Review of "The Bard Sings" in Oregon ArtsWatch "Resonance’s use of multi media elements and beautifully crafted performances of fresh repertoire (including four fine works by contemporary composers) help make it one of Oregon’s most valuable musical resources." Review of "Un Menu Musical" in Oregon ArtsWatch Weekend MusicWatch: Celebrating the Revolution by Brett Campbell - June 8, 2012 Katherine FitzGibbon interviewed for Wall Street Journal article Alt-Classical Surge Hits the Northwest by Brett Campbell - December 13, 2011 Resonance Ensemble's Managing Director interviewed by Oregon Music News Stephanie Kramer tells about life as a professional choral singer by James Bash - December 12, 2011 Review of "Song for All Souls" in Oregon ArtsWatch by Brett Campbell - November 4, 2011 "Of the several excellent shows I caught last weekend, Resonance Ensemble‘s performance may linger longest in my memory. Hugo Distler’s theatrical Dance of Death proved to be strangely moving and seemed to emerge from ancient times, despite the occasional modern musical influences. But what really struck home was the sensitive, intimate performance by this all-star team of singers in mostly somber music by Samuel Barber, Johannes Brahms, Maurice Durufle and more. Resonance’s seemingly effortless dynamic shifts seemed perfectly geared to the lyrics’ phrasing and emotional content, and their ability to maintain a rich, firm tone even at the softest volume was especially impressive. At the end of Distler’s piece, when a worthy character achieves redemption, the sun suddenly brightened the stained glass windows at Portland’s First Presbyterian Church." Article featuring Resonance Ensemble and Katherine FitzGibbon in Oregon ArtsWatch Choral Revival: Portland’s choral music scene is flourishing by Brett Campbell - October 28, 2011 Resonance Ensemble named "Rookie of the Year" in the 2011-2012 Finder: Willamette Week's Guide to Portland Arts: The 18 Essential Classical Performances by Brett Campbell - September 2011 "Completing its first full season, this assemblage of professional singers is a real all-star team. Under ambitious director Katherine Fitzgibbon, it's tackling fascinating, often new and unfamiliar repertoire and re-energizing the city's already abundant choral scene." Review from Oregon Music News: Resonance Ensemble conquers the challenges of love and marriage in season finale by James Bash - May 2, 2011 Resonance Ensemble is featured in The Oregonian's A&E: 10 Indie Adventures: Quirky performing groups explore lively places outside mass culture by David Stabler - November 12, 2010 "The Witching Hour" reviewed in The Oregonian Classical review: Hectic and haunting performance shows what Resonance Ensemble can do by James McQuillen, Special to The Oregonian - October 31, 2010 Oregon Music News feature - October 18, 2010 Katherine FitzGibbon and the Resonance Ensemble program new themes into Portland’s vocal scene by James Bash - October 18, 2010 Willamette Week Preview by Brett Campbell - May 5, 2010 "The PDX Choral Calendar lists almost five dozen choral groups in the area, not counting various school and church choirs. Do we really need another one? Even before its debut concert, the new Resonance Ensemble makes a strong case. Its director, Katherine FitzGibbon, who runs the choral program at Lewis & Clark College, has demonstrated the highest artistry in performances since she arrived in Portland two years ago. And the ensemble, which has already attracted some veteran singers, will be one of Portland’s only professional choruses. Unlike some of our excellent specialty choirs, it’s devoted to a wide range of repertoire that spans centuries and styles, as evidenced by the artistically challenging but ear-friendly program: Baroque masterpieces by J.S. Bach, Heinrich Schütz and Giovanni Gabrieli; Igor Stravinsky’s completion of a Gesualdo motet and, most impressively, Swiss composer Frank Martin’s powerful 1922 Mass for Double Choir." |
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