An evening of original songs in a range of musical styles. From soulful ballads to funky grooves, these pieces move between personal stories and reflections on modern life.
Highlights from the program include:
Yasuko: A soulful ballad remembering the composer’s late immigrant mother.
Faust: A high-energy retelling of the man who sold his soul for greed.
House Occupied: A funky groove capturing the overload of digital life.
One More Time: A milonga navigating the confusing maze of modern relationships.
Dance Me Home: A waltz inspired by a dying friend’s final request.
Performed by Mariko Farrell with an ensemble of guest singers and instrumentalists:
Joshua Brody, Barney Jones, Ron Davis, Lucia Moreno Nava, Bruce Reif, Dyana Vukovich, Amy Kessler, Kathleen Lohmann, and Michelle Patruno
Admission is free. Donations to CMC are welcome and help support its mission of making high quality music education accessible to all.