2021
Event on Zoom
Join Merola for a virtual fireside chat with new Merola Opera Program and San Francisco Opera Center Artistic Director Carrie-Ann Matheson and San Francisco Opera Center General Manager Markus Beam (Merola ‘02). Carrie-Ann and Markus will share their vision for Merola.
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Carrie-Ann Matheson, Artistic Director
Markus Beam (Merola '02), SF Opera Center General Manager
Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 6:00 pm PST
Merola members will receive a link to view the event on Zoom in advance of the event on January 27.
Virtual Recital
Hailed for possessing a voice of extraordinary beauty, a seamless legato and great dramatic depth, American soprano Karen Slack has appeared with The Metropolitan Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Washington National Opera, and San Francisco Opera. Slack, a 2002 alumnus of Merola Opera Program, has been the winner of numerous competitions and has performed in opera houses around the world.
In addition to her singing career, Ms. Slack was recently appointed Artistic Advisor to Portland Opera (Oregon) and Co-director of the Opera Program at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. She recently created “Kiki Konversations” live on Facebook featuring interviews with artists such as Ailyn Pérez ('05), Julia Bullock, Aprile Millo, John Holiday, Anthony Davis, and Russell Thomas, among many others.
Mary Pinto, an acclaimed accompanist and vocal coach, has worked with international opera singers and major American opera companies for the past 25 years. Among those she's worked with is Deborah Voigt (Merola '85).
Tickets are $25 for individuals and $40 for households. A limited number of $80 VIP tickets are available that include a virtual reception with Karen Slack after the performance. Tickets are on sale now.
Karen Slack (Merola '02), soprano
Mary Pinto, piano
Sunday, February 7, 2021 at 4:00 pm PST
Program
Over My Head arranged by Clayton White
Love Let The Wind Cry… How I Adore Thee
I Want To Die While You Love Me by Undine Smith Moore
Lovely, Dark, and Lonely One by H.T. Burleigh
Kids Who Die by Scott Gendel
Prayer by H. Leslie Adams
My People by Ricky Ian Gordon
3 Songs of Love and Justice by Adolphus Hailstork (Text by Rev. Dr. M. L. King)
Justice
Decisions
Love
Individual Ticket $25
Household Ticket $40
VIP Ticket $80 (includes virtual reception)
Karen Slack and Mary Pinto are generously sponsored by James Cross and Charles Antonen.
Ticket purchasers will receive a link to view the event on Vimeo in advance of the event on February 7.
A Virtual Spring Benefit Gala in honor of Sheri Greenawald
Merola invites you to join us for a sparkling evening honoring the inimitable Sheri Greenawald, From the comfort of your own home, you’ll revel in a professionally produced concert by an illustrious line-up of Merola alumni as we raise a glass to Sheri and thank her for everything she’s given to Merola and to the opera world.
Tickets on sale soon! More info here.
Noah Stewart (Merola '06), tenor
Ashley Dixon (Merola '15/'17), mezzo-soprano
Efrain Solis (Merola '13), baritone
Joo Won Kang (Merola'11), baritone
Ronny Michael Greenberg ('14), piano
Saturday, April 10, 2021 at 5:00 pm PDT
Merola Online Enrichment
In case you missed it, catch up on Merola Opera Program's inaugural Master Chat series hosted by Sheri Greenawald with questions from the 2020 young artists. The Master Chats featured opera and performing arts luminaries including Susan Graham (Merola '87), Francesca Zambello, David Garrison, Eun Sun Kim, and Gregory Henkel. Listen to these fascinating discussions now on Merola's YouTube channel: YouTube.com/merolaoperaprogram.
