Voices and Verses was founded by composer and director Karel Suchy in 1995. The group has adopted a wide range of styles and genres throughout its history. The members have changed over time, but the atmosphere of mutual respect and cooperation has remained.
Recently, we have focused on the new and innovative, yet we perform works from many genres and periods. We strive to promote aesthetic and spiritual enrichment through the arts and foster collaboration across disciplines. Our performances and events incorporate a variety of art forms.
Members:
Karel Suchy – director, keyboards, singer, composer
John Bloner, Jr. – photographer, adviser, occasional percussionist
Judy Clary – singer, actress
Nancy Eggert – singer, actress, writer, researcher
Win Germanotta – singer, actress
Georgine Kudrna – singer, actress
Carol Larsen – singer, actress
Jennifer Lautz – singer, actress, writer
Wilhelm Matthies – instrument builder, musician, artist
Joseph Papenfuss – actor, singer, literature consultant
Anthony Ranieri – instrumentalist, singer, composer, actor
Mary Ranieri – singer, guitarist, actress, songwriter
Susan Stein – singer, actress, writer
Dan Stika – actor, historian, writer
Julia Suchy – singer, actress, keyboards
Julie Van Matre – singer, actress