Chicagoan Susan Werner is a triple threat at folk awards ceremonies with her luxuriously smooth and strong voice (she's a former opera singer), riveting lyrics, and haunting melodies. "Werner writes songs so true, you'll never know if she lived them or just dreamed them up," says the San Diego Union Tribune. Susan can do it all! She's highly skilled on both piano and guitar, and her nine albums have ranged from hardcore folk to Broadway music, humorous songs, and even a skeptical but sympathetic take on gospel. On Susan's latest, "Classics," she adds arranger to her list of talents, with completely distinctive mixtures of rock-era favorites and classical standards. Think Simon & Garfunkel's "Hazy Shade of Winter" with an assist from Antonio Vivaldi, the Animals' "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" with a bit of Spanish guitar composer Joaquín Rodrigo added in, and much more!