Madison Lyric Stage to Present ‘Postcards from Pierrot’

Connecticut-based Madison Lyric Stage will present “Postcards from Pierrot” on June 24 and 25. The production will feature Marc Deaton as he performs Schoenberg’s “Pierrot Lunaire” and “The Book of the Hanging Gardens” and Berg’s “Altenberg Lieder.” The performance of “Pierrot Lunaire” will be accompanied by a full five-person orchestra conducted by Nathaniel Baker. Deaton will be joined by dancer {…}

Felix Jarrar to Present ‘Speak of the Devil’ Concert Spotlighting ‘Robert le Diable’

Composer/pianist Felix Jarrar will present an abridged concert version of Giacomo Meyerbeer’s “Robert le Diable” at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 10, at St. John’s in the Village. Titled “Speak of the Devil,” the concert presentation showcases highlights from the opera, including the “Evocation Scene,” in a condensed format lasting less than 90 minutes. In the showcase, the roles of {…}

Contralto Kirsten Sollek to Headline North / South Consonance’s Celebration of Composer Sorrel Hays

North/South Consonance, Inc. will honor the life and contributions of composer Sorrel Hays (1941-2020) on June 6, 2023 at the DiMenna Center for Classical Music. During the evening, attendees will be introduced to four of Hays’ orchestral works. “Harmony,” composed while she was living in Germany, presents a delicate composition for string orchestra characterized by innovative sonorities and dynamic nuances. {…}

Soprano Kayla Oderah to Headline Dayton Performing Arts Alliance’s Final Concert of 2022-23 Season

Ohio-based Dayton Performing Arts Alliance (DPAA) will conclude its 2022-2023 Stained Glass Series with a concert on Sunday, June 11, at New Season Ministry in Huber Heights. The concert will feature the Dayton Philharmonic conducted by Neal Gittleman, along with collaborations with New Season Ministry’s choir and musicians. The program will feature soprano Kayla Oderah, the Dayton Opera Artist-in-Residence, who {…}