Russian Opera Workshop 2016 to Present Rachmaninoff's ALEKO & Tchaikovsky's MAZEPA
By: Tyler Peterson May. 31, 2016
In its sixth summer season, Russian Opera Workshop presents rarely performed Aleko by Rachmaninoff (June 28, 29 & 30) and Mazepa by Tchaikovsky (August 2, 3 & 4), as well as concerts of Russian Romances (June 27 & August 1).
All events are free to the public. Tickets are not required.
Opera and recital performances begin at 7:30 PM. Master classes begin at 1:00 PM. All events take place at the Academy of Vocal Arts, 1920 Spruce Street, Philadelphia.
Selected by an audition process, participating young artists arrive in Philadelphia from around the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Master Classes - 1:00 PM | Free
Academy of Vocal Arts, 1920 Spruce Street, Philadelphia
June 9 & 10 - Benita Valente, Vocal Master Class
June 16 & 17 - Thor Eckert, Professional Development. Audition Class.
July 14 & 15 - Daron Hagen, Professional Development. Audition Class.
July 20 - Angela Meade, Vocal Master Class
July 21 - Florence Quivar, Vocal Master Class
July 22 - Sandra Hormozi, Professional Development. Audition Class.
Russian Romances Concerts - 7:30 PM | Free
Academy of Vocal Arts, 1920 Spruce Street, Philadelphia
June 27 and August 1 - All artists perform. Works by Aliabiev, Glinka, Rimsky-Korsakov, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, Prokofieff, Shostakovich, Sviridov.
Opera Performances - 7:30 PM | Free
Academy of Vocal Arts, 1920 Spruce Street, Philadelphia
Aleko by Sergei Rachmaninoff
June 28, 29 & 30
Mazepa by Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky
August 2, 3 & 4
About Russian Opera Workshop
Russian Opera Workshop is an independent summer training program for aspiring and professional opera singers. The program was founded in 2011 by Ghenady Meirson, faculty member at both the Academy of Vocal Arts and Curtis Institute of Music. Centered on one Russian opera per session, each workshop session offers an intensive one-month long Russian language and vocal training program followed by free public performances.
Repertoire History
Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky
Mazepa - 2016
The Maid of Orleans - 2014, Philadelphia premiere
Eugene Onegin - 2011, 2014
The Queen of Spades - 2012
Iolanta - 2011, 2015
Romeo & Juliet Fragment - 2013, 2016
Sergei Rachmaninoff
Aleko - 2012, 2016
Francesca da Rimini - 2013, Philadelphia premiere
Anton Rubinstein
The Demon - 2015, Philadelphia premiere
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