The Story of Wu Wei by Feona Lee Jones

The Story of Wu Wei is a condensed, one act English-language chamber opera reflecting the struggle of the composer's mother to survive under the Mao Zedong Regime in the 1950's. A target due to their class, religion, and education, Wu Wei's family becomes one of the millions to lose everything at the hands of the Communist Party of China, Wu Wei being the lone survivor.

Role: Wu Wei

As Thousands Cheer is a fine conglomerate of political satire and memorable tunes such as "Heat Wave", "Easter Parade", and "Harlem on My Mind". Placed in a contemporary setting but maintaining the tongue in cheek charm, As Thousands Cheer is a show sure to be loved by all. Additional performance January 31.

Free

The Fall 2015 artists perform staged scenes and musical excerpts from works by Bernstein, Sondheim, Rodgers, Loesser, and others.

The artists are performing a program of favorites from the Musical Theatre canon in a free presentation. Musical directed by Michael Horsley and directed by Michael Mohammed, Something in the So Big Sky features scenes from nine musicals that draw upon other works for inspiration, from the plays of Shakespeare to nineteenth century operas.

Role: Luce - "Sing for your Supper" Boys from Syracuse

Stephanie Blythe is an international superstar focused on the voice's most important objective, communication. Students will sing an art song composed to a sonnet in English. Unfortunately, this event is not open to the public.

Performing "The Glory of the Day Was in Her Face" - Florence Price (1887-1953)

Poetry by James Weldon Johnson

Early music students from some of the United States' finest music programs perform selections from the Baroque repertoire.  Hosted by the Smithsonian Chamber Music Society.

Selections from L'incoronazione di Poppea by Claudio Monteverdi with continuo
Role: Nerone

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Bay Area Opera Collaborative's first performance together, Opera Pops! Seven talented Bay Area Singers will perform favorite arias, duets, and ensembles from operatic and musical theater repertoire. Six languages will be presented in this fun concert of beautiful music that will also help us to raise funds for our upcoming fully staged production of Lo Speziale at Dragon Theatre in Redwood City.  Online tickets

Performers featured:
Ewa Nowicka, Mezzo Soprano
Corinne Rydman, Mezzo Soprano
Kathryn Benedicto, Soprano
Nicole Cooper, Soprano
Carmello Tringali, Tenor
Carmelo Rosado III, Tenor
Blake Quin, Tenor
Osvaldo de Leon, Pianist

This concert will feature music by Rossini, Stravinsky, Gordon, Sondheim, Luna, Britten, Donizetti, Moniuszko, Delibes, Mozart, Tchiakovsky, Puccini, Offenbach, and Verdi.

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About the Company: 
Bay Area Opera Collaborative is a company powered by its artists, dedicated to creating exceptional performance and theater management opportunities with the goal of developing a passion for classical vocal music in the modern audience. Our goal is to reach a wider audience and include first-time opera goers. We hope you can join us for our debut recital.

Love triumphs as the most powerful force over humankind: Emperor Nero casts aside his wife, Ottavia, for the beautiful Poppea despite the counsel of his advisor, Seneca, the misfortune of Poppea's loving husband, Ottone, or the dwindling status of the empire.  Semi-staged with period instruments.

Free admission

Role: Nerone - emperor of Rome

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The San Francisco Conservatory of Music's Opera Program presents a collection of scenes for those young at heart.

Free admission

Role: the Fox, The Little Prince by Rachel Portman

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Utah Opera - Chorus

Verdi's classic tale of Violetta and Alfredo, two lovers crossed by the expectations of society.

Bringing together choir and orchestra with the single design of offering a unique musical experience to our audience.   Tickets

Corinne's senior recital is a reflection of her mental state as she says goodbye to the school and community she loves and embraces the unknown.