Angels Vocal Art Opera Festival is set to present Gian Carlo Menotti’s “The Consul” at the Manoukian Performing Arts Center in Pasadena on July 29 and 30, 2023. The production, which will be conducted by Artistic Director Kristof Van Gysperre, will star Victoria Livengood as The Mother, Elizabeth Baldwin as Magda Sorel, Jacob Bowman as John Sorel, Laura Zahn as {…}
Opera San José has unveiled its 2023-24 Artists-in-Residence. The resident company, which includes Melisa Bonetti (Mezzo-soprano), Michelle Ainna Cuizon (Director), Vartan Gabrielian (Bass-baritone), Johannes Löhner (Conductor), Courtney Miller (Mezzo-soprano), Joshua Sanders (Tenor), and Melissa Sondhi (Soprano), will be introduced in a virtual showcase scheduled for August 13, 2023. Of these artists, the company spotlighted Sondhi as the inaugural Artist-in-Residence for the Wadhwani Chair for South Asia Artists; this new initiative focuses on “incubating the incredible {…}
(Photo Credit Jamie Pham) California-based Pacific Chorale has announced its 2023-24 season. “Pacific Chorale has flourished for nearly six decades, filling a vital artistic role in Orange County and beyond. The range and scope of our programming speaks to the tremendous talent of our gifted singers,” Pacific Chorale President and CEO Andrew Brown said in an official press statement. “We {…}
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association will host a performance by Pacific Opera Project on July 29, 2023. The concert, which will take place on the lawn of the Tournament House in Pasadena, California will feature tenor Arnold Livingston, baritone Ben Lowe, soprano Oriana Falla, and contralto Emely Geller. They will perform selections from renowned works such as “Rigoletto,” “Carmen,” {…}
On July 8, Angels Vocal Art (AVA) is set to present a Gala Performance of Puccini’s “Tosca” at the Manoukian Performing Arts Center in Pasadena, California. AVA Artistic Director Kristof Van Grysperre will conduct with Diana Wyenn directing a production that features projections by Aaron Ball. The opera will star Jessica Sandidge as Floria Tosca and Todd Wilander as Mario {…}
(Credit: Kristen Loken) San Francisco Opera is set to celebrate Pride month, honoring LGBTQ+ artists, staff, audience, and community. The celebration begins on June 22, coinciding with a performance of “El último sueño de Frida y Diego.” With the exterior of the War Memorial Opera House glowing in rainbow colors, Pride Night at the Opera will offer attendees a pairing {…}
Walnut Creek’s Festival Opera has announced its summer season. First up is “Opera in the Park I” which will feature Festival Opera artists including soprano Aisha Campbell, mezzo-soprano Dalyte Kodzis, countertenor Matheus Coura, tenor Michael Foreman, and bass-baritone Matthew Lovell, bass-baritone as they present popular operas, Broadway favorites, and works from the Great American Songbook. will be accompanied by pianist Chun {…}
The San Francisco Early Music Society has announced its 2023-24 season. Here is a look at the vocal performances. First up is “El Mundo” presenting “Archivo de Guatemala.” The event features sopranos Jennifer Ellis Kampani and Nell Snaidas, as well as tenor/countertenor Ryland Angel. Performance Date: Oct. 27 – 29, 2023 Vox Lumunis will then present “Bach: The Early Cantatas.” {…}
Music Director Carl St. Clair will lead the Pacific Symphony & Pacific Chorale in “Cathedral of Sound” on June 15 – 17, 2023 as part of the Hal and Jeanette Segerstrom Family Foundation Classical Series. The program will feature Gregorio Allegri’s “Miserere mei, Deus,” Richard Strauss‘ “Death and Transfiguration,” and the world premiere of Sir James MacMillan’s “Fiat Lux,” featuring {…}
Donald Brinegar Singers and JPL Chorus will present a concert of Choral Music titled “Child of Wonder” at St. Andrew Church in Pasadena on June 11, 2023. The concert will be dedicated to Donald Brinegar’s grandson, Justin, who passed away at the age of 12 due to a rare form of cancer. The concert takes its name from the featured {…}
(Credit: Neda Navaee) Soprano Nina Stemme was awarded the San Francisco Opera Medal immediately following the June 4 premiere of “Die Frau ohne Schatten.” During an on-stage ceremony, Matthew Shilvock, the General Director of San Francisco Opera, stated, “Nina, your artistry brings a transcendent quality into our world, resonating deeply within our souls. You have led us on countless heroic {…}