The Academy of Vocal Arts has announced its 2019-20 season, which will celebrate the institution’s 85th anniversary. Opera The first opera of the year will be Mozart’s “Le Nozze di Figaro,” which will be conducted by Maestro Christofer Macatsoris and directed by David Gately. Resident Artists will take on lead roles. Performance Dates: Nov. 9, 12, 16, 19, 21, 2019 {…}
K. James McDowell, President and Artistic Director of the Academy fo Vocal Arts, has announced that Scott Guzielek has been appointed the Vice President and General Manager of the institution, effective July 1, 2019. The newly created role will have Guzielek responsible for the overall administrative management of the Academy of Vocal Arts (AVA) and will collaborate with President and Artistic {…}
The Academy of Vocal Arts (AVA) is set to present Mozart’s “Così fan tutte” this March. The Academy will present the work with Maestro Christofer Macatsoris conducting the AVA Opera Orchestra and Dorothy Danner as stage director. Danner has staged past AVA operas such as “L’Italiana in Algeri” and “Ariadne auf Naxos.” The cast will be made up of Resident {…}
The Academy of Vocal Arts is set to showcase its Winter Recital on Feb. 12 and 14. The recital will feature performances by tenor Roy Hage, baritone Timothy Renner, tenor John Matthew Myers, tenor Matthew White, soprano Yihan Duan, mezzo soprano Chelsea Laggan. Jeannine B. Cowles Music Director Chair Maestro Christofer Macatsoris and Master Vocal Coach Richard A. Raub will accompany the performers. Among {…}
The Academy of Vocal Arts has announced its 2018-19 season featuring the vocal students and a number of repertory staples as well as recitals. The season opens with the New Artist Recital accompanied by Music Director and Pianist José Meléndez. Performance Dates: Sept.20 & 21, 2018 The Academy of Vocal Arts will host the Giargiari Bel Canto Competition at the Perelman Theater, {…}