Kathy Shimeta (mezzo-soprano) and Martin Hennessy (pianist) are performing artists based in Manhattan. They will be in residence at MSC next week, on Tuesday and Wednesday, November 10-11. On Tuesday, they will present a one-act musical entitled “Life! Love! Song! A Visit with Gena Branscombe.” Gena Branscombe was a prominent woman composer and conductor in the early 20th century. She was an active member of the American Penwomen society. Ms. Shimeta is the leading scholar of Ms. Branscombe and portrays her in this one-woman show. On Wednesday, they will teach a masterclass for the music voice students. You won’t want to miss their presentation on Tuesday, and you are all invited to observe the masterclass on Wednesday.

Tuesday, November 10, 12:30-1:30, Arts Complex Rehearsal Hall: The one-act, one-woman show, “Life! Love! Song! A Visit with Gena Branscombe.”

Wednesday, November 11, 10:30-11:30, Arts Complex Rehearsal Hall: Masterclass with MSC Music Students.