Bluebeard’s Castle – Four Songs

Can light overcome darkness? These rarely performed 20th century works explore how a man can never escape his past while asking the ultimate question — can love conquer all? In Bartók’s psychological thriller, Bluebeard attempts to hide the horrors of his previous life from his bride Judith, while Mahler’s Four Songs gives a new perspective to Judith’s motivations. Pairing these two pieces together shines a new light on this gripping story that’s sure to have you on the edge of your seat.