Verdi Chorus Presents CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA, January 20
by A.A. Cristi
- December 13, 2023
The Verdi Chorus' 40th Anniversary season continues with its first opera, Pietro Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana for one performance only at the First Presbyterian Church in Santa Monica on January 20, 2024.
Verdi Chorus Celebrates Aurelio De La Vega in May
by Stephi Wild
- April 19, 2022
The Verdi Chorus kicks off its 39th season with their Spring Concert, Hélas mon Coeur, dedicated to the memory of Verdi Chorus patriarch Maestro Aurelio De La Vega, for two performances only at the First Presbyterian Church in Santa Monica on May 14 and 15.
Ethan DePuy To Become Next Artistic Director Of Boston Art Song Society
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- May 05, 2021
In advance of its seventh season, the Boston Art Song Society has appointed a new Artistic Director. Ethan DePuy, a tenor known to Boston audiences for his performances with the Handel and Haydn Society, Music at Marsh Chapel, Emmanuel Music, Boston Landmarks Orchestra, and the Boston Opera Collaborative, will take over the post immediately.
Yamaha Artist Services Presents Alexander Kobrin In Zankel Hall At Carnegie Hall Debut
by Julie Musbach
- October 22, 2019
Yamaha Artist Services presents the brilliant pianist Alexander Kobrin-most noted for his win at the Van Cliburn Piano Competition in 2005-in his recital debut at Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall (881 7th Ave, New York, NY 10019), Thursday evening, December 19, 2019, at 7:30 pm. The program will feature piano sonatas by Beethoven and Brahms, as well as Schumann's Waldszenen.
Distinguished Soprano Christina Major To Perform With Morris Choral Society May 18 and 19
by A.A. Cristi
- May 13, 2019
The Morris Choral Society is pleased to announce that soprano Christina Major will perform as featured soloist in its upcoming Spring Concert "Greatest Hits from Opera and Broadway" in two performances Saturday May 18 at 8:00pm and Sunday May 19 at 3:00pm at the historic United Methodist Church on the Green in Morristown, New Jersey. MCS Music Director Jason Tramm will lead the distinguished Morris Choral Society and guest soloist Christina Major in a concert of unforgettable music written by the greatest composers of Opera and Broadway. Due to a conflict, Christina Major will replace Susanne Burgess in the program.
3D Art Installation To Be Installed On U-M's Diag During Commencement Weekend
by Stephi Wild
- April 30, 2019
University of Michigan graduates, students and commencement visitors will have a chance to take a photo atop a 'Michigan' waterfall this weekend. The painting, which will cover 16'x36' ft. of ground space on the north side of the Diag, will be installed May 3-4 (8 a.m.-8 p.m. both days). The massive 3D artwork will be created by local husband and wife artist team Dave and Shelley Brenner, who are known for their colorful, large-scale sidewalk illusions that have been featured at various national and international street painting festivals in recent years.
BIG RIVER: THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN Comes To Milwaukee's First Stage
by Julie Musbach
- March 01, 2019
Adapted for family audiences from the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, BIG RIVER: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn tells the story of Huck and his friend Jim, a slave, as they travel along the mighty Mississippi River. Huck tries to help Jim escape to freedom and reunite with his family.
RED HEN PRESS Comes to The Broad Stage In December
by A.A. Cristi
- November 28, 2018
The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage in Santa Monica presents Red Hen Press: An Afternoon of Poetry and Performance at The East Wing at The Broad Stage on Sunday, December 16 at 2:00pm. The spiritual depth of Morten Lauridsen's music, paired with the stunning voices of Rod Gilfry and Carin Gilfry, in conversation with the lyric poetry of Amber Flora Thomas and the works of California State Poet Laureate Dana Gioia, will make for a thrilling venture into the radiant beauty of soul language.
Hartford Opera Theater Presents: New In November 9
by Stephi Wild
- November 07, 2018
Hartford Opera Theater will offer New in November 9, a collection of short operas and opera excerpts. This opera festival will play Sunday, November 18 (7pm) at The Cathedral House at Christ Church Cathedral, 45 Church Street, Hartford, CT. Tickets are available now at https:// www.hartfordoperatheater.com as well as at the door; $10 students and seniors and $20 general admission.
Verdi Chorus To Receive Honors At Fall Concert In Santa Monica
by Stephi Wild
- October 24, 2018
The Verdi Chorus 35th anniversary season culminates with its Fall 2018 concert Passione! Opera! for two performances only at the First United Methodist Church in Santa Monica on November 10 and 11 led by Founding Artistic Director Anne Marie Ketchum. As the only choral group in Southern California that focuses primarily on the dramatic and diverse music for opera chorus, this program, which marks the end of a landmark year for the company, will feature selections from three Verdi operas - Aida, Don Carlo, and the famed chorus "Va, pensiero," from Nabucco, as well as operatic sequences from Boito's Mefistofele, Saint-Saens' Samson and Delilah, Catalani's La Wally and Offenbach's The Tales of Hoffmann.
The Verdi Chorus 35th Anniversary Season Ends with PASSIONE! OPERA!
by A.A. Cristi
- September 21, 2018
The Verdi Chorus 35th anniversary season culminates with its Fall 2018 concert Passione! Opera! for two performances only at the First United Methodist Church in Santa Monica on November 10 and 11 led by Founding Artistic Director Anne Marie Ketchum. As the only choral group in Southern California that focuses primarily on the dramatic and diverse music for opera chorus, this program, which marks the end of a landmark year for the company, will feature selections from three Verdi operas - Aida, Don Carlo, and the famed chorus 'Va, pensiero,' from Nabucco, as well as operatic sequences from Boito's Mefistofele, Saint-Saens' Samson and Delilah, Catalani's La Wally and Offenbach's The Tales of Hoffmann.