(Credit: The Verdi Chorus) The Verdi Chorus will present “A Verdi Puccini Fest” on Nov. 12 and 13, 2022 at the First Presbyterian Church in Santa Monica. Audiences will hear passages from “I Lombardi,” “Don Carlo,” “Rigoletto,” “La Traviata,” “La Bohème,” “Turandot,” “Suor Angelica,” “Tosca,” “La Fanciulla del West,” and “La Rondine.” Soloists include Jamie Chamberlin Granner, Nathan Granner, and {…}
The Verdi Chorus is set to launch its fall slate with “Ritorna Vincitori!” at the First Presbyterian Church in Santa Monica, California. The showcase, which is set for Nov. 13 and 14 will feature music from “Aida,” “Dido and Aeneas,” “Madama Butterfly,” “Mefistofele,” “Carmen” and “Pagliacci.” “I am so excited for this upcoming concert, and profoundly grateful that the Verdi {…}
The Verdi Chorus is set to launch its 38th season with “Amore Della Vita, Love of Life Italian Style.” The concert will feature The Fox Singers and will be presented in collaboration with the Sahm Family Foundation. The Fox Singers will be comprised of sopranos Tiffany Ho, Megan Lindsey McDonald, and Sarah Salazar; mezzo-soprano Ariana Stultz; and tenors Elías Berezin {…}
(Credit: The Verdi Chorus) On November 8, 2020, the Verdi Chorus is set to continue its 37th season with a gala concert titled “Amor y Odio, Songs of Spain and the New World.” This concert also marks the premiere of the organization’s new online series, “Verdi Chorus Presents,” which is led by Artistic Director Anne Marie Ketchum. The concert will {…}
(Credit: The Verdi Chorus) The Verdi Chorus is set to present “Songs of Fantasy” on Feb. 1, 2020 at the First United Methodist Church in Santa Monica, California. The performance will feature music from “The Magic Flute,” “L’Elisir d’Amore,” “Peter Pan,” and “Candide” with the Chorus’ Founding Artistic Director Anne Marie Ketchum leading the performance. The Fox Singers, the professional {…}
UPDATE: Per a press release, “Los Angeles County Field Deputy Zachary Gaidzik will award The Verdi Chorus a document of commendation on the occasion of their 35th Anniversary for outstanding contributions to the Third District of Los Angeles County, represented by Sheila Kuehl. The Verdi Chorus was also recognized this Fall by the City Council of Santa Monica for its achievements {…}