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Cherry Duke
Latest News on Cherry Duke:
El Paso Opera Announces 2020-21 Season (Sep 2, 2020)
Opera UTEP Will Host Livestreamed Performance 'What is Opera? (Part 2)' (Apr 24, 2020)
Jorge Martín & Friends Premiere Operatic Works by Middlebury Composer (Feb 23, 2019)
El Paso Opera Announces 2020-21 Season (Sep 2, 2020)
Opera UTEP Will Host Livestreamed Performance 'What is Opera? (Part 2)' (Apr 24, 2020)
Jorge Martín & Friends Premiere Operatic Works by Middlebury Composer (Feb 23, 2019)
BIO
Cherry Duke, mezzo-soprano, has performed over 50 principal roles with opera companies and orchestras throughout the US and abroad. An avid performer of contemporary works, she created the role of The Captain in the critically-acclaimed opera Dog Days in 2012 and later performed it with LA Opera, Fort Worth Opera, in New York City at the Prototype Festival, and on the original cast album. In El Paso, she was recently a soloist with the El Paso Symphony Orchestra in “A Night at the Met,” and played Dolly Levi in the UTEP Dinner Theatre’s production of Hello, Dolly! With EPO, she performed the roles of Hansel in Hansel and Gretel, Third Lady in Die Zauberflöte and Tisbe in La Cenerentola. In 2015, Cherry Duke joined the music faculty at the University of Texas at El Paso, where she teaches voice and directs the opera program. Ms. Duke is also an Artistic Associate with El Paso Opera.
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El Paso Opera Announces 2020-21 Season
El Paso Opera has announced details for its upcoming seasons!
El Paso Opera has announced details for its upcoming seasons!
Opera UTEP Will Host Livestreamed Performance 'What is Opera? (Part 2)'
After last semester's successful “What Is Opera” showcase, Opera UTEP returns to bring you even more opera favorites that demonstrate what opera is. This semester's scenes will include selections from CARMEN, DON GIOVANNI, THE MAGIC FLUTE, THE BARBER OF SEVILLE, EL DUO DE LA AFRICANA, DIE FLEDERMAUS and more!
After last semester's successful “What Is Opera” showcase, Opera UTEP returns to bring you even more opera favorites that demonstrate what opera is. This semester's scenes will include selections from CARMEN, DON GIOVANNI, THE MAGIC FLUTE, THE BARBER OF SEVILLE, EL DUO DE LA AFRICANA, DIE FLEDERMAUS and more!
Jorge Martín & Friends Premiere Operatic Works by Middlebury Composer
The Opera Company of Middlebury and Town Hall Theater proudly presents a very special concert featuring celebrated Cuban-American composer and Middlebury resident Jorge Martin. Mr. Martin will perform his works with tenor Brian Downen and mezzo-soprano Cherry Duke.
The Opera Company of Middlebury and Town Hall Theater proudly presents a very special concert featuring celebrated Cuban-American composer and Middlebury resident Jorge Martin. Mr. Martin will perform his works with tenor Brian Downen and mezzo-soprano Cherry Duke.
Jorge Martín & Friends Premiere Operatic Works by Middlebury Composer
The Opera Company of Middlebury and Town Hall Theater proudly presents a very special concert featuring celebrated Cuban-American composer and Middlebury resident Jorge Martin. Mr. Martin will perform his works with tenor Brian Downen and mezzo-soprano Cherry Duke.
The Opera Company of Middlebury and Town Hall Theater proudly presents a very special concert featuring celebrated Cuban-American composer and Middlebury resident Jorge Martin. Mr. Martin will perform his works with tenor Brian Downen and mezzo-soprano Cherry Duke.
National Sawdust to Present 10 Opera Events This Season
National Sawdust embarks on its sophomore season with a fresh commitment to being a leading incubator of new work. This season National Sawdust presents or produces ten operatic projects.
National Sawdust embarks on its sophomore season with a fresh commitment to being a leading incubator of new work. This season National Sawdust presents or produces ten operatic projects.
2016 PROTOTYPE: Opera/Theatre/Now Festival Kicks Off Today
Beth Morrison Projects (BMP) and HERE present the fourth annual PROTOTYPE: Opera/Theatre/Now festival, running today, January 6, through January 17, 2016, in New York City.
Beth Morrison Projects (BMP) and HERE present the fourth annual PROTOTYPE: Opera/Theatre/Now festival, running today, January 6, through January 17, 2016, in New York City.
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at NYC Premiere Opera, DOG DAYS
New York City Premiere, Dog Days is a work of contemporary opera-theatre that investigates the psychology of a working class American family pitted against a not-so-distant-future wartime scenario. Exploring the ultimate struggle of humanity—stuck between nature's indifference and society's barely restrained brutality—Dog Days asks: is it madness, delusion, or sheer animal instinct that guides us through severely trying times? Where is the line between animal and human? At what point must we give into our animal instincts merely to survive?
New York City Premiere, Dog Days is a work of contemporary opera-theatre that investigates the psychology of a working class American family pitted against a not-so-distant-future wartime scenario. Exploring the ultimate struggle of humanity—stuck between nature's indifference and society's barely restrained brutality—Dog Days asks: is it madness, delusion, or sheer animal instinct that guides us through severely trying times? Where is the line between animal and human? At what point must we give into our animal instincts merely to survive?
Cast Announced for 2016 PROTOTYPE: Opera/Theatre/Now Festival This January
Beth Morrison Projects (BMP) and HERE are pleased to announce full casting for the fourth annual PROTOTYPE: Opera/Theatre/Now festival, running January 6-17, 2016, in New York City. Deemed "suddenly indispensable" (New Yorker), this 'bracingly innovative' Festival, founded, directed, and curated by Kristin Marting (of HERE), Beth Morrison (of BMP), and Kim Whitener (of HERE), has quickly become 'a point of reference" in the field (The New York Times) over three astoundingly successful seasons.
Beth Morrison Projects (BMP) and HERE are pleased to announce full casting for the fourth annual PROTOTYPE: Opera/Theatre/Now festival, running January 6-17, 2016, in New York City. Deemed "suddenly indispensable" (New Yorker), this 'bracingly innovative' Festival, founded, directed, and curated by Kristin Marting (of HERE), Beth Morrison (of BMP), and Kim Whitener (of HERE), has quickly become 'a point of reference" in the field (The New York Times) over three astoundingly successful seasons.
The LA Opera Presents West Coast Premiere of DOG DAYS, Now thru 6/15
LA Opera concludes its 2014/15 season with the west coast premiere of Dog Days, a shocking work by composer David T. Little and librettist Royce Vavrek that incorporates elements of opera, musical theater and rock. Based on a powerful short story by Judy Budnitz, Dog Days is set in the aftermath of an unimaginable catastrophe as a family struggles to survive. The teenage daughter clings to hope, unwilling to accept their dire situation, until a disturbing stranger shows up at the doorstep.
LA Opera concludes its 2014/15 season with the west coast premiere of Dog Days, a shocking work by composer David T. Little and librettist Royce Vavrek that incorporates elements of opera, musical theater and rock. Based on a powerful short story by Judy Budnitz, Dog Days is set in the aftermath of an unimaginable catastrophe as a family struggles to survive. The teenage daughter clings to hope, unwilling to accept their dire situation, until a disturbing stranger shows up at the doorstep.
The LA Opera Presents the West Coast Premiere of DOG DAYS, 6/11-15
LA Opera concludes its 2014/15 season with the west coast premiere of Dog Days, a shocking work by composer David T. Little and librettist Royce Vavrek that incorporates elements of opera, musical theater and rock. Based on a powerful short story by Judy Budnitz, Dog Days is set in the aftermath of an unimaginable catastrophe as a family struggles to survive. The teenage daughter clings to hope, unwilling to accept their dire situation, until a disturbing stranger shows up at the doorstep.
LA Opera concludes its 2014/15 season with the west coast premiere of Dog Days, a shocking work by composer David T. Little and librettist Royce Vavrek that incorporates elements of opera, musical theater and rock. Based on a powerful short story by Judy Budnitz, Dog Days is set in the aftermath of an unimaginable catastrophe as a family struggles to survive. The teenage daughter clings to hope, unwilling to accept their dire situation, until a disturbing stranger shows up at the doorstep.
LA Opera to Present West Coast Premiere of DOG DAYS, 6/11-15
LA Opera concludes its 2014/15 season with the west coast premiere of Dog Days, a shocking work by composer David T. Little and librettist Royce Vavrek that incorporates elements of opera, musical theater and rock. Based on a powerful short story by Judy Budnitz, Dog Days is set in the aftermath of an unimaginable catastrophe as a family struggles to survive. The teenage daughter clings to hope, unwilling to accept their dire situation, until a disturbing stranger shows up at the doorstep.
LA Opera concludes its 2014/15 season with the west coast premiere of Dog Days, a shocking work by composer David T. Little and librettist Royce Vavrek that incorporates elements of opera, musical theater and rock. Based on a powerful short story by Judy Budnitz, Dog Days is set in the aftermath of an unimaginable catastrophe as a family struggles to survive. The teenage daughter clings to hope, unwilling to accept their dire situation, until a disturbing stranger shows up at the doorstep.
BWW Reviews: Winter Opera St. Louis Opens a Brilliant 'Le Nozze di Figaro'
Winter Opera kicks off its eighth season with a simply heavenly production of 'Le Nozze di Figaro'. It's the perfect thing for one's first introduction to opera, or for turning a tentative love of opera into a deep and true commitment.
Winter Opera kicks off its eighth season with a simply heavenly production of 'Le Nozze di Figaro'. It's the perfect thing for one's first introduction to opera, or for turning a tentative love of opera into a deep and true commitment.
Opera Company of Middlebury to Present THE ITALIAN GIRLS IN ALGIERS, 5/30-6/7
A critic once wrote that if the Three Stooges had written an opera libretto, it would look something like Rossini's The Italian Girl in Algiers (L'Italiana in Algeri).
A critic once wrote that if the Three Stooges had written an opera libretto, it would look something like Rossini's The Italian Girl in Algiers (L'Italiana in Algeri).
Opera Company of Middlebury to Host THE ITALIAN GIRL IN ALGIERS 'Meet the Singers' Event on 5/18
The Opera Company of Middlebury heads into its 11th season with the riotous Rossini comedy The Italian Girl in Algiers (L'Italiana in Algeri). The professional singers in this year's company come from all parts of the country, many of them making their debut with OCM.
The Opera Company of Middlebury heads into its 11th season with the riotous Rossini comedy The Italian Girl in Algiers (L'Italiana in Algeri). The professional singers in this year's company come from all parts of the country, many of them making their debut with OCM.
THE ITALIAN GIRL IN ALGIERS & LA TRAVIATA Among Opera Company of Middlebury's 2014 Season
It has been called a major force in the New England opera world. After ten years of sold-out successes, The Opera Company of Middlebury returns with its 11th season of 'grand opera in an intimate setting.'
It has been called a major force in the New England opera world. After ten years of sold-out successes, The Opera Company of Middlebury returns with its 11th season of 'grand opera in an intimate setting.'
Winter Opera Saint Louis to Present Charles Gounod's FAUST, 11/8-10
Winter Opera Saint Louis kicks off its seventh season Friday, November 8th (8pm) and Sunday, November 10th (3pm) with Charles Gounod's FAUST, sponsored by Morgan Stanley. Based upon Goethe's tragedy and Michel Carre's play, the story has become iconic: Mephistopheles entices the disillusioned philosopher Faust with the opportunity to have his every desire on earth…in exchange for his soul. Faust's decision threatens to destroy his community, especially his true love, Marguerite. Gounod's score abounds with some of opera's greatest gems, including Valentin's "Avant de quitter ces lieux," Faust's "Salut! demeure chaste et pure," and Marguerite's famous Jewel Song "Ah! Je ris de me voir!"
Winter Opera Saint Louis kicks off its seventh season Friday, November 8th (8pm) and Sunday, November 10th (3pm) with Charles Gounod's FAUST, sponsored by Morgan Stanley. Based upon Goethe's tragedy and Michel Carre's play, the story has become iconic: Mephistopheles entices the disillusioned philosopher Faust with the opportunity to have his every desire on earth…in exchange for his soul. Faust's decision threatens to destroy his community, especially his true love, Marguerite. Gounod's score abounds with some of opera's greatest gems, including Valentin's "Avant de quitter ces lieux," Faust's "Salut! demeure chaste et pure," and Marguerite's famous Jewel Song "Ah! Je ris de me voir!"
Gerald Cohen & Deborah Brevoort's Opera STEAL A PENCIL FOR ME Premieres in NYC Tonight
Based on the book of the same title by Jaap Polak and Ina Soep Polak, STEAL A PENCIL FOR ME, a new opera with music by Gerald Cohen and libretto by Deborah Brevoort, will have its premiere in Scarsdale and New York City, NY in late April, 2013. STEAL A PENCIL FOR ME is a love story set in two concentration camps during World War II. It is based on the true story of Jaap and Ina Polak, whom the composer has known for the last 25 years, and who just celebrated their 100th and 90th birthdays.
Based on the book of the same title by Jaap Polak and Ina Soep Polak, STEAL A PENCIL FOR ME, a new opera with music by Gerald Cohen and libretto by Deborah Brevoort, will have its premiere in Scarsdale and New York City, NY in late April, 2013. STEAL A PENCIL FOR ME is a love story set in two concentration camps during World War II. It is based on the true story of Jaap and Ina Polak, whom the composer has known for the last 25 years, and who just celebrated their 100th and 90th birthdays.
Gerald Cohen & Deborah Brevoort's Opera STEAL A PENCIL FOR ME Premieres in Scarsdale and NYC This Weekend
Based on the book of the same title by Jaap Polak and Ina Soep Polak, STEAL A PENCIL FOR ME, a new opera with music by Gerald Cohen and libretto by Deborah Brevoort, will have its premiere in Scarsdale and New York City, NY, beginning today, April 28. STEAL A PENCIL FOR ME is a love story set in two concentration camps during World War II. It is based on the true story of Jaap and Ina Polak, whom the composer has known for the last 25 years, and who just celebrated their 100th and 90th birthdays.
Based on the book of the same title by Jaap Polak and Ina Soep Polak, STEAL A PENCIL FOR ME, a new opera with music by Gerald Cohen and libretto by Deborah Brevoort, will have its premiere in Scarsdale and New York City, NY, beginning today, April 28. STEAL A PENCIL FOR ME is a love story set in two concentration camps during World War II. It is based on the true story of Jaap and Ina Polak, whom the composer has known for the last 25 years, and who just celebrated their 100th and 90th birthdays.
STEAL A PENCIL FOR ME to Premiere in Scarsdale and NYC This Weekend
Based on the book of the same title by Jaap Polak and Ina Soep Polak, STEAL A PENCIL FOR ME will have its premiere in Scarsdale and New York City, NY this weekend. STEAL A PENCIL FOR ME is a love story set in two concentration camps during World War II. It is based on the true story of Jaap and Ina, whom Gerald has known for the last 25 years, and who just celebrated their 100th and 90th birthdays.
Based on the book of the same title by Jaap Polak and Ina Soep Polak, STEAL A PENCIL FOR ME will have its premiere in Scarsdale and New York City, NY this weekend. STEAL A PENCIL FOR ME is a love story set in two concentration camps during World War II. It is based on the true story of Jaap and Ina, whom Gerald has known for the last 25 years, and who just celebrated their 100th and 90th birthdays.
Gerald Cohen & Deborah Brevoort's Opera STEAL A PENCIL FOR ME to Premiere in Scarsdale and NYC, April 2013
Based on the book of the same title by Jaap Polak and Ina Soep Polak, STEAL A PENCIL FOR ME, a new opera with music by Gerald Cohen and libretto by Deborah Brevoort, will have its premiere in Scarsdale and New York City, NY in late April, 2013. STEAL A PENCIL FOR ME is a love story set in two concentration camps during World War II. It is based on the true story of Jaap and Ina Polak, whom the composer has known for the last 25 years, and who just celebrated their 100th and 90th birthdays.
Based on the book of the same title by Jaap Polak and Ina Soep Polak, STEAL A PENCIL FOR ME, a new opera with music by Gerald Cohen and libretto by Deborah Brevoort, will have its premiere in Scarsdale and New York City, NY in late April, 2013. STEAL A PENCIL FOR ME is a love story set in two concentration camps during World War II. It is based on the true story of Jaap and Ina Polak, whom the composer has known for the last 25 years, and who just celebrated their 100th and 90th birthdays.
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