Sunday, May 24, 2009
Command Performance
Trinity Episcopal Church was the setting Friday evening on May 22, for Natchez Festival of Music's Command Performance. Brother Vincent Bache, Music Director for Trinity Episcopal Church, welcomed the Natchez Festival of Music.
George Hogan, Artistic Director for the Natchez Festival of Music, introduced the program and turned it over to Assistant Musical Director David Rosenmeyer.
Malena Dayen, David Guzman, Jacqueline Noparstak, Leon Turner, Emily Newton, Emily Lorini, Matt Klepac, and Richard Holmes were the singers.
For a sampling of music performed that night, see below:
1. Emily Lorini singing “Una voce poco fa” from The Barber of Seville.
2. Leon Turner
3. 6. Emily Newton and Matt Klepac in La Boheme duet
Friday, May 22, 2009
A Personal Message from Candice Hoyes
Command Performance
Title: | Command Performance | |
Selected arias from opera and Broadway songs selected by the main artists featured in this year’s major opera -- Carmen. The artists this year include Malena Dayen, David Guzman and Philip Skinner, among others. | ||
Date: | Friday May 22, 2009 | |
Time: | 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm | |
Notes: | $15 Ticket Information By Phone: 601-446-6631 or 1-800-647-6742 In person: Natchez Visitor's Ctr. Natchez Pilgrimage Tours 640 S. Canal St. Natchez, MS 39120 Online: www.natchezpilgrimage.com Website: www.natchezopera.com Season Tickets: Group Sales: 10% discount on groups of 10 or more Artistic Director George Hogan |
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Plantation Performance at Dunleith
Just a reminder. Y'all Come!
Title: Plantation Performance
Date: Sunday May 17, 2009
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Dunleith
Notes: $15
Ticket Information
By Phone: 601-446-6631 or 1-800-647-6742
In person:
Natchez Visitor's Ctr.
Natchez Pilgrimage Tours
640 S. Canal St.
Natchez, MS 39120
Online: www.natchezpilgrimage.com
Website: www.natchezopera.com
Season Tickets:
Buy all Four Main Event Tickets and Receive a 10% discount
Group Sales: 10% discount on groups of 10 or more
Artistic Director George Hogan
*photo by Elodie Pritchartt
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Death by Aria
Get ready for the American Idol of the opera scene. Death by Aria is the first part of a competition among the artists for the Blackburn-Killelea Award, which provides a $500 honorarium to the male and the female winner, as well as a mainstage contract for next year. The artists will select the arias which they feel will best present their talents. The order of singers will be determined by a draw at the event. This competition will continue with assigned roles in Opera and Broadway Highlights on May 23. The artists will be judged not only for their talent as singers, but also for their attitude, cooperation, and overall support of the Festival.
This is one program that is not to be missed.
Title: Death by Aria
Date: Friday May 15, 2009
Time: 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: New Covenant Presbyterian Church
Notes: $15
Ticket Information
By Phone: 601-446-6631 or 1-800-647-6742
In person:
Natchez Visitor Center
Natchez Pilgrimage Tours
640 S. Canal St.
Natchez, MS 39120
Online: www.natchezpilgrimage.com
Website: www.natchezfestivalofmusic.com
Season Tickets:
Buy all Four Main Event Tickets and Receive a 10% discount
Group Sales: 10% discount on groups of 10 or more
Artistic Director George Hogan
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Plantation Performance at Magnolia Hall
- SuĂte Brasileira with pianist Elizabeth Moak and flautist Danilo Mezzadri, both music professors at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg;
- Three Irish Folksong Settings with Danilo Mezzadri, flute; and Susan Ruggiero, soprano;
- The Banana Song (Whistlin’ Tune) with Elizabeth Moak, piano
- Summerland with Elizabeth Moak, piano
- Judy's Rag with Elizabeth Moak, piano
- "Ill Know" and "If I were a Bell" from Guys and Dolls with Susan Ruggiero, soprano and Elizabeth Moak, piano
- Carmen Fantasy with Danilo Mezzadri, flute and Elizabeth Moak, piano
- Ah, vous dirai-je, maman with Susan Ruggiero, soprano, Danilo Mezzadri, flute and Elizabeth Moak, piano
Friday, May 8, 2009
A Night of Stars, an Evening of Jazz and a Fabulous Kickoff
The first full weekend of the Natchez Festival of Music will shine with A Night of Stars and An Evening of Jazz, two exciting events with tremendous appeal. The lovely Plantation Performance will complete a great beginning for the 19th
Season of the Natchez Festival of Music.
For Night of Stars on Friday, May 8, at 8:00 p.m. at New Covenant Presbyterian Church, the stars of The Fantasticks will perform some of their favorite selections. Bill Lewis, who has been a most beloved performer many times for the Natchez Festival of Music, will direct this event.
Mr. Lewis has said, “This is a very exciting cast with young performers. We will be presenting all of the cast members of The Fantasticks in solo performances.
"You already know some from past seasons, such as Dan Pettit, David Schnell, Will Earl Spanheimer, and Corey Trahan; and some will become new favorites, such as Kyle Hancock, Jocelyne O’Toole, Bill Overton, and Ashlyn Rust.
"There will be selections from opera, musical theatre, concert songs, and vaudeville. Please come experience these exciting young talents, as we are very excited to present them.”
The outstanding talent showcased in this special event is a very special treat that everyone will enjoy.
An Evening of Jazz on Saturday, May 9, at 8:00 p.m. at The Columns of Natchez spotlights two exceedingly popular artists from New York -- Frank Ponzio on piano and vocalist Annie Kozuch.
Frank Ponzio, jazz pianist, composer, music director, educator, and vocal coach, has written for TV commercials, plays, and films, as well as for radio and TV commercials for Kmart, Exxon, Campbell Soups, and Dunkin’ Donuts, among others. He has performed with people such as Ben Vereen, Phil Donahue for his 25th anniversary TV show, Nancy LaMott at Madison Square Gardens, and Baby Jane Dexter in cabaret venues in New York City. His venues have included Trinity Church, the Museum of Modern Art, Carnegie Hall, Birdland, and New York Town Hall.
Annie Kozuch has appeared in numerous plays, on television, and in such venues as the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and the Tokyo City Symphony Orchestra, among others. Her highly successful solo show, Diva’s Lament – an evening of jazz, standards, boleros, and bossa nova highlights her versatility. Raised in Mexico City, she performs in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
What a great evening is in store for Natchez with these two fantastic artists, who are backed by local performers Terry Trovato on percussion and Louis DeVries as bassist.
This year’s first Plantation Performance will take place on Sunday afternoon at 4:00 at Magnolia Hall, featuring Susan Ruggiero, with Danilo Mezzadri on flute and Elizabeth Moak on piano. Susan was a lovely vocalist in last year’s Festival and sang at the Musical Tribute for Dr. David Blackburn in October. This will be a beautiful ending for a great weekend of music!
What a way to begin the Festival!
*Photo by Elodie Pritchartt
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Alcorn State University Concert Choir
Title: | Alcorn State University Concert Choir | |
Date: | Sunday May 3, 2009 | |
Time: | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | |
Location: | St. Mary Basilica | |
Notes: | Free Ticket Information By Phone: 601-446-6631 or 1-800-647-6742 In person: Natchez Visitor's Ctr. Natchez Pilgrimage Tours 640 S. Canal St. Natchez, MS 39120 Online: www.natchezpilgrimage.com Website: www.natchezopera.com Season Tickets: Buy all Four Main Event Tickets and Receive a 10% discount Group Sales: 10% discount on groups of 10 or more Artistic Director George Hogan |