As part of her second Doctoral recital Emily Thebaut will be performing the iconic song cycles, La Bonne Chanson by Fauré and Les Illuminations by Britten.
Enjoy a 5 course meal at iconic San Francisco French restaurant, Jeanne D’Arc while listening to Opera on the Spot performers Emily Thebaut, Margaret Halbig and Claire MacKenzie perform romantic love songs.
During the late eighteenth century and early nineteenth century, composers turned their attention to the expression of intense feelings in their music. This self-described "Romantic" movement depicted personification of nature, intense passionate love, the sublime, the morbid the beautiful and the strange. Join us at the Red Poppy Art House to listen to art songs and arias by the composers of this era. Tickets are $20 at the door.
This concert featuring only female composers will take place at the historic Women's Building in the Mission in SF. We will be performing vocal works by Clara Schumann, Lili Boulanger, Cecile Chaminade and Margaret Bonds. In addition to the vocal music we will also have a piece written for cello by local female composer, Beth Custer and a piano, violin and cello trio by Clara Schumann.
Tickets are $20 at the door or you can order ahead at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/opera-on-the-spot-presents-women-who-score-concert-tickets-34282965272?aff=es2
Reception to follow performance!
Musical Nationalism is a musical movement that emerged in the late 19th century in response to political independence movements at that time. Composers would often incorporate aspects of national identity into their music, using folk songs, rhythms and even current political events. Join us, May 8 at 7:30 pm, to discover and increase your knowledge of this beautiful era of musical repertoire.
Opera on the Spot is springing into song this month, performing art songs and arias that talk about the beauty of Spring and the earth and all the feelings that they evoke this time of year. Performance is free, however reservations are recommended; Just call Italian restaurant, Caffe Delle Stelle at (415) 252-1110.
Join us for an evening of delicious Italian food, wine and very angry opera singers! This month, to honor a sports tradition, we will be singing some of opera's most fierce and feisty arias and scenes. This is a free event, make reservations in advance at open table or call the restaurant, Caffe Delle Stelle, at 415 252 1110.
NAPA VALLEY MUSIC ASSOCIATES presents 22nd Annual "MOZART IN NAPA VALLEY" concert benefit on Sunday, January 29, at 3:00 p.m. featuring three (3) exciting performers from "Opera on the Spot" in San Francisco including:
Emily Thebaut, soprano - Melissa McCann, lyric soprano, Emma Lacenski, mezzo soprano and Dr. Kenn Garner, concert pianist in a spectacular program of music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in honor of Mozart's 261st birthday.
This month, join Opera on the Spot in celebrating the birthdays of Poulenc, Duparc, Mozart, Pergolesi, Schubert, Chausson, and more. January has produced a lot of great composers, and we, your local Bay Area Opera singers, will sing some of their best works. Performance will start at 7 pm, but feel free to arrive a little early to enjoy a drink or dinner at Caffe Delle Stelle. Performance is free, just call the restaurant at (415) 252-1110 to make your reservation.
