Opera San José Appoints Alek Shrader as Director of Development

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Opera San José has appointed Alek Shrader as its new Director of Development. The internationally acclaimed American tenor, stage director, and arts leader brings his extensive experience as a performer, educator, director, fundraiser, and advocate for emerging artists to the company’s leadership team. In his new role, Shrader will lead the company’s development efforts, cultivating relationships with donors, patrons, and {…}

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Q & A: Tenor Alek Shrader on Joining the Merola Opera Program’s Staff & His Shift in Career Focus

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It’s been a busy summer for tenor Alek Shrader. He’s coming off a run of “Idomeno” as Arbace at the San Francisco Opera. He’s going to direct “Così fan tutte” in San Jose. He has a Manetti-Shrem performance in Napa Valley. And just recently it was announced that he was joining the staff of the Merola Opera Program. Shrader, who {…}

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Famed Tenor Alek Shrader Joins Staff of Merola Opera Program

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The Merola Opera Program has added tenor Alek Shrader to its team as the Director of Membership & Engagement. Shrader, a performer at the Metropolitan Opera, San Francisco Opera, Seattle Opera, Santa Fe Opera, and Opera Philadelphia, among others, will lead the organization’s membership program, enhance donor engagement and stewardship, and enhance its visibility through storytelling and alumni activation. Shrader {…}

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J’Nai Bridges, Anthony Roth Costanzo, Dawn Upshaw, Daniela Mack, Alek Shrader Headline Caramoor 2022 Summer Festival

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Caramoor has announced its 2022 summer season, which runs between June 18 through August 19, 2022. For the purposes of this article, our focus will be on opera and vocal performances. Soprano Christine Taylor Price and baritone Thomas West headline “Pops & Patriots” alongside the Westchester Symphony Winds and conductor Curt Ebersole. The showcase features music by Smith, Porter, Thomas, {…}

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Sophie Bevan, Elizabeth DeShong, Alek Shrader, Karina Gauvin, Lucy Crowe Headline The English Concert’s Fall 2021 Season

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The English Concert has announced the fall portion of its 2021-22 season. For the purposes of this article, our focus will be on vocal and operatic performances. First up will be Händel’s “Samson” at the London Händel Festival, St. George’s Hanover Square. The showcase will star Stuart Jackson, Sophie Bevan, Paula Murrihy, Matthew Brook, David Shipley, and Rachel Redmond. Harry {…}

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Triple Threat – Tenor Alek Shrader On Finding New Paths for His Career

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Once a singer stops performing, he or she may often move into teaching or directing. Some singers add either to their schedules as a contrast to their stage performances, though this often represents a decline in being the star attraction onstage. But Alek Shrader is doing it all at the same time while still very much in his vocal prime. {…}

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Alek Shrader Directs New ‘Dido & Aeneas’

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Death of Classical and The Green-Wood Historic Fund are set to present a fully-staged production of Henry Purcell’s “Dido & Aeneas” in the Catacombs of the Green-Wood Cemetery launching the second season of “The Angel Share.” The new production will be directed by Alek Shrader, and will incorporate spoken dialogue from Christopher Marlowe’s play “Dido, Queen of Carthage.” The added speeches will re-introduce the characters {…}

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Elaine Alvarez, Alek Shrader & Daniela Mack Highlight Minnesota Opera’s 2019-20 Season

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The Minnesota Opera has announced its 2019-20 season with five main stage productions and a number of rising stars. Here is a look at what audiences can expect. Melody Moore and Alexandra Loutsion headline a production of Strauss’ “Elektra” with Brian Straufenbiel directing. Jill Grove and Mary Stonikas round out the cast with Elias Grady conducting. Performance Dates: Oct. 5-13, {…}

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Daniela Mack, Alek Shrader & Leah Crocetto Headline Opera Philadelphia’s 2019-20 Season

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Opera Philadelphia has announced its 2019-20 season which will feature its annual festival, two world premieres, two company premieres and a number of concert performances. Here is a look. O19 Festival O19 launches its third annual festival with the world premiere production of “Denis & Katya,” a new chamber opera commissioned and produced by Opera Philadelphia in collaboration with Music {…}

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Opera San José Appoints Alek Shrader as Director of Development

Q & A: Tenor Alek Shrader on Joining the Merola Opera Program’s Staff & His Shift in Career Focus

Famed Tenor Alek Shrader Joins Staff of Merola Opera Program

J’Nai Bridges, Anthony Roth Costanzo, Dawn Upshaw, Daniela Mack, Alek Shrader Headline Caramoor 2022 Summer Festival

Sophie Bevan, Elizabeth DeShong, Alek Shrader, Karina Gauvin, Lucy Crowe Headline The English Concert’s Fall 2021 Season

Triple Threat – Tenor Alek Shrader On Finding New Paths for His Career

Alek Shrader Directs New ‘Dido & Aeneas’

Elaine Alvarez, Alek Shrader & Daniela Mack Highlight Minnesota Opera’s 2019-20 Season

Daniela Mack, Alek Shrader & Leah Crocetto Headline Opera Philadelphia’s 2019-20 Season