Pike Opera is set to present “Opera! Pike! Park!” on August 27, 2023. The showcase, which features singers from the Academy of Vocal Arts, is set to kick off at 4 p.m. at Ann Street Park in Milford Borough, PA. Artists include Emily Margevich, Angel Gomez, Benjamin Dickerson, and Matthew Goodheart. The program will include excerpts from “La Traviata,” “Don {…}
The Academy of Vocal Arts (AVA) has unveiled its 2023-24 season. It all kicks off with a few events prior to the official season launch. Among these is “Ocean City Pop’s ‘Opera Superstars of Tomorrow” at Ocean City Music Pier in New Jersey. The showcase stars Jenny Anne Flory and Angel Raii Gomez alongside conductor Vince Lee and the Ocean {…}
The Academy of Vocal Arts (AVA) has announced the addition of six new singers to its Resident Artists roster. The newly appointed Resident Artists include tenor Joshua Berg, soprano Manli Deng, mezzo-soprano Ariana Maubach, soprano Veronica Richer, baritone Geoffrey Schmelzer, and bass-baritone Nan Wang. “We are thrilled to welcome these extraordinary artists to the Academy of Vocal Arts. They represent {…}
The Academy of Vocal Arts (AVA) has announced the selection of Scott Guzielek as its incoming president and artistic director, effective July 1. Guzielek, who is currently serving as the Academy’s Vice President and General Manager since 2019, will take over for K. James McDowell, who is retiring after nearly four decades of distinguished service in the top role. As {…}
The Academy of Vocal Arts has announced its holiday lineup. First up will be “Christmas in Spain” with soprano Cristina Nassif, a 2003 alumna. She will showcase “villancicos” from Spain by such composers as Nin, Toldrá, Rodrigo, and more. She will be accompanied by Emily Kosasih. Performance Dates: Dec. 10, 2022 That is followed up by the fall recital that {…}
The Academy of Vocal Arts is gearing up to present Verdi’s “La Traviata” starting on Nov. 11, 2022. The opera will feature Lydia Grindatto and Emily Margevich rotating in the role of Violetta Valéry. They are joined by Matthew Goodheart and Luke Norvell as Alfredo Germont and Benjamin Dickinson and Kevin Godinez as Giorgio Germont. Other cast members include Monique {…}
The Academy of Vocal Arts is set to present “An Evening of Opera in Chestnut Hill.” The event, which will take place on Oct. 14, 2022 at The Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields in Philadelphia, PA, will feature the institution’s current resident artists including tenor Angel Gomez, soprano Yihan Duan, bass-baritone Dylan Gregg, and mezz-soprano Alla Yarosh. The hour-long program will {…}
Philadelphia’s Academy of Vocal Arts has announced that the 2022 edition of the Giargiari Bel Canto Competition is headed to the Kimmel Center’s Perelman Theater on Sept. 30, 2022. As with last year’s edition, AVA Master Vocal Coach Danielle Orlando will accompany the soloists. The competition has showcased up-and-coming talent, helping to launch the careers of opera stars Stephen Costello, {…}
The Academy of Vocal Arts has announced its 2022-23 season. “If there’s anything we learned after the return of live performances, is that audiences are hungry for opera,” said Scott Guzielek, Vice President and General Manager, in an official press statement. “We are proud to continue offer high-level operatic performances, all while training operas future stars. It’s an exciting time {…}
The Academy of Vocal Arts has announced its annual “Jubilate! A Concert of Sacred Music,” which will take place on March 19 and 20, 2022. The performance will feature sacred music by Händel, Mozart, Rossini, and Puccini as performed by the Academy of Vocal Arts’ Resident Artists under Master Vocal Coach David Antony Lofton; Lofton will lead the AVA Opera {…}
The Academy of Vocal Arts has added a new recital to its spring programming. Scheduled for March 8 and 10, “Entre l’amour et la mort” will spotlight the music of Hector Berlioz. Audiences will hear excerpts from such works as “Benvenuto Cellini,” “Lelio,” “Béatrice et Bénédict,” “L’Enfance du Christ,” and “Les Troyens,” among others. Music Director and pianist Audrey Saint-Gil {…}