Musing - Episode May 25, 2026

This week, composer Cecilia Livingston teams up with soprano and director of Opera5, Rachel Krehm, to showcase the upcoming premiere of Livingston's Parélios and chat with host Janna Sailor on the creation of such a unique project.Playlist: Danielle Buonaiuto, John Wilson - Salt Air: Penelope (excerpt)Emily D'Angelo, Sophia Muñoz, Bruno Helstoffer - Lullabies: Silver (arr. D'Angelo & Niederstadt for voice, piano, and guitar)Danielle Buonaiuto, John Wilson - Salt Air: KalypsoLatitude 49 - Sea GlassAngela Schwarzkopf, Michelle Colton - GardenHera Hyesang Park, Paula Modersohn-Becker - Breath Alone (Version for two sopranos and chamber orchestra)Emily D'Angelo, Sophia Muñoz, Bruno Helstroffer - Lullabies: Snow (arr. D'Angelo & Niederstadt for voice, piano, and guitar)Angela Schwarzkopf, Michelle Colton - Garden (excerpt 2)Angela Schwarzkopf, Michelle Colton - Garden (excerpt 3)