Album release of Paterson’s The Four Seasons, consisting of four song cycles voice and chamber ensemble: Autumn Songs (for mezzo-soprano), Winter Songs (for bass-baritone), Spring Songs (for tenor), and Summer Songs (for soprano).

Autumn Songs (chamber version) featuring Blythe Gaissert, mezzo-soprano, and Relative Theory will be premiered by American Modern Ensemble and the Exponential Ensemble.

Performance of Autumn Songs 1 and 2 for mezzo-soprano and piano, and performance of the aria Mother of Poisons from Carmilla reduced for soprano and piano, with MMF Faculty members Blythe Gaissert, mezzo-soprano, Rachel Schutz, soprano, and Anthony de Mare, piano.

“A spectacular line-up of 20th & 21st century arias, art songs and song cycles. 10 top vocalists from across the United States will be showcasing what is happening now, from the avant-garde to post-modern romance.”