BTPM Classical Live on Stage #27: “Suzanne Fatta & Ivan Docenko

Please join BTPM Classical Live on Stage #27- as we present “Songs My Father Taught Me” Cabaret with Suzanne Fatta & Ivan Docenko on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 7PM presented by YOUR Buffalo & Erie County Public Library - Profoundly Public and the Cullen Foundation.

Join Buffalo’s favorite contralto, 𝑺𝒖𝒛𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒆 𝑭𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒂, for an intimate, personal, funny, and joyful celebration of her recently departed father and Chair Emeritus of The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Dr. Angelo Fatta – a major WNY arts supporter. “Ange” was a trained singer and musician himself, and proudly supported Suzanne in all her professional music endeavors.

Enjoy an eclectic concert of his favorite jazz, cabaret, folk and musical theater songs with tunes made famous by Sarah Vaughan, Carmen McRae, Joni Mitchell, Johnny Hartman, Leonard Cohen, Brian Williams, the Misty Miss Christy, Nino Rota, and other Italian film composers, classic musical theater chestnuts, and of course Francis Albert – lots of Sicilian touches. (SINATRA!)

Pianist Ivan Docenko has played for many Fatta family events including Ange’s funeral brunch, so it is an honor to have him by Suzanne’s side for this personal journey through her beloved father‘s record collection.

This event is free and includes a post-concert Q&A and light refreshments.

Doors open at 6:30pm

Free Parking is available in our parking lot located off of Charles Street

You must register on Eventbrite to attend

Contralto Suzanne Fatta is one of the most in-demand arts professionals in Western New York, with a national and international reputation for interpreting opera, early music, jazz, and contemporary song. A Buffalo native, she holds degrees from Oberlin College & Conservatory of Music, Harvard University, and did doctoral studies at The Eastman School of Music and The University of York (UK). She is the Founder and Artistic Director of Pavana Early Music Trio, and The Women of Vivaldi.

Ivan Docenko is a freelance musician in Western New York. Currently, he is completing his 33rd year in the Buffalo State University Music Department and will soon retire. At BSU, he works as a staff pianist, serving as vocal/instrumental coach and accompanist for the chamber choir.

As a performer, Ivan collaborates with the Ed Croft Trio in live annual performances of the Charlie Brown Christmas soundtrack in various venues throughout WNY. He also plays with the Buffalo Tango Orkestra/Shulman Trio for special events.

YOUR Buffalo and Erie County Public Library is a proud sponsor of Live on Stage

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