Abigail Lumsden at Symphony Space

Vocalist, pianist and violinist Abigail Lumsden, together with her husband and co-producer, pianist Les Horan, present a multi-facetted musical and visual happening in the release concert of their landmark double album “Imagine Your Heart’s Journeys”.

Guided by Lumsden’s captivating vocals and Horan’s intricate harmonies, listeners are taken on a journey through the Great American Songbook ("Alice in Wonderland”), contemporary popular classics (“Imagine”), unique renditions of the classical repertoire (as demonstrated in the smart “Blue Chopin”), and a plethora of original compositions (such as the elaborate “Doorway” and upbeat “Clown”). ...

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Vocalist, pianist and violinist Abigail Lumsden, together with her husband and co-producer, pianist Les Horan, present a multi-facetted musical and visual happening in the release concert of their landmark double album “Imagine Your Heart’s Journeys”.

Guided by Lumsden’s captivating vocals and Horan’s intricate harmonies, listeners are taken on a journey through the Great American Songbook ("Alice in Wonderland”), contemporary popular classics (“Imagine”), unique renditions of the classical repertoire (as demonstrated in the smart “Blue Chopin”), and a plethora of original compositions (such as the elaborate “Doorway” and upbeat “Clown”).

“Both Les and I felt a need to celebrate, document and pass on the results of our lifelong musical journey,” says Lumsden, “at this point we have reached a level musically and as performers that we are happy with. Our main joy would be to pass our music on to as many people as possible." “Imagine Your Heart’s Journeys” serves as a benchmark for this musical coupling and rejoices in the melding of their diverse musical histories: she born from tradition and he primarily an improviser. “We’ve had a deep influence on each other,” says Lumsden, adding, “we’re so lucky to have met.” Says Horan of Lumsden: “It’s so rare to find a performer who’s able to feel so at home playing classical music and at the same time improvising comfortably in her own unique, rhythmic style … she can swing like the best of them. Her vocals transport the listener into her own jazzy world. Whatever she plays or sings Abigail sounds authentic and inviting. Her audiences leave her shows feeling like they’ve just had a warm, musical hug.”

The duo, accompanied by musicians such as Daniel Glass, Steve Doyle, Abou Diarrassouba and Heidi Siegell among others, is known for their electric performances that brim with energy. As described by Riverside Symphony Orchestra conductor George Rothman, “I’ve never seen an audience so taken… a terrific performance.” The presentation at Symphony Space will also show the short film “Heart's Journeys, a Day in the Life" by Fifer Garbesi and Sina Madeon.

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