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Duchess Voluptua:
Virginia Williams
Maid Phobia: Lydia Graf
Duke: Morgan Reed
Scorpio: Brandon
Michael
[Pizza with Mushrooms - Opera will be sung in English.]
April 17, 2010, 7:00 PM at the Stone Soup Cafe, Eagles Hall — A joint fundraiser for Stone Soup Cafe and Opera Fairbanks
Tickets $50 per person
Music Director: Val Lari
Stage Director: Hans Meyer
Pizza con Funghi is a hilarious send up of every opera plot cliche you have ever heard. Four very fine local singers - Virginia Williams, soprano, as the WIFE; Lydia Graf as the mezzo MAID; tenor Brandon Michael as the SECRET LOVER; and baritone Morgan Reed as the HUSBAND and a plot involving poison mushrooms on a pizza and a secret affair that never quite happens. Ms. Graf is appearing with Opera Fairbanks as part of our Apprentice Artist program in collaboration with the UAF Music Department. This one time only presentation will be a chance for you to contribute to the fine work of Stone Soup Cafe and to enjoy a wonderful evening of opera. Refreshments of pizza (if you dare) and wine provided following the performance. Sponsored by Hot Licks.
Tickets are available on our ticket page, in person in Fairbanks at If Only...A Fine Store [215 Cushman] or In My Element [Artisans' Courtyard, College Rd] and at the door starting one hour before show time.
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Virginia Williams is a graduate student at the University of Alaska Fairbanks working on her masters degree in Voice Performance with Dr. Jaunelle Celaire. She has been involved with the Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival and Fairbanks Light Opera Theater, debuting as Gianetta in their production of The Gondoliers in 2005. This is her first lead role experience with Opera Fairbanks and looks forward to working the cast and crew. |
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Duke: Morgan Reed Upon completing a teaching career, Morgan Reed launched his current baritone career in opera. While training at the University of Maryland he sang professionally with the Washington Savoyards and the Washington Summer Opera. He has performed with the Virginia Opera, Opera Delaware, Opera of Northern Virginia, and the Adrian Opera. His roles include 'Tonio' in Pagliacci, 'Germont' in la Traviata, 'Marcello' in La Boheme, and 'Schicci' in Gianni Schicci. Long active in local productions, Morgan is a founder of Fairbanks Light Opera Theatre and Opera Fairbanks. |
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Brandon Michael has been devoted to a life in the performing arts since his first role at the age of nine. Brandon has a background in dance, singing and acting and attended undergrad at Western Washington University and the Atlantic Theatre Company Acting School in New York. Brandon recently directed FLOT's Sweeney Todd, appearing as Pirelli, and was seen as Starbuck in The Rainmaker (FDA) and Joey in The Most Happy Fella (FLOT). |
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Lydia Graf came to the University of Alaska
Fairbanks in 2007 and is currently pursuing degrees in Vocal Performance
and Music Education. Beyond studying voice with Dr. Jaunelle Celaire,
and music education with Dr. Vincent Cee, performing with Opera
Fairbanks in Madama Butterfly, Gala Concert and Tosca,
she participates in the University Chorus, the Alaska Camerata and
the Choir of the North. Additionally, Lydia is an active member of the
collegiate chapter of MENC, the professional organization for music
educators, where she serves on the Executive Committee as Secretary.
Lydia is pleased to working once again with Opera Fairbanks. |
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