Conquering Social Distance One Song at a Time…

Philadelphia based Lyric Fest was founded in 2003, and is administrated by Artistic Directors and Founders, Suzanne DuPlantis and Laura Ward, and Managing Director Ben Robinson. With the shared goal of celebrating and revitalizing the song tradition, Lyric Fest has produced and presented 17 seasons of concerts.

Adieu by Gabriel Fauré Poetry by Charles Grandmougin Stephen Powell, baritone Laura Ward, piano From Lyric Fest's Love with a Twist Recorded live, February 16, 2014

Lyric Fest 2020-2021 Season

Having had the great pleasure of making music with both Laura and Suzanne—two beautiful souls creating achingly gorgeous song—I cannot recommend their work and art more highly. It simply doesn’t get any better than this.

Please give a listen to burnished-toned Stephen Powell singing Faure’s Adieu, visit Lyric Fest online, mark your calendar for their free concert on October 17th at 7:30 EST, and support their season by purchasing tickets and making a donation.

Lyric Fest serves a vital role in keeping the Art of Song alive.

I should note: Lyric Fest has enabled my debut as photographer in the work above, using photos taken during a trip to Paris a few summers ago.

My heart is singing.