“Geliebet hab ich und gelebt:” I have loved and I have lived
All Longy students present full recitals as part of their education and ongoing evolution as artists. They are charged with thinking critically about what stories they tell, whose voices to amplify, and who’s in the room for their event while also considering how to use performance spaces in innovative ways and how to truly engage audiences and create interactive music experiences.
William Aldenberg is a student of Tyler Reece.
Tenor William D. Aldenberg is a musical artist with an enthusiasm for research and pedagogy, and a passion for performing a variety of repertoire including art song, opera, and musical theatre. Recent roles include Peter (Father) in Hänsel und Gretel and the Businessman/Drunkard in Rachel Portman’s The Little Prince at Longy School of Music, where he is pursuing his Master of Music in Vocal Studies, studying under Dr. Tyler Reece. William holds a B.M. in Vocal Performance and a B.A. in Music History from the University of Connecticut.
Elizabeth Derstine is a Boston-based pianist and composer. Her playing and writing styles are informed by her foundation as a classical musician, touring and recording as a pop artist, and spending copious amounts of time in nature as a record-setting trail runner and hiker. Liz is pursuing a dual Master of Music degree in Collaborative Piano and Composition at Longy School of Music of Bard College, studying with Eri Nakamura (piano) and Alexandra du Bois (composition). She is a Collaborative Piano Fellow and Patricia Ostrander scholar.
Thanks to our partnership with the Massachusetts Cultural Council and their “Card to Culture” program, Longy School of Music of Bard College can offer free tickets to many of our diverse and innovative performance offerings. See the full list of participating “Card to Culture” organizations offering EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare discounts.