Matthew Polenzani and Ken Noda perform Barber’s Hermit Songs

At Saint Patrick’s Purgatory 00:00
Church Bell at Night: Sweet Little Bell 01:29
St. Ita’s Vision 02:20
The Heavenly Banquet 05:31
The Crucifixion (from “The Speckled Book”) 06:45
Sea-Snatch 09:20
Promiscuity 09:58
The Monk and His Cat: Pangur, White Pangur 10:55
The Praises of God: How Foolish the Man 13:13
The Desire for Hermitage 14:10
Tenor Matthew Polenzani and pianist Ken Noda perform Samuel Barber’s Hermit Songs. This performance took place on March 29, 2015 at Parlance Chamber Concerts in Ridgewood, NJ.
Artistic Director Michael Parloff's introduction to Barber's Hermit Songs can be seen at • Michael Parloff introd...
Parlance Chamber Concerts (Michael Parloff, Artistic Director), presents 8 to 10 concerts and educational events per season featuring world-class performers. Tickets and program information at ParlanceChamberConcerts.org.
Video produced by Darryl Kubian
A/V Production by Indigo Fox Media
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[@kristinedandavino7732]

Thank you for sharing your artistry and sharing your performance. They suit your voice!

[@PamelaJean2013]

What a masterclass! Thank you to these superb artists for the gift of this performance.

[@jameswaugaman8052]

Just beautiful!! Love how the lyrics are viewable!!

[@thekathycrowe]

Gorgeous music, gorgeous singing. Lifts the spirit. And wonderful accompanist too!

[@ohmy5650]

Exquisite music by magnificent musicians. To relish.

[@KatieGratton]

Polenzani's pianissimi are the envy of the singing world. That is all.

[@uteackbari4239]

Thank you so much for sharing this video (and your introduction to Barber's hermit songs). The songs are beautiful and this is an amazing performance by Polenzani and Noda.

[@foki92]

Excellent performance!