The Town Hall to Stream Virtual ‘Otello’ With Errin Brooks & Allison Charney

By David Salazar

The Town Hall and PREformances Chamber Music Collaborative are set to present a unique virtual performance of Verdi’s masterpiece “Otello.”

The showcase, which is set to kick off on Nov. 18, will be part of a series that presents operas in under an hour and features a diverse array of singers from around the world.

“Otello” will be headlined by tenor Errin Brooks with Allison Charney as Desdemona and Jordan Charney as the Narrator. Performing at the piano will be Criag Ketter.

The showcase was shot in quarantine with all performers appearing remotely.

“The Town Hall, once the home of the classical music debut, is very excited to bring accessible opera to the masses,” said Artistic Director Melay Araya in an official press statement. “The history of classical vocalists at the hall is one of great pride and diversity in classical music has been a thread throughout the hall’s 100 year history. With a legacy that includes the debuts of Marian Anderson and Leontyne Price, The Town Hall is excited to bring diverse voices and high-quality, accessible classical programming to a wider audience.”

 

 

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