A. Jess Shenson Recital Series

Since 2005, the A. Jess Shenson Recital Series has brought extraordinary singers, pianists, and other collaborative partners to Stanford since its first season in 2005.

This recital series offers Bay Area audiences the opportunity to experience live vocal performances in the intimate setting of Campbell Recital Hall, conveniently located in the heart of Stanford campus. In addition to their recitals, artists give free masterclasses and question-and-answer sessions for Stanford students, enabling personal student and artist interaction. The public is welcome to attend these masterclasses.

The A. Jess Shenson Recital Series is generously funded by the Ben and A. Jess Shenson Funds at Stanford University.

A. Jess Shenson Recital Series

Samantha Rose Williams, mezzo-soprano
Kathryn Tremills, piano
Sunday, May 5, 2024 
2:30 - 4:00 pm
Campbell Recital Hall, Braun Music Center

Samantha Rose Williams (Mezzo-Soprano) is an arts activist committed to sharing marginalized experiences with diverse audiences and creating space for critical discussion about art, culture, and social change. After earning her B.A. at Stanford University, Samantha went on to receive her Master’s in Music and Specialist’s in Music at the University of Michigan in Voice Performance.

An accomplished performer in both musical theater and opera Samantha has starred in numerous musicals and operas favorite credits include Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd, Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady, Madame Haltière in Cendrillon, and Sarah in Ragtime. In addition to performing Samantha began producing to share more nuanced stories of people of all backgrounds and beliefs, her latest creation American Patriots, captures the contemporary American zeitgeist from three vastly different perspectives (African-American, Native American, and white Working-Class American) and will be touring in 2024.

P R O G R A M
• "American Patriots"

A D M I S S I O N
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