An evening of classical music in a comfortable setting, "Her Story, Her Notes" couples the lives of great female composers with the works that they produced. Mezzo-Soprano, Carolyn Sundlof Boudreau and Pianist, Erica Mueller bring sets of music together to celebrate women from Clara Schumann to Amy Beach. The stories of these women's lives come to new life in the fresh interpretations offered by this musical duo.
Filmed live at the Gallery Cabaret, this edited compilation highlights the duo's conversational presentation style and performance multimedia, demonstrating their unique ability to perform cabaret style in a relaxed bar setting while intimately engaging with the public.
Captured during a sold-out, ticketed event at Davenports Piano Bar, this video showcases the duo's capacity to perform entirely without amplification, capturing a traditional, sophisticated listening room atmosphere.
An evocative multi-generational exploration of lineage, legacy, and memory through the female voice. Highlighting the works selected for their upcoming album recording, mezzo-soprano Carolyn Sundlof Boudreau and pianist Erica Mueller weave a musical tapestry that bridges past and present by celebrating the masterworks of Clara Schumann and Amy Beach. Exploring how the creative output and lived experiences of women are passed down through generations, this program serves as an intimate reflection on the artistic inheritances that shape our shared history.
A perfect date night, this program features mezzo-soprano Carolyn Sundlof Boudreau and pianist Erica Mueller in an evening of music from Robert and Clara Schumann. Presented in a salon style, these musicians illuminate art songs and piano romances with tales of the love story between these composers. The evening features a complete interpretation of the song cycle Frauenliebe und Leben, and is a must see for lovers of Romantic music and for newcomers to the genre.
Photos: John Sundlof Photography
Carolyn Sundlof Boudreau is a Chicago-based mezzo-soprano and crossover artist whose work spans opera, musical theatre, choral music, and original songwriting. She regularly collaborates with ensembles focused on new music, including Stare at the Sun, a chamber choir committed to commissioning works that engage with 21st-century issues. Recent credits include performances with Chicago Opera Theater, Great Lakes Operetta, Music of the Baroque, and the Grant Park Music Festival.
Carolyn also maintains a private voice studio and serves as cantor and section leader at Saints Faith, Hope & Charity in Winnetka, IL. A member of AGMA, she holds degrees from the University of Illinois, Northwestern University, and Concordia University Chicago.
Erica Mueller is a Chicago-area collaborative pianist and piano pedagogue. A graduate of the University of Illinois (2000), she brings a deep classical foundation to her work as both a performer and teacher. Her playing is noted for its clarity, warmth, and deep responsiveness to the vocal line.
Co-creator of Her Story, Her Notes alongside mezzo-soprano Carolyn Sundlof Boudreau, Erica's commitment to the music of women composers has shaped the duo's upcoming debut album recording: a celebration of the works of Clara Schumann and Amy Beach. In addition to her performance work, she maintains an active private piano studio and works in office administration for the Rincker Team.
Photo: John Sundlof Photography
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