VIDEO: San Francisco Opera's Adler Fellows Launch 'Odes to Joy' on Instagram

By: Apr. 02, 2020
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San Francisco Opera's Adler Fellows have launched a new series on Instagram, called Odes to Joy!

The first video, posted on April 1, features mezzo Simone McIntosh and pianist Andrew King, performing a rendition of Edvard Grieg's aria "Die Verschwiegene Nachtigall."a??

McIntosh provided the following dedication for the piece: "This song always makes me feel happy, and I wanted to spread some of that happiness. The poetry is talking about a secret romance, while the little nightingale knowingly sings his song. Because of the romantic side of the song, I wanted to dedicate the song to anyone in relationships who are currently struggling from the pandemic."

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Our first Ode to Joy comes from pianist Andrew King (@justandrewkingthings) and mezzo-soprano Simone McIntosh (@simonemcmezzo), who has a dedication for her rendition of Edvard Grieg's aria "Die Verschwiegene Nachtigall."a?? a?? "This song always makes me feel happy, and I wanted to spread some of that happiness. The poetry is talking about a secret romance, while the little nightingale knowingly sings his song. Because of the romantic side of the song, I wanted to dedicate the song to anyone in relationships who are currently struggling from the pandemic." #OperaIsON #OdesToJoy

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