Performances
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Jean Ronald LaFond
classical dramatic tenor
w/ Yukimi Song, pianist
Encore! Encore!
Date: Dec. 6, 2008 @ 8PM
Arts Songs of Haiti
By popular demand, we're doing it all over again! Many of our audience members asked us
to bring this performance back so we're working on the details and will keep you posted. In
the meantime, support Art Songs of Haiti with your
generous donations, ad sponsorships or host a fundraiser of your own and please SPREAD THE WORD
about this spectacular performance!
UPDATE: Check out a video excerpt
from our May 2008 performance to give you a taste. We will be posting performance photos soon.
About the Show
Be inspired by the unique classical Art Songs movement of the Haïtian Diaspora
performed by internationally renowned opera soloist, conductor, director and composer,
Jean Ronald LaFond. Some of the most remarkable composition by Haitian composers are
the classical songs, called Art Songs or melodies. The songs cover nearly a century of
composition in a tradition that goes back to the early 19th century and represent the
multi-facted culture that is Haiti.
Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts
10 Durand Road
Maplewood, NJ 07040
973.378.2133
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