“Of the women, soprano Emily Birsan was the standout as a terrific Despina, characterful, bright toned and genuinely funny as the wily maid.” L. Johnson, Chicago Classical Review 2012

“Soprano Emily Birsan (dressed in black and maneuvering a wispy puppet) is the heavenly-sounding Sandman.” Chicago-on-the-aisle 2012

Spotlight on Upcoming Recital:::

Recital with Yasuko Oura, pianist

Strauss, Stravinsky, Copland, Barber, & Rachmaninoff

North Shore Unitarian Church

Deerfield, IL

Feb. 3, 2013 1:00pm