A Celebration of Spring: Piano and Voice Recital
Come join Hermandad for a special performance by David Garcia and Kathleen Hackett.
May 18, 2025
7:00 p.m.
MEET THE MUSICIANS
David Garcia, Pianist
David Garcia began playing the piano at age 11. His first piano teacher was Laura Garvin with whom he studied Suzuki Book 1 and completed it in 4 months. His second piano teacher was Stephanie Oshry. During his studies with her, he received outstanding grades in piano exams. David then moved on to the Peabody Preparatory studying with Amy Killian. He has received Adult Achievement Awards from the Peabody Preparatory multiple times. David performs in the Adult Continuing Education Recitals at Peabody. Additionally, he has played the piano at nursing homes, holiday parties, weddings, and fundraisers including one benefiting Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria. In 2019, David was a second-place winner in the American Protégé Competition of Romanic Music and performed at Carnegie Hall. David works for Omni Eye Specialists as a testing technician and enjoys checking patients. In his free time, he enjoys working out at the gym, spending time with family and friends, telling jokes, and eating at a variety of restaurants.
David's Program
Sonata in D Minor L 413,K 9
Sonata in C Major L 104, K 159
Domenico Scarlatti
By the Fireside
Robert Schumann
Nocturne D flat Major Op27, No.2
Frederic Chopin
Pour Le Piano Prelude
Claude Debussy
Kathleen Hackett, Vocalist
Kathleen's Program
See How They Love Me, Ned Rorem
Zéphyr, Claude Debussy
Fleur des Blés, Claude Debussy
Marienlied, Joseph Marx
I Want To Die While You Love Me, Rosephayne Powell
The Nurses Song, Benjamin Britten
5 minute break
Piccola Serenata, Leonard Bernstein
Réponse d’une Épouse Sage, Albert Roussel
Le Mariage Des Roses, César Frank
Lusinghe più care, G. F Handel
Four de la bella gaiba, Alfredo Casella
The Bird, John Duke
Xin Wu, Accompanist
Dr. Xin Wu is a pianist specializing in opera, vocal coaching, and collaborative performance. She serves as an accompanist and vocal coach at Morgan State University and a staff pianist at the Peabody Conservatory and Preparatory, where she works closely with singers to prepare for recitals, competitions, and professional engagements. With extensive experience in vocal collaboration, Dr. Wu has played for numerous opera productions, and she frequently collaborates in major vocal competitions, including NATS, NATSAA, the Hong Kong International Vocal Competition, and the Met Laffont Competition. She recently released an album with The Cecilia Collective titled The Forgotten Genius of Josephine Lang, highlighting the work of this remarkable composer.
GIVING LEVELS
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IN-PERSON
Donation of $25
Please donate $25 for each person attending the concert.
Por favor done $25 por cada persona que asista al concierto.
CORPORATE
Donation of $300+
Your name will appear on our website events page, in the concert program (half page ad spot) and six tickets to the concert.
Su nombre aparecerá en la página de eventos de nuestro sitio web, en el programa del concierto (anuncio publicitario de media página) y seis entradas para ver el concierto.
SPONSOR
Donation of $125+
Your name will appear on our website events page, in the concert program and one ticket to view the recording.
Donar $125+ para ser un patrocinador de este evento.
PARTNER
Donation of any amount (min. $1)
As a partner, you support our efforts on behalf of the Puerto Rican youth and one ticket to view the recording.
As a partner, you support our efforts on behalf of the Puerto Rican youth and one ticket to view the recording.
OUR SPONSORS
Thank you to our generous sponsors!
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Warren and Rose Knight
Hermandad is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization.
All donations are tax deductible.