Appleby will perform the world premiere of Meltzer's Beautiful Ohio, a song cycle that uses the texts of poet of James Arlington Wright, which has been written specifically for the singer.

The performance will also feature selections from Kahane's Craigslistlieder, as well as music by Lisa Bielawa, Tom Cipullo, Gabriela Frank, Phil Kline, Raymond Lustig, and Russell Platt.

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