Composer, pianist and writer Pamela Madsen will present “In America: Modjeska!” on Friday, Sept. 5, at 7:30 p.m. at the Monadnock Center for History and Culture.
Madsen will share excerpts from her new concerto-aria inspired by Helena Modjeska, a Polish immigrant and Shakespearean actress whose career paralleled that of Edward and Marian MacDowell. Her work blends archival research with music and storytelling, exploring themes of immigration, legacy and home.
The program will also include selections from her song cycle “Tesknota” (“Longing”) and piano interludes inspired by MacDowell’s “Woodland Sketches.”
Madsen, in Peterborough for her second fellowship, is known for highlighting the work of women artists through music. The evening will combine narrative, recordings and live piano performance, offering insight into her creative process.
The event is free and open to all, with advance registration encouraged.
If you go:
Who: Pamela Madsen, composer and pianist
When: Friday, Sept. 5, 7:30 p.m.
Location: Monadnock Center for History and Culture, 19 Grove St., Peterborough
More information is available at monadnockcenter.org.