by marketing | Oct 8, 2019 | Opera Carolina News
From sidekick to corpse to ghost Even after he’s murdered, Banquo has a pivotal role in Verdi’s “Macbeth” Zaikuan Song, an operatic bass, has a key role in his upcoming Opera Carolina debut. He’ll portray Banquo, the best friend and loyal sidekick to the titular...
by alina | Sep 30, 2019 | Industry News, Opera Carolina News
Written By By Courtney Devores, Arts Correspondent for The Charlotte Observer Shelby’s Rob Harrelson has been singing professionally for over 20 years, but he’ll be a newbie when he takes the stage in Opera Carolina’s production of “Macbeth” this fall. A tall, slim...
by marketing | Sep 30, 2019 | Opera Carolina News, Uncategorized
The Charlotte resident talks about his first principal role with Opera Carolina, his heavy metal history and not being superstitious – unless his team is playing Jonathan Kaufman won’t have to travel far to be part of Opera Carolina’s Macbeth (Nov. 7, 9 and 10). He...
by Megan Miller | Aug 13, 2019 | Opera Carolina News
By Siobhan Groves, CF-SLP As summer winds down and fall approaches, it’s a good time to reflect on how much we use our voices. For many people, summer allows for more rest and relaxation. The pace of life slows down as the weather heats up and for some in vocally...
by alina | Dec 20, 2018 | Opera Carolina News
At a time when popularity and relevance can be measured in weeks (anyone remember the Fidget Spinner?) anything that remains popular 140 years after its debut is worthy of celebration. Georges Bizet’s Carmen premiered in 1875 – and was absolutely scandalous at the...
by alina | Dec 20, 2018 | Opera Carolina News
Opera Carolina marks its 70th season in a number of ways – honoring strong female characters, welcoming a new executive director (Beth Hansen) and commissioning a brew specifically for “The She Season.” Opera Carolina staffers, together with the woman-owned Bold Missy...