Concerts
June 7, 2026
2:00 pm
Monica Murray, soprano
Jeana Ogren, piano
Program:
Bonita Rama de Sauce -Carlos Guastavino (1912–2000)
AnheloCancion de Cuna India - Gilardo Gilardi (1889–1963)
Mi Viña de Chapanay Guastavino Im Frühling - Franz Schubert (1797–1828)
Schwanenlied Fanny - Mendelssohn Hensel (1805–1847)
In dem Schatten meiner - Locken Hugo Wolf (1860–1903)
Black is the Color - John Jacob Niles (1892–1980)
I can’t be talking of love - John Duke (1899–1984)
Love in the Dictionary - Celius Dougherty (1902–1986)
orI’d rather be sailing (from A New Brain) - William Finn (1952–2025)
Soprano, Monica Murray received her Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Minnesota. She also earned degrees from Indiana University Jacobs School of Music – Bloomington and St. Olaf College. She currently serves as a voice instructor at St. Olaf College and Chair of the St. Olaf Theatre Department. Dr. Murray is an active performer in the Twin Cities, having served as a section leader with the Minnesota Chorale, a frequent recitalist for Thursday Musical, and as a member of the Minnesota Opera Company Chorus. In 2009, she participated in the Barcelona Festival of Song, and in 2019 she participated as a Teaching Professional at the Fall Island Vocal Arts Seminar at SUNY-Potsdam, a summer voice institute dedicated to cultivating singer and pianists’ artistry through contemporary American art song. In addition, Dr. Murray also holds a Juris Doctor degree from William Mitchell College of Law.
Jeana Ogren, piano - During her 53-year career as a professional musician, Jeana Ogren has shown great versatility as a pianist, singer, and teacher. She has collaborated with many well-known professional musicians throughout California and the Midwest. Currently, she is staff pianist at Concordia University in St. Paul, an Artist member of Thursday Musical, and an active freelance and chamber musician in the Twin Cities.
June 7, 2026
2:00 pm
Concert Will Richardson, Cellist
Will Richardson is a professional cellist and educator based in Minneapolis/St. Paul area. He has performed with variou classical organizations, including the Mill City Summer Opera, Duluth-Superior Symphony, and American Ballet Theater.
Pop Collaborations: Beyond classical music, he has performed with major pop acts such as The Who, Weird Al Yankovic, Evanescence, and Hanson.
Solo Performance: His repertoire includes solo works like the complete cello sonatas of Bohuslav Martinů and Tchaikovsky’s Variations on a Rococo.
