Peabody Graduate Brings Innovative Classical Recitals to Federal Hill
(FEDERAL HILL, BALTIMORE, MD) Megan Ihnen, mezzo-soprano, in conjunction with BE art events will hold the September Open House for The Federal Hill Parlor Series on Friday, September 17, 2010 from 7:30 to 9:30 PM. This special event will take place in the intimate gallery of Jordan Faye Contemporary located at 1401 Light St. The September Open House will feature Erik Spangler (DJ Dubble8) on turntables and Megan Ihnen, voice.
The Federal Hill Parlor Series is dedicated to bringing quality music into the actual homes of this prized neighborhood. Each concert is hosted by a resident of the community who has an interest in fostering fellowship and is committed to increasing the presence and caliber of the arts in Baltimore City. Hosts choose the date and time of the recital, and if they wish to become further involved in the artistic process, may also participate in choosing the musical program.
Megan Ihnen is an American mezzo-soprano, best known for her insight into challenging 20th & 21st century vocal repertoire. Megan is a graduate of the Peabody Conservatory with a Masters of Music in Voice Performance. She is also a recipient of the illustrious Phyllis Bryn-Julson Award for Excellence In and Commitment to 20th/21st Vocal Music. You can read more about Megan by visiting her website: www.meganihnen.com
Expanding upon turntablist performance practice, Erik Spangler (Ph.D. Harvard University 2004) performs “fizzy, angular susurrations” (Ann Arbor Observer) and patterns on diverse electronics, creating music ranging from “a skillful merger of recorded … phrases flecked with DJ turntable effects” (Washington Post) to “rigorous … improvisatory” (Gramophone) compositions with a range of chamber ensembles. His music may be heard on Innova Recordings, indie hip-hop label Nonsense Records, and live in spaces ranging from academic concert halls to art galleries, from clubs to sidewalks.
Jordan Faye Block is owner of both Jordan Faye Contemporary & BE, a unique, 2700 square foot mixed-use exhibition space and event venue. Curator and art impresario, Jordan Faye Block received her MFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art. In 2006, Ms. Block launched Jordan Faye Contemporary, whose mission was and still is to expose a larger community to the engaging and thought-provoking work of dozens of artists. In September 2009, Jordan Faye Contemporary moved into it’s permanent home in Federal Hill at 1401 Light Street Baltimore, MD. This historic building was once one of the four original Enoch Pratt Library neighborhood branches (1886-1971). Ms. Block’s second business has been gaining momentum in Baltimore and is closing on its first year at the new location. This new endeavor aptly named BE (Block Events) was launched in November 2009 to support her passion for promoting all arts thru events for both the greater community & the artistic community. The Salon Series, The New Mercury Reading Series, & The Federal Hill Parlor Series are all a part of what BE & Jordan Faye Contemporary work in unison to promote.
