The musicians of the Knickerbocker Chamber Orchestra, with soprano Christine Jobson, mezzo-soprano Kate Tombaugh, tenor Scott Murphree, and KCO Music Director and Conductor, Gary S. Fagin, showcased both world and orchestral premiere performances of Fagin’s instrumental and vocal compositions.
A post-concert waltz accompanied by the full live orchestra with scenic views of the South Street Seaport, East River, and Brooklyn Bridge delighted the audience.
Evening’s Performers
Christine Jobson, Jamaican-American soprano, has performed throughout the United States and around the world. Recently, Dr. Jobson was a featured soloist in The Metropolitan Opera's "Porgy and Bess". Operatic roles include the title role in Massenet’s "Cendrillon", Musetta in "La Bohème", Celie in "Signor Deluso", and Annie and Bess in "Porgy and Bess".
Kate Tombaugh debuted the lead mezzo role in Rachel J. Peter’s “Companionship" with Fort Worth Opera. She recently presented “A Space for Hope” with pianist Alan Johnson, a program they will perform in New York City in May. Kate is founder and Executive Director of Poco a Poco, a musical nonprofit based in Illinois.
Tenor Scott Murphree has appeared on the concert, recital, and opera stages. Past engagements have included the New York City Opera, Utah Opera, Opera Delaware, Nevada Opera, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, and the New York Festival of Song. He currently serves as adjunct faculty in vocal performance in the Steinhardt School of New York University.