Renowned soprano Renée Fleming to perform in La Jolla

American soprano Renée Fleming will make her La Jolla Music Society debut with LJMS’ SummerFest music director, internationally acclaimed pianist Inon Barnatan, on Wednesday, Feb. 14, at 8 p.m. in The Baker-Baum Concert Hall at The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center.

One of the most beloved and celebrated singers in the world, Fleming captivates audiences with her sumptuous voice, consummate artistry, and compelling stage presence, and has won every award and accolade imaginable. Alongside Barnatan, she presents the San Diego premiere of an all-new program inspired by her 2022 Grammy Award-winning album, “Voice of Nature: the Anthropocene.”

This multimedia performance spans the classical, romantic, and contemporary eras, with beloved songs and new commissions exploring nature as both inspiration to and victim of humanity.

For the performance’s second half, the National Geographic Society provides an original video, with awe-inspiring glimpses at the creatures, plants, and landscapes of our planet to accompany the musical selections. The footage pairs with selections by Handel and Rachmaninoff, and contemporary composers Maria Schneider, Nico Muhly, Kevin Puts (The Hours), Björk, and Howard Shore (The Lord of the Rings film scores).

MUSIC AND THE MIND

On Tuesday, Feb. 13, at 6 p.m. at The Baker-Baum Concert Hall, join Fleming and a panel of local experts for Music and the Mind, her ongoing series that explores the power of music as it relates to health and the brain. Since September 2017, Fleming has presented Music and the Mind in more than 50 cities across North America, Europe, and Asia.

Topics include childhood development, cognitive neuroscience, evolution, music therapy and its impact on healthcare, the impact of music education, music and social cohesion, and the future of music in medicine. Fleming invites experts around the country to present their research and discuss their experiences as part of her presentations. Admittance is free, but advance registration is required at TheConrad.org.