Maestro Sherrill Milnes returns to New York City for his annual Opera as Drama program and VOICE Gala. The program runs from March 18 – 25 and features concerts at the National Opera Center and the Explorer’s Club.
The week begins with a Master Class by the Maestro himself in the MacKay Studio of the National Opera Center on Sunday, March 18th at 7:30pm. VOICExperience’s Opera as Drama artists begin their week of study with this evening of performance and learning.
The artists return for another Master Class on Monday, March 19th at 7:30pm led by stage director Fabrizio Melano and pyschotherapist Laura Melano Flanagan for a unique look at some of opera’s most beloved characters. The Opera as Drama artists will be challenged to analyze the psychology of their characters in the scenes they perform, as they are coached by this brother-sister duo.
Milnes will host the annual VOICE Gala at the Harmonie Club on Tuesday, March 20th at 6pm, honoring mezzo soprano Denyce Graves for her contributions to the legacy of opera. Tickets start at $500, and help fund the Milnes VOICE Program Scholarships.
The program moves to the Explorer’s Club on Thursday, March 22nd at 7:30pm for some Broadway! The VOICExperience Artists perform a casual cabaret, showing off their versatility in this fun concert.
Finally, Opera as Drama returns to the Opera Center to wrap up with a final showcase on Sunday, March 25th at 7:30pm in Marc A. Scorca Hall. After a week of performance and study, the artists present their scenes alongside the original texts set by the composers.
Don’t miss these events with Sherrill Milnes in New York City!
