Julia Bullock, soprano
Bretton Brown, piano

Thursday, January 11, 2024 - 7:30 PM
Perelman Theater, Kimmel Center

Perelman Theater, Kimmel Center

300 South Broad Street Learn More

This concert is part of the Vocal Series and the Kimmel Master Artists Series. You can subscribe to these series, Build Your Own subscription, or purchase a Season Pass. Individual tickets go on sale August 1.

About This Performance

“A musician who delights in making her own rules” (New Yorker), Julia Bullock is known for genre-defying, innovative performances that showcase her intellect and commanding stage presence. Her voice “rises with strength and focus, like a cloud condensing into a thunderbolt,” imbuing the music with “both humanity and epic grace” (New York Times).

Schubert: Suleika, D. 720 & Rastlose Liebe, D. 138
Wolf: Spanisches Liederbuch, II (Sel.)
Weill: Lost in the Stars
Berio: Quattro canzoni popolari (Sel.)
Rossini: Mi lagnerò tacendo: Stabat Mater
Cage: She is Asleep
Castleton: Driftin’ Tide
Holiday: Our Love is Different
Simone: Revolution & Four Women
Taylor: I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free

The Artist(s)

Julia Bullock
Julia Bullock, soprano
Julia Bullock is an American classical singer who “communicates intense, authentic feeling, as if she were singing right from her soul” (Opera News). Combining versatile artistry with a probing intellect and commanding stage presence, she has headlined productions and concerts at preeminent arts institutions around the world. An innovative curator in high demand from a diverse group of arts presenters,… Read More
Bretton Brown
Bretton Brown, piano
Japanese American pianist Bretton Brown enjoys a diverse career as song accompanist, chamber musician, and coach. His UK debut was at Wigmore Hall in 2016, where he played for Renée Fleming. He has also performed with Mark Padmore and Julia Bullock, as well as rising young artists throughout Europe and the United States. In 2021-22, he toured as a guest member of the Mahler Chamber Orchestra,… Read More

Videos

Julia Bullock | NPR Tiny Desk Concert
Julia Bullock | Artist Portrait
WHAT YOU'LL HEAR