In the Stacks: Seasons of the Witch

audience at a concert surrounded by book stacks

Soprano Mandy Brown and pianist Tatiana Loisha will open the 2024/25 In the Stacks Concert Series with a captivating performance exploring the history of witchcraft and persecution of women labeled as witches.

Drawing inspiration from historic and rare books about witchcraft and herbalism from the George Peabody Library's historic collection—on display for one night only—the program will trace the evolution of witch stereotypes and reconcile these inaccuracies with true stories of women who were often healers and sages.

Enjoy an evening of music, history, and rare books in one of the world's most beautiful libraries!

 

Registration

  • Registration will open three weeks prior to the performance at 10 a.m.
  • Capacity is limited. Up to two tickets per person may be reserved prior to the program.
  • Registration is confirmed by email. Please cancel your registration if your plans change so that others may register.
  • If the program is sold out, walk-ins will be able to join a standby list on a first-come-first-served basis.
  • Unclaimed tickets (regardless of registration) will be released to standby 10 minutes prior to the start of the program. Preregistered guests should arrive early to secure their seats. 
  • Most standby patrons are able to be accommodated. 
  • If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this event, please email inthestacks@jhu.edu with as much advance notice as possible.

 

About In the Stacks

The In the Stacks Concert Series offers an informal, dynamic way for audiences to engage with music and performance art. Throughout the year, this concert series activates Baltimore’s iconic George Peabody Library—a glorious space with five tiers of cast-iron balconies that soar up to a latticed spotlight—with art, music, dance, film, drama, and more. Join us for up-close, unforgettable experiences with musicians and performance artists who are thinking outside the box.

ABOUT Mandy Brown
Soprano

Mandy Brown, proclaimed “consistently impressive” by the DC Theater Scene and “completely winning” by the Chautauquan Daily, is a soprano who is sure to charm. Her performances have brought her praise for her rich warm voice and refreshing honesty in her dramatic interpretations. She is passionate about operatic and concert work, as well as an avid recitalist and a sought-out performer of new works. She has performed in venues such as The Kennedy Center, The National Gallery of Art, Opéra-Théâtre de Clermont-Ferrand, Schlessinger Concert Hall, Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, and Linehan Concert Hall. She received her master’s degree in opera performance from the University of Maryland and her bachelor’s degree in vocal performance from Wichita State University. 

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ABOUT Tatiana Loisha
Pianist

Tatiana Loisha is a Belarusian pianist. She graduated from the Belarusian Academy of Music and worked throughout Europe and the United States as a collaborative and concert pianist. After moving to the United States in 2014, she worked as a collaborative pianist with the Cleveland Institute of Music, Baldwin Wallace University, Cleveland Opera Theater, Opera Nova, Maryland Lyric Opera, and the Potomac Vocal Institute. She is an active performer, coach, and educator in the D.C. Metropolitan area.

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ABOUT Sam Bessen '17
Eleanor and Lester Levy Family Curator of Sheet Music and Popular Culture, and Artistic Director of In the Stacks, Sheridan Libraries

Sam Bessen is the Eleanor and Lester Levy Family Curator of Sheet Music and Popular Culture at the Johns Hopkins Sheridan Libraries, and artistic director of the In the Stacks Concert Series based at George Peabody Library. He is a key resource for those who study popular music history, the history of jazz and Broadway, and the history of racism in popular culture.

Sam holds a MM degree in Horn Performance from the Peabody Conservatory of Music.

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 Event Date
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Start Time: 6:30pm EDT
End Time: 7:30pm EDT

 Location
George Peabody Library

17 E Mt Vernon Pl
Baltimore, MD 21202

 Contact
Sheridan Libraries
Sam Bessen
Artistic Director and Levy Family Curator of Sheet Music and Popular Culture
(667) 208-6715
inthestacks@jhu.edu

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All of the registrations for this event have been booked. However, we will have a standby line available on a first-come-first-served basis-- most standby patrons are able to be accommodated.