In 1875, five pioneering women gathered with a simple mission: to share and explore their musical passions. Dedicated to creating a vibrant local classical music community, Musician’s Club of Women (MCW) is now one of the oldest musical organizations in Chicago, continuously supporting emerging and established women musicians through scholarships and performance opportunities. Composer and soprano Patrice Michaels, a MCW member, joins WFMT to share performances of past award winners (including Susanna Phillips, Michelle Areyzaga, Elizabeth DeShong, and Nicole Cabell) and some of the history of the organization as MCW celebrates its 150th anniversary this year. MCW’s anniversary gala headlined by Nicole Cabell is April 27. Learn more HERE.
Patrice Michaels on the Musicians Club of Women
Playlist
Giacomo Puccini: “Ch’il bel sogno di Doretta” from La rondine
Nicole Cabell, soprano
London Philharmonic Orchestra/Sir Andrew Davis
Gian Carlo Menotti: Monica’s Waltz from The Medium
Patrice Michaels, soprano
Chicago Opera Theater/Lawrence Rapchak
Saverio Mercadante: “Ahi! Del giorno sanguinoso…Colui che m’ha quest’anima” from Il proscritto
Elizabeth DeShong, mezzo-soprano
Opera Rara Chorus
Britten Sinfonia/Carrlo Rizzi
Gioachino Rossini: “Riedi al soglio” from Zelmira
Elizabeth Futral, soprano
Scottish Chamber Chorus and Orchestra/Maurizio Benini
Gwyneth Walker: Emily! (from New England)
I. My Letter to the World
Michelle Areyzaga, soprano
Dana Brown, piano
Gilda Lyons: Hold On
Susanna Phillips, soprano
Thomas Bagwell, piano
Shawn E. Okpebholo: He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands
J’Nai Bridges, mezzo-soprano
Paul Sánchez, piano
Ricky Ian Gordon: Joy
Nicole Cabell, soprano
Ricky Ian Gordon, piano
