Past Concerts
LYNX has been putting on unique concerts since 2016. Below you can browse through media from those events.
Spring 2020
Autism Advocacy Series: Chicago Premiere
The Autism Advocacy Series amplifies the voices of individuals who have autism and are primarily nonverbal through the commission and creation of brand-new art song (music for voice and piano). This groundbreaking initiative came to Chicago for the first time in 2020, after three years of successful world premiere events in Cincinnati, OH.
Lynx Project was also lucky enough to host a presentation by Mitchell Robins, letterboarder and blogger. You can read more about him here: https://mitchellslifewithautism.com
Where: Anderson Chapel at North Park University, 5149 N Spaulding Ave, Chicago, IL
When: March 7th, 2020
Composers:
Rosśa Crean
Meg Huskin
Benjamin Krause
Performers :
Olivia Doig, soprano
Emma Smart, mezzo-soprano
Nicholas Ward, baritone
Christina Giuca, piano
Writers:
Spring 2020
Autism Advocacy Series World Premiere 2019-20
Lynx Project’s 2019-20 Autism Advocacy Series set the words of four individuals with autism to music in newly commissioned art songs. Nina, Emily, Aarush, and Darren are between the ages of 9-19 and are primarily non-verbal, but communicate by pointing to letters on a board in a process called the Rapid Prompting Method.
This year’s world premiere event was hosted by Sycamore High School on February 29th, 2020.
Where: Sycamore High School Auditorium, Montgomery, OH
When: February 29th, 7pm
Photography by Kate Hursh
Composers:
Rosśa Crean
Meg Huskin
Benjamin Krause
Performers:
Teresa Perrotta, soprano
Christina Hazen, mezzo-soprano
Stephen Hanna, baritone
Matthew Umphreys, piano
Writers:
Fall 2019
Snapshots of Every Voice: Salon Series
Snapshots of Every Voice’s second Salon Series concert took place at Narloch Piano Studios featuring a diverse program of songs including André Previn’s Four Songs for Soprano, Cello and Piano, setting the text of Toni Morrison.
Where: Narloch Piano Studio, Chicago, IL
When: December 6th, 8pm
Performers :
Carmenchú Dominguez, soprano
Caitleen Kahn, soprano
Hope Shepherd DeCelle, cello
Christina Giuca, piano
Fall 2019
Snapshots of Every Voice: Salon Series
Snapshots of Every Voice returned for an intimate Salon Series in 2019-20, which kicked off with a home concert in west Lincoln Park, featuring the artistry of Anna Laurenzo, Achilles Bezanis, and Christina Giuca.
Where: Chicago, IL
When: November 3rd, 3pm
Photography by Mairead Kahn
Performers :
Anna Laurenzo, mezzo-soprano
Achilles Bezanis, tenor
Christina Giuca, piano
Spring 2019
Tangled Webs
Tangled Webs was Lynx Project’s very first concert program, and it returned to Chicago this spring as a season finale in conjunction with Chicago’s local art song trio, Artful Song. Tangled Webs dramatizes the historical love triangle between Percy Shelley (poet), Mary Shelley (author of Frankenstein), and Percy’s first wife, Harriet Westbrook. Weaving together songs from different composers, styles, and languages, these three characters recount the dramatic love story of the young Shelleys.
Where: Ebenezer Lutheran Church Auditorium, Chicago, IL
When: May 4th, 3pm
Photography by Mairead Kahn
Performers :
Harriet: Leigh K. Folta, soprano^
Mary: Margaret Izard, mezzo-soprano^
Percy: Matt Cummings, tenor
Piano: Natalie Sherer^
^indicates member of Artful Song
Spring 2019
Autism Advocacy Series: Rockaway Beach and Manhattan
In April 2019, Lynx Project brought music from the Autism Advocacy Series to Rockaway Beach and Manhattan, in conjunction with Rockaway Beach Autism Families and the Rockaway Artists Alliance. Lynx Project had the opportunity to share these songs with the Rockaway Beach Autism Families, and to enjoy artwork and performances from this community. It was a beautiful afternoon of camaraderie, new friendships, powerful art, and beautiful voices. The following day, Lynx Project took these songs to an additional performance in Manhattan, for our East Coast supporters.
Where: Fort Tilden, Rockaway Beach, NYC & 244 Rehearsal Studios, 244 54th Street, NYC
When: April 27th, 4pm and April 28th, 3pm
Admission: FREE
Photography by Maureen Kahn
April 28th Facebook event
Program included the following:
”Beautiful small things” by Emily Cooley
From “Seven Songs” by Tariq Al-Sabir
People wish for love
I love sharing hugs
In the dark night
Sixth extinction
Peace has life in the forest
From "Six Songs" by Travis Reynolds
In the dark night
People wish for love
Hope
A life with a voice
From "My light, my mind, and my dreams" by Joel David Balzun
I. Golden Moment
VII. This is my voice
”Great Camelot” by Juliana Hall
"Neatest Friend Z" by Travis Reynolds
Performers:
Steven Humes, tenor
Caitleen Kahn, soprano
Sun-Ly Pierce, mezzo-soprano
Chloë Schaaf, mezzo-soprano
Florence Mak, piano
Spring 2019
Autism Advocacy Series World Premiere 2018-19
Lynx Project’s 2018-19 Autism Advocacy Project set the words of three individuals with autism to music in newly commissioned art songs. Luke, Michael, and Kenta are between the ages of 9-17 and are primarily non-verbal, but communicate by pointing to letters on a board in a process called the Rapid Prompting Method.
This year’s world premiere event was hosted by Sycamore High School on March 2nd, 2019.
Where: Sycamore High School Auditorium, Montgomery, OH
When: March 2nd, 7pm
Photography by Mairead Kahn
Composers:
Tariq Al-Sabir
Joel Balzun
Liberté-Anne Lymberiou
Travis Reynolds
Stephen Variames
Performers:
Simon Barrad, baritone
Keely Futterer, Soprano
Lauren McAllister, mezzo soprano
Stephen Variames, piano
Kseniia Barrad, piano
Megan Moore, mezzo-soprano
Florence Mak, piano
Writers:
Spring 2019
Snapshots of Every Voice
How will YOU speak into the world today?
Lynx Project presented our first-ever concert in our new hometown of Chicago, IL! As part of our Snapshots of Every Voice series, we asked seven local artists to program a set of songs that represent them as artists and the message they hope to share through their music. It was an unforgettable and intimate evening of song at one of Chicago’s most beautiful recital venues!
Composers featured included Franz Schubert, Enrique Granados, Lili Boulanger, Alma Mahler, Amy Beach, Juliana Hall, Pyotr Tchaikovsky, Emily Cooley, and more. We experienced Korean art song, and there was a world premiere by local composer Ben Krause!
Where: PianoForte Studios, Chicago, IL
When: February 23rd, 7pm
Photography by Mairead Kahn
Performers:
Olivia Doig, soprano
Christina Giuca, piano
Becky Guderian, soprano
Caitleen Kahn, soprano
JinUk Lee, baritone
Quinn Middleman, mezzo-soprano
Patrick Shelton, tenor
Fall 2018
Behind the Scenes
“As I left the concert, of the many things I took back, I carried with me pride and hope. This was the Lynx Project. A project of hope. A project of respect.”
*Read a review of this event here*
New this year, Lynx Project brought a special addition to their 2018-19 Autism Advocacy Project to Liberty Center in October. This workshop, entitled Behind the Scenes, brought together composers, performers, writers and their community to catch a preview of this year’s compositions and learn more about the process through which each song was written.
The Autism Advocacy Project sets the words of individuals with autism to music in newly commissioned art songs. This year, Luke, Kenta, and Michael are between the ages of 9 and 17 and are primarily non-verbal, but communicate by pointing to letters on a board in a process called the Rapid Prompting Method.
Photography by Mairead Kahn
Press:
Braindroplets
Composers:
Tariq Al-Sabir
Joel Balzun
Liberté-Anne Lymberiou
Travis Reynolds
Stephen Variames
Performers:
Simon Barrad, baritone
Keely Futterer, soprano
Lauren McAllister, mezzo-soprano
Stephen Variames, piano
Kseniia Barrad, piano
Writers:
Fall 2018
Autism Advocacy Project at the Cincinnati Art Museum
In collaboration with their Autism Family Exploration Days, Lynx Project brought composers and performers from their 2018-19 Autism Advocacy Project to the art museum for a special inclusive and education event in October.
The Autism Advocacy Project sets the words of individuals with autism to music in newly commissioned art songs. This year, Luke, Kenta and Michael are between the ages of 9 and 17 and are primarily non-verbal, but communicate by pointing to letters on a board in a process called the Rapid Prompting Method.
Photography by Mairead Kahn
Composers:
Tariq Al-Sabir
Joel Balzun
Liberté-Anne Lymberiou
Travis Reynolds
Stephen Variames
Performers:
Simon Barrad, baritone
Keely Futterer, soprano
Lauren McAllister, mezzo-soprano
Stephen Variames, piano
Kseniia Barrad, piano
Writers:
Fall 2018
Tafelmusik
Lynx Project’s 2018 season opener took place at Taft’s Ale House in Over the Rhine! With 15 performers, drink specials and great food, this evening of beautiful music was the perfect way to kick off another great year of song.
Performers:
Nicolette Book, soprano
Stephen Hanna, baritone
Eric Heatley, baritone
Maddy Jentsch, soprano
Christina Kerstan, soprano
Laura LeVoir, soprano
Lauren McAllister, mezzo-soprano
DeRon McDaniel, baritone
Heidi Middendorf, soprano
Maria Miller, soprano
Teresa Perrotta, soprano
Lydia Pion, soprano
Mike Young, baritone
Bryan Banowetz, piano
Ahyoung Jung, piano
Fall 2017
Autism Advocacy Project
Lynx Project’s 2017 Autism Advocacy Project set the words of four individuals with autism to music in newly commissioned art songs. Ryan, Rithik, Sameer, and Rahul are between the ages of 12-17 and are primarily non-verbal, but communicate by pointing to letters on a board in a process called the Rapid Prompting Method.
Fall 2017
Snapshots of Every Voice
Lynx Project asked six Cincinnati-based artists to create a program of art song based on one simple question: What would you like to speak into the world through music?
The result was an intimate and unforgettable evening of song hosted at the stunning Greenwich House Gallery.
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Performers:
Simon Barrad, baritone
Madeline Jentsch, soprano
Lauren McAllister, mezzo-soprano
Megan Slack, soprano
Matthew Umphreys, piano
Stephen Variames, piano
Spring 2017
La Serata Musicale
Join Lynx Project for an evening of Italian songs by your favorite Italian composers! Hosted by Kensington Congregational Church, this program features many of Italy's most-renowned opera composers--including Puccini, Verdi, Donizetti and Bellini--in the intimate idiom of art song. Come lose yourself for an hour in the dramatic and passionate music of Italy, and then stick around to chat with the artists over Italian sweets. It's also the perfect way to spend the night before Mother's Day!
Want to make an evening of it? Kensington Congregational Church Men's Club is hosting a pre-concert Italian Supper! Dinner will start at 6:00pm and be held in the church Parish Hall.
Performers:
Steven Humes, tenor
Caitleen Kahn, soprano
Garrett Obrycki, baritone
Florence Mak, piano
Spring 2017
Snapshots of Every Voice
Lynx Project asked five Eastman students and graduates to create a program of art song based on one simple question: What would you like to speak into the world through music? We wanted to create a concert amplifying oft overlooked voices of young artists and empower them to use their art to speak up for society’s underrepresented voices.
The result was an intimate and unforgettable evening of song hosted at Reformation Lutheran Church.
Performers:
Liliana Natalie Buickians, soprano
Sun-Ly Pierce, mezzo-soprano
Nathaniel McEwen, tenor
Keely Futterer, soprano
Hailey McAvoy, mezzo-soprano
Gloria Kim, piano
Florence Mak, piano
Fall 2016
Voices from Beyond the Grave
Join us on November 5th at 7pm for a evening of spooky art song at St. Thomas Episocal Church! We are very excited to be returning to Cincinnati for yet another art song recital. Following the recital, we invite you to join us at 50W Brewing Co. for a Halloween reception. A percentage of the proceeds from 50W will help to support our future endeavors.
Performers:
Steven Humes, tenor
Caitleen Kahn, soprano
Megan Moore, mezzo-soprano
Florence Mak, piano
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