Date: Tue, Dec 1, 7:30 PM EST
Winner of the 2025 Musical Fund Society Career Advancement Award, mezzo-soprano Amanda Lynn Bottoms has created a program paying tribute to the legendary mezzo and Philadelphia native Florence Quivar. Drawing inspiration from Quivar’s decades of repertoire, Bottoms explores the meaning of the name Florence [flɔ.ʁɑ̃s], derived from the Latin florens and florentius— “blossoming, flourishing, prosperous.” Through this lens, her PCMS recital features songs by Fauré, Brahms, Bolcom, and Florence Price, weaving together works that honor not only a profound career but also embody qualities of this inspirational artist that extend far beyond the stage: grace, dignity, resilience, and sincerity. Program: Tribute to Florence Quivar Program includes works by Fauré , Brahms , Bolcom , and Price and a selection of spirituals Running time: approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes (no intermisson) Watch the livestreamed concert via the video player below. Help Us Keep the Music Playing PCMS livestreams are offered on a pay what you wish basis. These performances are possible only because of the generous support of friends like you. We thank you for contributing as generously as you can when watching these events. Gifts of any size are deeply appreciated. Please use the form below to give or text PCMS to 44321. If you encounter any technical issues while donating, please try refreshing the page or donating via PayPal . Special thanks to Drs. A. Charles & Susan Winkelman with support from The Pew Center for Arts and Heritage, Theodore Presser Foundation, Dot and Rick Nelson, Sid Kaplan, and the American Philosophical Society for their support of our livestream series, and for helping us deliver world-class artistry to audiences around the globe.