Arbor Duo explore the idea of love and the many ways it can be expressed using various languages, and music from time periods spanning the Renaissance to the present. Soprano Marisa Karchin and classical guitarist Dr. Alberta Khoury have performed together in various venues and spaces, sharing their love for guitar and vocal repertoire. The pieces reflect diversity with composers from around the world including Japan, Iran, Europe, Ladino, and many other cultures! This duo share a wonderful and long lasting friendship that started at Juilliard and continues to weaves itself in performing too.
The combination of guitar and voice touches on exciting tone colors and textures. Not only does the repertoire show a variety of languages, it demonstrates the extended techniques on the guitar and it’s many different sounds and ways of projecting emotions. We hope you enjoy our program and passion for sharing music!