Infinite Light, Eternal Voice
An Evening of Song and Art
Eternal Stories Captured
Immerse in a blend of music, art, and emotions. Experience a curated fusion that celebrates the essence of heartfelt narratives through expressive artworks and soul-stirring melodies.
Gitanjali: Song Offerings
by John Alden Carpenter
Heaven's River
by David Leisner
2024, Acrylic on canvas 30 in X 40 in
2024, Acrylic on canvas 30 in X40 in
2019, Acrylic on canvas 30 in X 40 in
Cycle of Holy Songs
by Ned Rorem
A Note from the Artist
Tonight’s music carries the luminous words of Rabindranath Tagore, sacred psalms of praise, and the hush of eternity — all offerings of memory, light, and love. These themes hold deep personal meaning for me.
My mother taught me that music is not just heard, but felt — a kind of remembering. She would hum lullabies while folding laundry, her voice weaving comfort into the very fabric of our home. She was the first person to ever hear me sing.
When I returned home to care for her, I also returned to painting — something I’d studied in college but hadn’t touched in years. In painting, as in music, she taught me that beauty is born from letting go, and that inspiration comes from trust, from listening, from showing up — the way she always showed up for me.
This program reflects my journey of saying goodbye to her over the seven years she lived with Alzheimer’s. She was the heart of our home — wise, resourceful, musical, and endlessly loving. The music and stories you hear tonight are drawn from her spirit and the beauty she created in our lives.
Alzheimer’s may have taken her memory, but not her love. And tonight, through these songs and paintings, I offer a piece of that love to you.
If anything you hear tonight moves you, I hope you’ll consider supporting the fight against Alzheimer’s. www.als.org
Your presence means more than you know. Thank you for sharing this moment with me.
The Artist
Soprano Christine Arand, described as an "Up-and-Coming Diva" by The New York Times, has captivated audiences worldwide. She began her career with the world premiere of Philip Glass's Les Enfants Terribles and went on to perform on Broadway in La Bohème directed by Baz Luhrmann and Nine directed by David Leveaux. At Lincoln Center Theater, she sang Yvette Guilbert in Belle Epoque. Christine's international credits include playing Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady and Maria in The Sound of Music at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris.
A graduate of The Juilliard School and Northwestern University, Christine blends her musical training with a passion for painting, often drawing inspiration from the world around her, whether through song or on canvas in her Harlem studio.