LunART Festival 2025 - DAY 1
Her Legacy, Our Voice
A Panel Discussion on Women in the Arts
Wednesday, May 28
Honoring the Past. Shaping the Future.
Throughout history, women artists have shaped the world with their voices, visions, and creativity—often against immense challenges. "Her Legacy, Our Voice" is a powerful panel discussion that brings together three artists who are strengthening the legacy of women in the arts while paving their own distinct creative path.
Dr. Chen Yi, one of this century's most influential composers, brings her perspective on culture and humanity, having grown up in China during the Cultural Revolution. A former concertmaster of the Peking Opera Orchestra, she seamlessly blends Chinese traditional and European classical styles into a language uniquely hers.
LunART welcomes back mezzo-soprano Adriana Zabala, who will portray the lead role in The Trial of Susan B. Anthony, a dramatic song-cycle by Steven Mark Kohn, at the 2025 festival. The Fullbright Scholar shines in roles that
EVENT DETAILS
When:
WED, MAY 28
7:30 PM
Where:
(111 S Livingston St Suite 100, Madison, WI 53703)
Admission:
Free Event
exemplify feminine strength, and was featured in our 2023 festival in "NADIA," a chamber music play celebrating the remarkable life of the influential composer/teacher/conductor Nadia Boulanger.
Official portrait artist of the Cleveland Browns, Desere Mayo creates powerful images that tell a personal story through the medium of pencil and paper. A Madison- based artist, Mayo researches her subjects, both historical and contemporary, as she incorporates biographical details into her artwork.
Join us as we examine the current landscape for women artists, and discuss how we can collectively uplift and celebrate their contributions. Through meaningful conversation, we aim to inspire action and empower artists to carry forward the voices of those who came before us.
