January 24, 2011

Dr. Arthur Shearin to perform vocal recital

SEARCY, Ark. — A faculty recital featuring the baritone vocal talents of Harding Professor of Music Dr. Arthur Shearin will be held Thursday, Jan. 27, at 7 p.m. in the Reynolds Recital Hall. The performance is free and open to the public.

Selections for the recital include an Italian art song and opera; pieces composed by William Holloway set to the text of English poets; and songs from German romantic opera. The performance will also feature songs of inspiration including "Panis Angelicus" by Thomas Aquinas, "The Lord's Prayer" by Albert Hay Malotte, and "I Believe” by Ervin Drake, Irvin Graham, Jimmy Shirl and Al Stillman, as well as two duets from Broadway's “110 in the Shade” and “Porgy and Bess” featuring Harding Assistant Professor of Music Dr. Kelly Neill and Kami Horton.

Shearin will be accompanied on the piano by Noelani Wilkinson, Dr. William W. Hollaway, Lis Jones and Dr. Scott Carrell.

For more information, please contact the music department at 501-279-4343.