Music TORONTO: Rachel Fenlon

Rachel Fenlon is a soprano and pianist whose artistry brings a fresh perspective to classical music stages worldwide. With a unique blend of singer-songwriter sensibility, Rachel delivers captivating song recitals, often accompanying herself on the piano. Originally trained as an opera singer, Rachel has established herself as an international performer, captivating audiences as a recitalist, solo pianist, singer, and opera performer. Experience Schubert's monumental song cycle, Winterreise, in a truly distinctive manner. Conceived as a journey into the depths of winter, this cycle sets a selection of poems by Wilhelm Müller, published in 1823 and 1824, to music. The singer embarks on an introspective dialogue with her own heart, navigating through reflections, inquiries, irony, and ultimately, resignation. She seamlessly drifts between the realm of dreams and the harsh reality of lost love, with the bleak winter serving as a poignant backdrop to her despairing thoughts.