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One of the most exciting changes at Portland Opera in recent years is the establishment of the Portland Opera Studio Artists program, designed to train the next generation of opera singers by providing a "bridge" from the conservatory world to the professional stage.
Selected at auditions in New York, four young singers fresh from some of the nation's finest vocal conservatories have joined the company for a rigorous nine-month training program.
In addition to vocal coaching, language training, acting classes, and master classes with mainstage guest artists, these young professionals will be featured in their own studio production of Trouble in Tahiti. Patrons will enjoy their work up close and personal in the Newmark Theatre. Keller Auditorium patrons can also enjoy these young artists in supporting roles in our mainstage season offerings and individual recitals throughout the year.
Jennifer M. Forni, Soprano
Daryl Freedman, Mezzo-Soprano
Steven Brennfleck, Tenor
José Rubio, Baritone
Christopher Mattaliano, General Director
Clare Burovac, Director of Artistic Operations
Robert Ainsley, Associate Music Director and Chorus Master
Enjoy unforgettable evenings of vocal chamber music when the spotlight shines the Portland Opera Studio Artists. These Studio Artists Recitals have proven very popular, turning into standing-room-only events. The intimate nature of the recitals allows the audience an opportunity to experience the close relationship between composer, singer and accompanist.
Associate Music Director and Chorus Master, Rob Ainsley, accompanies.
All recitals are at Sherman Clay Pianos, 131 NW 13th Ave, 7:00pm
Recommended donation to support the Portland Opera Studio Artist program: $10.
| Daryl Freedman, Mezzo-Soprano | Sunday, October 4, 2009 | |
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PROGRAM Brahms: Geistliche Lieder, Op. 91, Gestillte Sehnsucht, Geistliches Wiegenlied, Zigeunerlieder, Op. 103 Debussy: Chansons de Bilitis (La Flute de Pan, Le Chevelure, Le Tombeau des Naiades) William Bolcom: Selections from Cabaret Songs (Fur (Murray the furrier), Waitin, Song of Black Max (As Told By The de Kooning Boys), Amor, Toothbrush Time, George)
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| Jennifer M. Forni, Soprano | Tuesday, November 10, 2009 An Evening of Art Song |
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| Steven Brennfleck, Tenor | Tuesday, February 9, 2010 | |
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PROGRAM Gabriel Faure: Poemes d'un jour Robert Schumann: Liederkreis Op. 24 (Heine) INTERMISSION Gerald Finzi: A Young Man's Exhortation (Hardy)
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| José Rubio, Baritone | Tuesday, May 11, 2010 |
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The Portland Opera Studio program is made possible through the generous support of:
Gwen Burns
Jeannine B. Cowles
Martha Fletcher McCourt
PGE Foundation
The Portland Opera Guild
Anonymous
A generous Friend of Portland Opera
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