Enjoy the talents of the Opera Philadelphia Chorus in this five-episode series, in which 16 singers under the direction of Chorus Master Elizabeth Braden and accompanied by pianist Grant Loehnig perform beloved opera arias and choruses alongside musical theater selections. Premiering December 11, 2020.
Filmed on September 30, 2020 at a masked and socially-distanced concert in Dilworth Park next to Philadelphia City Hall, the program includes chorus performances like “Belle nuit” (Barcarolle) from Offenbach’s The Tales of Hoffman, “L’amour est un oiseau rebelle” (Habanera) from Bizet’s Carmen, and “Libiamo ne’ lieti calici” (Libiamo) from Verdi’s La traviata. With a running theme of “love in all its forms,” the series includes selections from Broadway favorites and opera arias.
A look behind the scenes of the 2020-2021 season and safety precautions.
Join tenor Lawrence Brownlee and sopranos Lindsey Reynolds, Sarah Shafer, and Karen Slack, for a concert of arias, songs, spirituals, and conversation, accompanied by Myra Huang on piano. Coming October 23, 2020.
