Timeless Classics and New Voices – A Dazzling Celebration of Broadway and Jazz
Prepare to be swept off your feet on Saturday, June 21st as Southfield Church transforms into a shimmering stage for the radiant soprano Rebecca Brudner and her brilliant collaborator and pianist Dan Rubins. "Timeless Classics and New Voices" promises to be a show-stopping event, intertwining the glamour of Broadway and the soulful charm of jazz standards with the sparkle of fresh creations by gifted young songwriters from Hear Your Song.
Be captivated by the timeless brilliance of songs by Cole Porter, Rodgers and Hart, and George Gershwin—each a masterpiece that continues to enchant audiences like the glittering lights of Broadway. Adding a modern twist, Rebecca and Dan will introduce inspiring original works by emerging songwriters from Hear Your Song, showcasing the future of music and the indomitable power of storytelling.
The 9th Season of Music is proudly funded in part by the New Marlborough Cultural Council, the Mass Cultural Council, and the dedicated members of The Sostenuto Circle, whose commitment to fostering cultural vibrancy ensures this concert series continues to enrich the community.
Admission to the concert is entirely free, allowing all to experience this artistic evening. A retiring collection will be taken to benefit the artists as a gesture of appreciation for their talent and dedication.
Following the concert, join us for a delightful reception on the lawn, weather permitting. It will be an excellent opportunity to meet the performers, connect with fellow attendees, and bask in the glow of this electrifying event.
Don’t miss the chance to experience this unforgettable night of music—a harmonious blend of cherished classics and audacious new talent that will leave you spellbound. Let Rebecca Brudner and Dan Rubins transport you to a world of melodies, magic, and memories that will shine long after the final note.
Meet the Stars:
Rebecca Brudner has sung on stages around the world, from the canyons of Utah, to the hills of Scotland, to the mountains of the Berkshires. She has led more than a dozen musical theater productions off-Broadway and regionally, including Guys and Dolls, Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella, Carousel, Les Miserables, and more. Her performance as Thea Laguardia in the Berkshire Theatre Group's production of Fiorello!, which transferred to New York City, was praised in the New York Times for its "delicate feeling... beautiful tone and emotional clarity." Rebecca is a proud graduate of Yale, where she was awarded the Louis Sudler Prize for Excellence in the Performing Arts (given to one graduating senior annually), and recently graduated with her MFA in Acting from the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School in the UK, where she was awarded the Bonnie Hurren MFA Prize. In addition, Rebecca is the Co-Founder and Board President of Hear Your Song, a nonprofit organization that empowers kids and teens living with serious illnesses and complex health needs to make their voices heard through songwriting. Rebecca co-founded Hear Your Song as an undergraduate club at Yale with Dan Rubins, and they launched it as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit during the pandemic. Hear Your Song supports young people with a range of diagnoses through the process of writing and producing their own, original music, giving power and choice to kids whose health conditions often deprive them of agency in their daily lives.
Dan Rubins is a supreme multi-hyphenate: pianist, composer, educator, theater critic, podcast host, and Co-Founder/Executive Director of Hear Your Song. Before launching Hear Your Song as a nonprofit in 2020, Dan worked for several years as a fourth and fifth grade teacher, and as a curriculum designer for the Metropolitan Opera's Education Department. He believes deeply in the power of kids' voices and stories, and in the power of music to help them share those stories. He earned a BA in English and Education Studies at Yale, an MA in Shakespeare Studies at King's College London/Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, and an MA in Elementary Inclusive Education from Teachers College, Columbia. In addition to leading Hear Your Song, Dan writes theater reviews for Slant Magazine, is an Outer Critics Circle nominator, and hosts a theater podcast called The Present Stage.
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- This Saturday, 14th June, 07:00 pm, Art Alm, Jon Suters & Bill Chapman at the Southfield Church in Southfield
- Next Saturday, 21st June, 02:00 pm, A Musical Treat for Young Audiences and Their Families in Southfield
- This month, 28th June, 07:00 pm, An Evening of Musical Mastery Featuring Acclaimed International Artists in Southfield
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