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LHW Productions' annual Listen To The Beat features Broadway stars performing to raise money for The American Heart Association. Featuring selections from Jake's musicals.

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7:30pm at St. Lukes Theatre

308 W 56th St

Raehann Bryce-Davis, hailed as “one of the best mezzo-sopranos of this generation” (The New York Observer), takes the stage in a classical crossover recital presented by Boston Lyric Opera. Celebrated for her “powerhouse vocals” (OperaWire) and commanding presence, Bryce-Davis brings her extraordinary artistry to a program spanning opera, art song, and contemporary works. A dynamic performer equally at home with Verdi, Wagner, and new commissions, she has graced the stages of the Metropolitan Opera, Dutch National Opera, and Los Angeles Philharmonic—earning acclaim for her “rich, velvety tone” and dramatic depth. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience her magnetic artistry up close in an evening of music that promises passion and virtuosity.

This recital will feature three pieces by Jake Landau: "Unspoken", commissioned for Raehann's debut album EVOLUTION; and two arias from Landau's opera & AETERNA (libretto by Emily Garber): "Home" and "He Never Dropped My Eyes".

For many composers, writing for the voice draws out their most expressive, artful, and experimental music. It is the most rewarding of all instruments to write for—and the most challenging. The New Voice Composers Studio, directed by Jake Landau, offers early career composers the valuable experience of working directly with singers on their own music.

Guided by our composition and vocal faculty, each composer works with a small group of singers and instrumentalists to workshop and premiere a two-character scene. Composers additionally receive lectures, masterclasses, and private lessons on their music and attend the rehearsals, stagings, and performance of their original work.