Magpie Artsong

Jessica Dean  soprano
Fiona McArdle  mezzo-soprano
Kyle Stegall  tenor
Pelham Andrews  bass
Jamie Cock  piano
Penelope Cashman  piano

Johannes Brahms  Selections from Liebeslieder-Walzer Op. 52 and Op. 65

Johannes Brahms’s Liebeslieder-Walzer reveals the composer at his most intimate and warmly expressive. Drawing on folk-inspired dance forms and poetic texts about love in its many guises, these short waltzes balance elegance with emotional directness. The music moves effortlessly between light-hearted charm and moments of deep tenderness, combining a vocal quartet with  four-hand piano accompaniment Though modest in scale, the Liebeslieder display Brahms’s extraordinary craftsmanship, weaving rich harmony and lyrical melody into works that feel both immediate and timeless. Together, these selections offer a glimpse into Brahms’s deeply human, affectionate musical world.