As an opera singer, each singer's work is divided into seasons and they usually begin in late August/early September and end sometime during the summer of the following year. The announcement of that season offers a glimpse into the life of where each singer will be and what role, opera and composer we get to share with an audience.
Next season includes a return to two opera companies, several role debuts and a new adventure.
In the fall I will return to Indianapolis Opera (where I was a Young Artist back in 2002) to sing Yamadori in their upcoming production of Madama Butterfly. I made my debut as the Notary in Don Pasquale and also sang the 2nd Philistine (because the 1st one couldn't quite get the message across) in Samson et Dalila. It will be wonderful to return to Indy which is a fun city with a great company. Yamadori will be a role debut.
After a week off, I return to Dayton Opera to sing Schaunard in La Boheme. I am so happy to be returning after appearing in last season's Porgy and Bess as Jake and being a former Young Artist as well. (I did a LOT of Young Artist programs). Dayton Opera is a spunky company with great singers, conductors, directors and a real passion for opera and Boheme will be a crowd favorite.
Following that I make my debut at Georgia College in January performing my performance project "Rogues and Scoundrels." I look forward to returning to my interractive recital as it was a wonderful success. I am excited to debut it with a new audience, new collaborating artists and some new pieces.
Finally, I end the season by joining the Dicapo Opera Resident Artist Program. I will be singing supporting roles, covering major roles, performing outreach singing a variety of languages, composers and styles. This will be a fantastic opportunity to work alongside exciting artists at a vibrant opera company in New York.
2011-2012 offers a lot of new music to learn, characters to create and ideas to share. Bring it!
Peace,
Eric
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
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