01/01/2024
Melody, Magic, Song and Strife
Day 1: Thursday, January 25, 2024
Event: Ljiljana Winkler Interprets Songs of Joseph Martin Waters
Ljiljana Winkler Bio
Venue: Smith Recital Hall, School of Music & Dance, SDSU
Time: 7 PM
Parking: Parking Structure 12, SDSU
Highlights: Based in Augsberg, Germany, active internationally, and known for passionate delivery and dazzling technique, vocalist and band leader Ljiljana Winkler performs songs by Joseph Martin Waters, accompanied by the Swarmius ensemble. The repertoire bridges pop, classical, jazz, and rock, featuring arching melodies and lush harmonies. The ensemble includes flutes, saxophones, cello, piano, drums, and electric bass – a unique blend of a classical orchestra and a rock band.
Performers: Ljiljana Winkler – soprano; Antonina Styczen & David Ramirez – flutes; Todd Rewoldt & Brian Levy – saxophones; Isadora Flores & Peter Ko – cello; Sergio Bocanegra – synthesizer; Karen Follingstad – piano; Andrew Michel – bass; David Sullivan – Drums; Backing vocal ensemble: Miguel Zazueta (conductor), Karen Garcia, Cerah Rodriguez, Philip Gomez, Israel Rodriguez.
Admission: A $20 suggested donation at all events.