Sophie Bouffard, soprano, David McIntyre, pianist - August 20, 2009

A most delightful summer vocal recital by soprano Sophie Bouffard and pianist-composer David L. McIntyre took place at St. James Anglican Church, Saskatoon, on Thursday evening, August 20, 2009. The repertoire ranged from works of the Baroque masters Bach and Vivaldi, to French Art Songs and a selection from Broadway musicals.  Canadian compositions comprised a set of lullabies by Gustin graduate Robert Fleming, a native of Saskatchewan, and two poems by Saskatoon author Lois Simmie set to music by Mr. McIntyre.  As an introduction to the recital, Mr. McIntyre gave a pre-concert talk on his approach to vocal music as a composer.  Once again, audience members were pleased and privileged to meet the artists at the reception following the recital.