This new release is an exciting, varied program of fun and colorful songs ranging from baroque composer Henry Purcell to present day American composer William Bolcom. Featuring the award-winning soprano Julia Kogan, In Jest is a great example of the art of the coloratura soprano. Julia Kogan is an award-winning American-French coloratura soprano, writer, and presenter. She has performed in venues around the world. Her work has been featured in numerous broadcasts on television and radio, as well as in the press. She is joined for this release by pianist and conductor Tyson Deaton, who has collaborated worldwide with the most famous artists, including Michael Norsworthy and Linda Wang.