Playing the role of Colline in my company opera debut with Fort Worth Opera.
Tickets available at this link:
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Role: Colline
Tickets are available at: https://fwopera.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F6S00000pMvA9UAK
“Dinner with the Stars,” a fundraising dinner hosted by Joe Illick, Music Director Emeritus and dear friend to the company. The dinner will feature soloists Vanessa Becerra, Siphokazi Molteno, Alok Kumar, and Kofi Hayford.
Love and light always prevail. Mozart’s enchanting classic, The Magic Flute, will grace The Toby stage this coming May. Follow the harrowing journey of Prince Tamino on his expedition to rescue his true love Pamina from the wrath of none other than dark sorcerer Sarastro. Armed only with a magical flute and bells, Tamino and his quirky comrade Papageno join together to triumph over evil mystic forces beyond their understanding. Featuring some of Mozart’s most cherished and recognizable melodies, The Magic Flute will bring joy to audience members of all ages. Our production will feature a world-class multicultural cast, gorgeous music, English dialogue, and plenty of fun! Just be sure to keep an eye out for the Queen of the Night as she hits those famous high notes.
Love and light always prevail. Mozart’s enchanting classic, The Magic Flute, will grace The Toby stage this coming May. Follow the harrowing journey of Prince Tamino on his expedition to rescue his true love Pamina from the wrath of none other than dark sorcerer Sarastro. Armed only with a magical flute and bells, Tamino and his quirky comrade Papageno join together to triumph over evil mystic forces beyond their understanding. Featuring some of Mozart’s most cherished and recognizable melodies, The Magic Flute will bring joy to audience members of all ages. Our production will feature a world-class multicultural cast, gorgeous music, English dialogue, and plenty of fun! Just be sure to keep an eye out for the Queen of the Night as she hits those famous high notes.
Love and light always prevail. Mozart’s enchanting classic, The Magic Flute, will grace The Toby stage this coming May. Follow the harrowing journey of Prince Tamino on his expedition to rescue his true love Pamina from the wrath of none other than dark sorcerer Sarastro. Armed only with a magical flute and bells, Tamino and his quirky comrade Papageno join together to triumph over evil mystic forces beyond their understanding. Featuring some of Mozart’s most cherished and recognizable melodies, The Magic Flute will bring joy to audience members of all ages. Our production will feature a world-class multicultural cast, gorgeous music, English dialogue, and plenty of fun! Just be sure to keep an eye out for the Queen of the Night as she hits those famous high notes.
Join my voice teacher, Emilio Pons, Casting Director Boris Ignatov, along with several singers including myself for an insightful and educational experience centered on Opera. Light drinks and refreshments will be served
I will be performing two German arias:
Mein Herr und Gott - Lohengrin - Wagner
O Wie Will Ich Triumphiren - Die Entfuhrung aus dem Serail - Mozart
Book your ticket by making the appropriate donation amount at this link: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/sgimfa-germany-and-usa/general_support
Minimum suggested donation amounts:
General Public: $75
Student auditors (currently enrolled and with ID): $35
Other auditors who are singers: $55
Riverside Opera Company presents: Black Voices
I will be singing
“Deep River” arr. by Burleigh
“O Isis und Osiris” from Mozart’s Magic Flute
“Old Man River” from Showboat by Jerome Kern
A showcase of six twenty-minute scenes from operas-in-development by the current composers and librettists in The American Opera Project’s “Composers & the Voice” Fellowship Training Program.
TICKET INFO TO COME
Cycle 11 Composers and Librettists
Gabrielle Herbst / Composer
J.E. Hernández / Composer
Raquel Acevedo Klein / Composer
Paul Pinto / Composer
Tidtaya Sinutoke / Composer
Ania Vu / Composer
Jeesun Choi / Librettist
Troy Defour / Librettist
Isabelle Dawis / Librettist
Performances by
Justine Aronson / Lyric Coloratura Soprano
Emily Mwila / Lyric Soprano
Max Potter / Mezzo-Soprano
Aaren Rivard / Tenor
Phillip Bullock / Baritone
Kofi Hayford / Bass
Music Directors:
Mila Henry
Kelly Horsted
Stage Directors:
Kimille Howard
Matt Gray
Steven Osgood / C&V Artistic Director
Mila Henry / Head of Music
Matt Gray / Head of Drama
A showcase of six twenty-minute scenes from operas-in-development by the current composers and librettists in The American Opera Project’s “Composers & the Voice” Fellowship Training Program.
TICKET INFO TO COME
Cycle 11 Composers and Librettists
Gabrielle Herbst / Composer
J.E. Hernández / Composer
Raquel Acevedo Klein / Composer
Paul Pinto / Composer
Tidtaya Sinutoke / Composer
Ania Vu / Composer
Jeesun Choi / Librettist
Troy Defour / Librettist
Isabelle Dawis / Librettist
Performances by
Justine Aronson / Lyric Coloratura Soprano
Emily Mwila / Lyric Soprano
Max Potter / Mezzo-Soprano
Aaren Rivard / Tenor
Phillip Bullock / Baritone
Kofi Hayford / Bass
Music Directors:
Mila Henry
Kelly Horsted
Stage Directors:
Kimille Howard
Matt Gray
Steven Osgood / C&V Artistic Director
Mila Henry / Head of Music
Matt Gray / Head of Drama
The event is dedicated to 30 years of diplomatic relations between Georgia and the United States will be held in New York City, on November 15, 2022. The project is realized by the Tbilisi Opera and Ballet State Theatre in partnership with the Cultural and Educational Foundation and the American Culture Center. The project is supported by the Ministry of Culture, Sport and Youth of Georgia, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, the Adjara Group and the Association Georgian Wine.
The Kościuszko Foundation House will host the GALA CONCERT, the GEORGIAN WINE TASTING EVENT and the EXHIBITION by ETERI CHKADUA.
Playing the role of Gaveston in this rarely performed work by Boïeldieu
Tickets are available here: https://new-amsterdam-opera.ticketleap.com/la-dame-blanche/
I’m proud to be returning to the Salon58 Concert Series to perform a series of songs and arias with some wonderful colleagues:
Excerpts from Turandot, La bohéme, & Madama Butterfly.
Christmas Portion
Bass Soloist
Singing an Aria, Trio, and Spiritual with some great colleagues!
The Bandshell at Jackie Robinson Park
319 West 145th Street (Enter at Bradhurst Avenue and 148th Street)
Free and Open to the Public
NYC-based ensemble The Opera Gala presents a classical pastiche NEW YORK JAZZ AGE at 4:00 pm on Sunday, March 15 at THE MANSION (9 West 8th Street), hosted by Ideal Glass. Open to children and adults of all ages.
Our program celebrates New York’s Jazz Age and the evolving role of women during that time. Selections include songs set to texts by New York poet Edna St. Vincent Millay, Lee Hoiby’s The Italian Lesson, and scenes from The Great Gatsby, Mitridate, Arabella, Mireille, Il Turco in Italia and Candide. Performers include sopranos Blair Cagney, Crystal Glenn, Ilana Goldberg, Jasmine Ismail, Evangelia Kingsley and Ellen Teufel; tenors Taicheng Li and Jose Velazquez, Jr; and bass Kofi Hayford, along with pianist Nobuko Amemiya, clarinetist Tyler Neidermayer, and stage directors Mike Cutler and Kaaron Briscoe.
Admission: $25/20 (seniors & students)
Tickets available at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4525667
For more information: theOperaGala@gmail.com
Voce di Meche Presents…. Around the World in Song
Music from Armenia, China, Ghana, Ecuador, India, and Venezuela
$20 Tickets Available at the Door
Excited to share the stage with other prize winning singers from around the world!
One of the most unique concerts you’ve ever been to which will include works from Ghana & Nigeria, Afro-Latino music from Venezuela and Dominican Republic, Negro Spirituals and a New York Premiere written in Russia during the siege of Leningrad.
Tickets Available Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrating-black-history-month-music-from-around-the-world-tickets-93324848133?aff=ebdssbeac
A concert dedicated to the music of W.A Mozart
I’ll be performing arias and ensembles from The Magic Flute, Cosi fan tutte, and Don Giovanni.
Tickets available here: Happy Birthday Wolfgang!
Bass Soloist in Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy
Tickets at this link:
http://www.patchoguetheatre.org/event/a-classical-christmas-with-long-island-concert-orchestra/7680
I’m excited to sing one of my favorite arias with this beautiful orchestra led by the great Predrag Vasic!
Tickets Available at:
https://unorchestra.ticketleap.com/holidays/dates/Dec-13-2019_at_0730PM
A multi-city tour of the Northwest Territories of Canada bringing classical music, spirituals, art and folks songs along with instrumental music to children in remote communities who have a hard time getting access to Live performances.
More information available here:
https://www.naccnt.ca/events/nacc-season-shows/kofi-hayford-william-hicks
Showcasing Lower Voices.
Singing Mephistopheles’ Serenade from Berlioz’ Le Damnation de Faust
Tickets available here: https://www.metguild.org/guild/Lectures/PerformanceDetails.aspx?PerfId=9582
Singing Old Man River for a this concert dedicated to raising money for HaitiChildren
The New York International Vocal Ensemble is a newly formed group of world-class singers with international credits to their individual names. The group was formed to bring high quality entertainment and art together and provide it to audiences locally and internationally. Following this event, the group has been already contracted to perform in Canada as part of a Cultural exchange.
This concert will feature works from different genres including classical, opera, musical theatre/broadway, and spirituals. We ask for your generous donations and support to help us get started.
In exchange we will be offering you one of the most exciting performances of your life which will take you on a journey to the days gone by, to distant lands, and simpler times. From Verdi and Puccini to Rogers & Hammerstein back to Bizet and Tchaikovsky. Join us for an unforgettable evening!!
Featuring:
Maria Brea, soprano
Errin Brooks, tenor
Kofi Hayford, bass
Jonathan Hare
William Hicks, piano
Viktoriya Koreneva, mezzo-soprano
Grab your Tickets Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-york-international-vocal-ensemble-in-concert-tickets-75033632615
The New York Vocal Ensemble is a newly formed group of world-class singers with international credits to their individual names. The group was formed to bring high quality entertainment and art together and provide it to audiences locally and internationally. Following this event, the group has been already contracted to perform in Canada as part of a Cultural exchange.
This concert will feature works from different genres including classical, opera, musical theatre/broadway, and spirituals. We ask for your generous donations and support to help us get started.
In exchange we will be offering you one of the most exciting performances of your life which will take you on a journey to the days gone by, to distant lands, and simpler times. From Verdi and Puccini to Rogers & Hammerstein back to Bizet and Tchaikovsky. Join us for an unforgettable evening
Featuring:
Maria Brea, soprano
Errin Brooks, tenor
Kofi Hayford, bass
William Hicks, piano
Viktoriya Koreneva, mezzo
Antonio Watts, baritone
Admission Requires a Donation to support the costs associated with our debut concert in Canada!
Role: Monk
Sung in French with Chamber Orchestra
Covering King Philippe and the Grand Inquisitor
Donations taken at the door or online at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-verdi-project-benefitting-raices?member=2654746&fbclid=IwAR3Ayt1XHS7YmUO-57IMEYAvRgEJ9RlXIGZFeaW885iqfrsV-mmGl1pUb0k
