Dec
6
to Dec 8

Opera Orlando: Four Lost Santas/Amahl and the Night Visitors

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Mezzo-Soprano Erika Vasallo will be featured as a principal artist with Opera Orlando, singing the role of Judy in the world premiere of Spicer Carr and Rose Freeman’s Four Lost Santas. This comic Christmas opera will be paired with Menotti’s Amahl and the Night Visitors, which Erika will sing the role of Mother.

More information from Opera Orlando’s website: Opera Orlando presents the world premiere of Four Lost Santas, a comic Christmas Opera commissioned by Opera Orlando based on an original concept by Gabriel Preisser with music by Spicer Carr and a libretto by Spicer Carr and Rose Freeman. This fun, family-friendly piece is a lead-in to Menotti’s seasonal favorite Amahl and the Night Visitors, and it is the perfect antidote for the hustle and bustle of the season. Join a barbershop quartet of Santas who find themselves lost on their way to what should be their big break: SantaCon! They are thankfully rescued by Judy and Rudy, a mother and son who are running late to their community theater production of Amahl. When they can’t fix the Santas’ car, they all pile into the Mom’s car to get into town.
They arrive to utter chaos at the theater as the three Kings and Page have quit the production. Rudy is particularly disappointed, but the Santas save the day as they volunteer to sing the roles in Amahl, because of course they have sung them before. As the cast breathes a sigh of relief, the stage manager yells, “Places!” and then begins Amahl and the Night Visitors, a poignant story of a beautiful Christmas miracle.

Show dates and times: December 6th at 7:30 PM, December 7th at 2 PM, December 7th at 7:30 PM, and December 8th at 2 PM.

Four Lost Santas/Amahl and the Night Visitors will be sung in English with English and Spanish supertitles and have a run time of approximately 90 minutes with no intermission.

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Feb
7
to Feb 9

Opera Orlando: Massenet's Cendrillon

Mezzo-Soprano Erika Vasallo will sing the role of Dorothée and cover the role of Prince Charmant in Opera Orlando’s production of Massenet’s Cendrillon.

More information from Opera Orlando’s website: Opera Orlando presents a fairy tale classic, Jules Massenet’s Cendrillon. Based on the beloved French Cinderella story by Perrault, this all new production will surely sparkle and enchant audiences. Bring the whole family to enjoy this delightful opera directed by James Marvel, making his Company debut, with conductor Noam Aviel returning to Orlando to conduct the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra in the pit. This charming take on the Cinderella story is full of fun, laughter, and gorgeous music that will delight audiences of all ages.

Cendrillon will be sung in French with English and Spanish supertitles. The run time for the full evening will be 2 hours and 45 minutes with one intermission.

Show dates and times: February 7th at 7:30 PM and February 9th at 2 PM

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Apr
25
to Apr 27

Opera Orlando: Beatrice & Benedict/Cavalleria Rusticana

Mezzo-Soprano Erika Vasallo will sing the role of Ursula in Berlioz’s Beatrice and Benedict, and cover the role of Santuzza in Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana.

More information from Opera Orlando’s website: Opera Orlando presents two operas rolled into one with Hector Berlioz’s Beatrice + Benedict and Pietro Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana. Watch these stories unfold simultaneously on an Easter day in the Sicilian town of Messina. Audiences first watch Berlioz’s comedy, based on Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, play out in the town square with weddings and a happy ending for all, and then a more tragic tale is told as Mascagni’s verismo opera happens in the exact same town square. This is an all new opera mash-up conceived by Company artistic director Grant Preisser. He leads this production joined by conductor Pasquale Valerio making his company debut. The production will also feature the Opera Orlando Chorus and Youth Company, as well as dancers from Orlando Ballet.

Beatrice + Benedict will be sung in English and Cavalleria Rusticana will be sung in Italian. Both will have English and Spanish supertitles. The run time for the full evening will be 2 hours and 45 minutes with one intermission.

Show dates and times: April 25th at 7:30 PM and April 27th at 2 PM

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Oct
25
to Oct 27

Opera Orlando: Macbeth by Verdi

Erika Vasallo will be making her company and role debut as an Apparition in Verdi’s Macbeth.

More information about Verdi’s Macbeth on Opera Orlando’s website: Macbeth, Shakespeare’s tale of ruthless desire set to some of Verdi’s most magnificent music, takes the stage to open Opera Orlando’s season of Destiny + Desire. This all new production will be led by stage director Matt Haney and conductor Mark Sforzini, both making their Company debuts. Consumed by the promise of political power and propelled by his ambitious wife, Macbeth, sung by international baritone Norman Garrett, gets caught in a murderous web to claim the Scottish throne. A powerful and emotional work, Macbeth is the opera Giuseppe Verdi declared to be “unlike any other!” There is no love story here, just a darkly riveting scramble to grab power at any cost.

Show dates and times: October 25th at 7:30 PM & October 27th at 2 PM

Macbeth will be sung in Italian with English and Spanish supertitles. The run time for the full evening will be 2 hours and 45 minutes with one intermission.

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Sep
14
7:30 PM19:30

Opera Orlando: Defiant Requiem

Mezzo-Soprano Erika Vasallo will be featured in the Defiant Requiem: Verdi at Terezín.

Concert information from Opera Orlando’s website: Opera Orlando is proud to present the Orlando premiere of Defiant Requiem: Verdi at Terezín, a concert-drama that combines the magnificent music of Verdi’s Requiem with video testimony from survivors of the original Terezín chorus and footage from the 1944 Nazi propaganda film about Theresienstadt. The work tells the story of the courageous Jewish prisoners in the Theresienstadt Concentration Camp (Terezín) during World War II, who performed Verdi’s Requiem while experiencing the horrors of the concentration camps. With only a single score, they performed the celebrated oratorio sixteen times amidst the most horrendous of conditions.

In addition to a full orchestra, and 120 member chorus, the work also weaves in actors who speak the words of imprisoned conductor Rafael Schächter who organized the performances in the camp and others. The piece was conceived and created by The Defiant Requiem Foundation president Murry Sidlin, who will be on stage conducting the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, the Opera Orlando Chorus, and members of Orlando Sings.

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Apr
29
10:30 AM10:30

Orchestra Miami: Carnegie Hall Link Up Concert

Orchestra Miami’s website: Orchestra Miami’s free education event for MDCPS students. Orchestra Miami's Carnegie Hall Link Up Program is a music education program provided by Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute and taught by Miami-Dade County Public School music teachers. More than 3,000 students in grades 3-5 who participate in Link Up attend a culminating concert on at Miami-Dade County Auditorium, where they sing and play the recorder or the violin with the orchestra from their seats. 

Erika Vasallo will be singing popular tunes such as The Blue Danube, Carmen’s Toreador, and more. She will also sing songs from different parts of the world (Brazil, Africa, etc.).

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Mar
17
3:00 PM15:00

Orchestra Miami: Little Red Riding Hood

Orchestra Miami’s website: Orchestra Miami presents an operatic version of the classic fairy tale (with a Miami Spanglish twist), Little Red Riding Hood, set to music by Seymour Barab. Performed in a fully-staged production directed by Ricky J. Martinez with music direction by Elaine Rinaldi. The concert lasts approximately 1 hour; complimentary cookies and juice served after the show!

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Feb
16
7:00 PM19:00

Magic City Opera: Valentine's Concert

Erika is elated to make her Magic City Opera debut as a soloist in their Valentine’s themed concert, “If Music Be The Food Of Love”. Along with other fantastic Miami professional singers, Erika will join in singing two choral pieces with her alma mater, South Miami Middle School Chorus. Come and join us for a lovely evening of romantic music! Free admission.

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May
20
6:00 PM18:00

Orchestra Miami: A Sweet Soiree

You are invited to a Sweet Soiree!! Orchestra Miami invites you to enjoy an evening of delicious food and beverages accompanied by stellar performances about food and drink, all to benefit Orchestra Miami in the atmospheric and gorgeous Scottish Rite Temple.

6 PM- Enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres with musical toasts from the operas Hamlet and Don Giovanni, performed by Philip Kalmanovitch.

7 PM- Dinner is served, alongside a performance of Bernstein's song cycle "La Bonne Cuisine", performed by Gerardo José Ortega.

8 PM- Dessert! Decadent French chocolate cake, accompanied by a performance of Lee Hoiby's one-act opera "Bon Appetit!", where flamboyant master chef Julia Child bakes you a chocolate cake! Cuban-American mezzo-soprano Erika Vasallo stars as Julia Child.

Tickets are $100 per person for drinks/dinner/dessert.

Can’t make it for the full evening? Join us for dessert only! For just $25, you can enjoy the performance of Hoiby’s comic opera "Bon Appetit!", along with access to the cash bar and a complimentary slice of cake.

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May
12
to May 13

Opera Memphis: The Falling & The Rising

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About The Falling & The Rising, with music by Zach Redler and libretto by Jerre Dye: A soldier, posted in conflict overseas, is wrestling with the sacrifices she has made, having just missed her daughter’s 13th birthday. In a quasi-dream state, she encounters other soldiers, all working through their own pain, challenges, and triumphs. With each encounter, she is reminded of the strength and resilience inherent in every soldier, the qualities she will need to rise up again and return to her family.

Tess Altiveros, The Soldier
Erika Vasallo, Toledo
Philip Himebook, Jumper
Marcus King, Homecoming Soldier
Matthew Soibelman, The Colonel

Featuring a chorus of active and retired men and women from across all branches of our military. The performances of this new American opera are on May 12th and 13th at The Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center (Memphis, Tennessee).

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Apr
13
to Apr 20

Opera Memphis: Lee Hoiby's Bon Appétit!

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More information from Opera Memphis’ website: Join Opera Memphis for the performances of Lee Hoiby's delicious one act, 20 minute opera, Bon Appétit! Bon Appétit is a comedic take on a classic episode of Julia Child's popular television show, and stars Handorf Company Artist mezzo-soprano Erika Vasallo. Erika will perform Bon Appétit at the Trezevant Manor retirement community on April 13th at 6:30 PM, The Ginger’s Bread & Co. on April 19th at 6 PM, and at The Town Village Audubon Park retirement community on April 20th at 7:30 PM.

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Apr
1
to Apr 30

Opera Memphis: 30 Days of Opera

Information about 30 Days of Opera from Opera Memphis’ website: Opera Memphis delivers a solid month of free public events throughout the city for over a decade with our 30 Days of Opera program. We've sung for hundreds of thousands of Memphians in hundreds of locations. To mention a few public events for the 30 Days in April - A Homage to Cinderella at The Memphian Hotel, Open Rehearsals of Bon Appetit at Crosstown Concourse, and Opera at Wiseacre Brewing Company.

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Feb
18
7:30 PM19:30

Opera Memphis: Opera Goes To Mardi Gras

Information about the concert from Opera Memphis’ website: Celebrate a tale of two cities with selections related to New Orleans and Venice, where Opera and Carnival season go hand in hand! Enjoy selections from composers like Verdi, Rossini, Bernstein, and Poulenc sung by our wonderful Handorf Company Artists and special guests.

Featuring:

Erika Vasallo, Mezzo-Soprano

Matthew Soibelman, Bass

Jacob Kerzner, Pianist

With special guest, Anne-Carolyn Bird, Soprano

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Oct
23
6:30 PM18:30

Opera Guild of Rochester's Bravo Nights

Opera Guild of Rochester’s website: Five terrifically talented vocalists, members of the Finger Lakes Opera’s Tomita Young Artists program, accompanied by Eastman’s Jenny Choo Kirby, present an engaging program of popular selections from your favorite operas.

Performers: Robert Riordan (Baritone), Starletta Noll-Long (Soprano), Anders Namestnik (Tenor), Erika Vasallo (Mezzo-Soprano), Matthew Campisi (Tenor), and Jenny Choo Kirby (Accompanist). Sponsored by Opera Guild of Rochester, Bravo Nights are a great introduction for those who are newer to the opera genre, and for opera aficionados, a great reminder of why you love it so much.

YouTube livestream link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLixhsYz1Bg

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Aug
7
3:00 PM15:00

FLO's Anniversary Concert

Finger Lakes Opera website: Raise your glass and break out your opera glasses to officially mark the start of FLO’s 10th anniversary celebration. This program will feature Artistic Director and Founder Gerard Floriano leading the FLO orchestra, four internationally acclaimed main-stage stars, and this year’s Tomita Young Artists in a multi-media event honoring FLO’s past, present, and future.

To buy your tickets, click the following link -> https://www.esm.rochester.edu/theatre/events/finger-lakes-opera-presents-anniversary-concert/

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Aug
5
7:00 PM19:00

FLO's Così fan tutte

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Finger Lakes Opera presents the 2022 Tomita Young Artists in a one-act version of Così fan tutte. This production will pay tribute to Mozart’s beloved comedy. Mezzo-Soprano Erika Vasallo will be singing the role of Dorabella.

To buy your tickets, click the following link -> https://www.fingerlakesopera.org/cosi-fan-tutte.html

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Jul
26
7:00 PM19:00

FLO's Summer Scenes

Finger Lakes Opera website: Don’t miss your opportunity to see some of the opera world’s emerging stars—under the stars. Set in the rustic elegance of Lincoln Hill Farms, the 2022 Tomita Young Artists perform scenes from beloved operas. Drinks and appetizers are included in the ticket price.

To buy your tickets, click the following link -> https://www.fingerlakesopera.org/summer-scenes.html

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Jul
17
3:00 PM15:00

Finger Lakes Opera: Sundays Out Loud Recital

Finger Lakes Opera website: Enjoy these intimate, Sunday afternoon recitals with some of opera's emerging stars. Each recital will feature a new set of Tomita Young Artists singing new repertoire, so you won't want to miss either date!

Mezzo-Soprano Erika Vasallo will be singing opera favorites such as Carmen’s Habanera aria and the Così fan tutte trio. To buy your tickets, click the following link -> https://www.esm.rochester.edu/theatre/events/finger-lakes-opera-presents-sundays-out-loud/

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Jul
9
7:00 PM19:00

NYOC: Suor Angelica & Il tabarro

New York Opera Conservatory presents a Puccini double bill featuring the 2022 Summer Program Young Artists. Mezzo-Soprano Erika Vasallo will be singing the role of Principessa in Suor Angelica and the role of Frugola in Il tabarro.

To reserve your free summer tickets to see NYOC’s summer operas, click the following link -> https://taconicopera.org/TIckets/

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Apr
9
8:00 PM20:00

Airborne: Kurt Weill's Lindberg's Flight

Mezzo-Soprano Erika Vasallo will be singing alto in a small vocal ensemble for Kurt Weill’s Lindberg’s Flight with Orchestra Miami.

Orchestra Miami’s Website: To honor the 95th anniversary of the founding of Pan American World Airways, Orchestra Miami presents two seldomly performed, important American compositions about flight- Kurt Weill’s Der Lindberghflug (Lindberg’s Flight) and Marc Blitzstein’s Airborne Symphony at Shake-A-Leg Miami, the only remaining original Coast Guard airplane hangar in Coconut Grove, built in 1932.

Promotion video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mM2mXA7ENGo

For tickets and more info, click the link -> https://www.orchestramiami.org/airborne

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Oct
20
7:30 PM19:30

FIU Music Festival 2021: Celebrating Cuban Music

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“FIU Music Festival’s opening night concert is a celebration of Cuban heritage. From Moises Simon to Benny More and many more featured surprises including the orchestral world premiere of Ernesto Lecuona’s Rumba-Rhapsody, get ready for an evening filled with the classical and unmistakable rhythms of Cuba featuring the FIU Symphony Orchestra, joined by pianist Tomas Y. Tirino, the FIU Concert Choir, the FIU University Singers, Encantus Voices, the Miami Children’s Chorus and more!” - FIU School of Music’s website.

Mezzo-Soprano Erika Vasallo will be singing as the Alto Soloist in the premiere of Ernesto Lecuona’s Rumba-Rhapsody.

Link to purchase tickets -> https://fiu.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1486&r=6fee7a20bd2345fd9ee4a0cc43ab608c

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Sep
19
3:00 PM15:00

Luisa Fernanda presented by La Zarzuela, Inc.

La Zarzuela, Inc. presents Luisa Fernanda, a Spanish romantic zarzuela in three act by Federico Moreno Torroba. The characters move between comedy and revolutionary politics, featuring the simplicity of the Spanish countryside and the contrasting sophisticated class in Madrid of the 19th century on the verge of a revolutionary change of its political landscape. The libretto by Federico Romero and Guillermo Fernández Shaw could be described as a romantic comedy with a near-tragic touch of melancholy. A masterpiece of its own kind.

Mezzo-Soprano Erika Vasallo will be singing the role of Luisa Fernanda on September 19th at 3 p.m. at the Seminole Theatre in Homestead, Florida.

Link to purchase tickets -> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/luisa-fernanda-presented-by-la-zarzuela-sept-19th-tickets-165192327699?aff=erelpanelorg&fbclid=IwAR3PoKpGk1rOTqzQgvtSIOft1BZKfEm5ea3e7nv1-lz9VESHkmcGQFar7EY

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Aug
29
3:00 PM15:00

Zarzuela en South Beach

Mezzo-Soprano Erika Vasallo will be singing “Canción de Paloma” and “Lágrimas mías” for Zarzuela en South Beach, a concert of some of the best well-known zarzuela solos and ensembles. Featured artists: Eduardo Calcaño, Daniel Daroca, Greisel Dominguez, Kiley Hernandez, Lucia Panizza, Carlos Silva, and Erika Vasallo.

Link to purchase tickets -> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/zarzuela-en-south-beach-tickets-166093416881

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