This event is free and open to the public. This concert celebrates the art songs of American composer Tom Cipullo, whose music is known for its emotional immediacy, lyrical intensity, and keen sensitivity to text. Exploring themes of love, loss, memory, and identity, Cipullo’s songs pair expressive vocal writing with richly nuanced piano parts, creating works that are both intimate and dramatic. All songs on this program will be coached by the composer, offering performers and audiences a rare opportunity to experience this repertoire shaped directly by the composer’s own artistic insight.