Works will culminate in fully staged productions of Argento's Postcard from Morocco and Miss Havisham's Fire by the Maryland Opera Studio, April 20-29.

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