AN OPERATIC HONEYMOON
This summer, bass-baritone Richard Block is singing at Opera Academy of California Summer Program on his honeymoon, as his new wife sings at the San Francisco Opera Merola program. Read more about the couple HERE in an SF Examiner article by Janos Gereben.
SF CLASSICAL VOICE HIGHLIGHTS UPCOMING OAC PERFORMANCES
Janos Gereben of the San Francisco Classical Voice highlights upcoming OAC performances that offers a wide variety of event types and musical styles. Read the article HERE.
OAC performances continue through July 28th. Visit our Calendar page for event and ticketing details.
OAC performances continue through July 28th. Visit our Calendar page for event and ticketing details.
"THE SPECTACLE OF CARNIVAL" DELIGHTS AUDIENCES AT OPENING NIGHT OF IL GIASONE
Stephen Smoliar of the Examiner hails the opening night of OAC's production of Cavalli's Il Giasone as filled with "comic spirit delightfully realized by OAC Artistic Director Yefim Maizel". Read the articu
OAC HOLDS MASTERCLASS WITH SHERI GREENAWALD AT OLD FIRST CHURCH
As discussed in a June 15th article by Stephen Smoliar (click HERE to read it), OAC Summer Program is excited to continue its relationship with the Old First Concerts series for a third year, and has planned numerous masterclasses and aria recitals. The opening event was a masterclass taught by Sheri Greenawald, Director of the Opera Center at San Francisco Opera. Greenawald worked with OAC singers, including a two preview arias for OAC's full production of Mozart's Le nozze di Figaro. Read a full discussion of the evening HERE in another article by Stephen Smoliar.
To find out more about upcoming OAC events at Old First Concerts series, please click HERE.
To find out more about upcoming OAC events at Old First Concerts series, please click HERE.
STAGED OAC EVENTS PLANNED FOR FORT MASON
San Francisco Classical Music Examiner writer, Stephen Smoliar highlights the numerous OAC Summer Program for Emerging Singers performances taking place this June and July in San Francisco at the Fort Mason Center and Old First Church. Click HERE to read the article or visit our Calendar page for performance dates and ticketing information.
OAC SINGS TRAVIATA FLASH MOB
As a birthday surprise, Opera Academy of California sang a flash mob performance of "Libiamo!" from Verdi's La Traviata in San Francisco on June 1st, 2013.
Click HERE to see more on our Facebook page, or click HERE to see the video.
Click HERE to see more on our Facebook page, or click HERE to see the video.
MAESTRO NIELS MUUS CONDUCTS OVERTURE FROM LE NOZZE DI FIGARO
Maestro Niels Muus, who will be conducting OAC's production of Le nozze di Figaro this summer, recently conducted the famous overture at the 2013 Aarhus International Piano Competition in Denmark.
OAC SUMMER PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING APPRENTICE STAGE DIRECTORS, ACCOMPANISTS, AND CONDUCTORS
The Opera Academy of California is excited to announce that it is now accepting applicants for apprentice positions in the OAC Summer Program in the fields of Stage Direction, Accompanying, and Conducting. Emerging stage directors, accompanists, and conductors will work side by side with our incredible faculty. Please contact auditions2013@opera-academy.com for application and program information.
OAC FEATURED ON INTERNATIONAL OPERA STAR FERRUCCIO FURLANETTO'S WEBSITE
Mr. Furlanetto, while in San Francisco to perform the title role in San Francisco Opera's production of Attila, visited the OAC Summer Program 2012 to share his wisdom with our students. Follow this link to visit his website and watch videos of his insightful answers during his Q&A session with our singers.
OAC Aria Afternoon with Mozart and Handel
Stephan Smoliar, San Francisco's Classical Music Examiner, reviewed the OAC participant's aria afternoon and the delightful recurrence of certain composers. Read about here.
OPERA ACADEMY OF CALIFORNIA DIRECTOR, YEFIM MAIZEL, TAUGHT MASTERCLASS TO SUMMER PARTICIPANTS
This past weekend, participants of the OAC summer program were treated to a masterclass from their very own artistic director, Yefim Maizel. During this masterclass, Mr. Maizel worked with one of the participants who will be singing the role of Leporello in the OAC's production of Don Giovanni to open this week. Click here for details.
OPERA ACADEMY OF CALIFORNIA PRESENTED AN INTERESTING EVENING OF OPERA SCENES
San Francisco's Classical Music Examiner, Stephan Smoliar, found intriguing insight in the OAC's opera scenes program. Click here to read more.
SAN FRANCISCO'S RADIO STATION, KDFC, ANNOUNCES OAC OPERA PRODUCTIONS
FERRUCCIO FURLANETTO REVEALS EXCITING NEW OPERA SOON TO BE PROFESSIONALLY PERFORMED IN THE U.S.
During the "Meet the Artist" event for OAC participants, international opera star Ferruccio Furlanetto concluded the evening with exciting news. Furlanetto revealed that he will be performing in a new opera to arrive to the United States for the first time professionally. Read Stephan Smoliar's article here.
SF CLASSICAL MUSIC EXAMINER REVIEWS FIRST OAC MASTERCLASS WITH SHERI GREENAWALD
Stephan Smoliar of San Francisco Classical Music Examiner reviews the first public event of OAC Summer Program for Emerging Singers 2012. Sheri Greenawald, director of the San Francisco Opera Center, worked with OAC Participants in a Masterclass setting at Old First Church. Read about here.
FERRUCCIO FURLANETTO "MEET THE ARTIST" EVENT ON JUNE 25TH
OAC Summer Program 2012 is excited to announce that international opera star, Ferruccio Furlanetto, will join us at Fort Mason Southside Theater on June 25th at 7pm for a "Meet the Artist" Q & A session. He will answer questions from the audience and share his insight into the world of opera. Mr. Furlanetto is currently starring in San Francisco Opera's production of Verdi's Attila. To purchase tickets for this exciting event, please visit the Fort Mason Box Office.
FIRST OLD CHURCH HOSTS OAC'S FIRST ARIA RECITAL ON JUNE 23rd
San Francisco Classical Music Examiner, Stephan Smoliar, experiences the first three aria programs to be presented by OAC's Summer Program for Emerging Singers 2012. OAC Participants presented various opera arias that showed a wide array of voice types and musical periods. Read about here.
OPERA ACADEMY OF CALIFORNIA AND OLD FIRST CONCERTS PARTNER UP A SECOND TIME
For a second exciting summer, the Old First Church will reunite with the Opera Academy of California to present various masterclasses and aria recitals. Read about here.
YEFIM MAIZEL, OAC ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, DISCUSSES OAC SUMMER PROGRAM 2012
OAC Artistic Director, Yefim Maizel, is interview on Comcast Newsmakers about the excited season ahead for OAC Summer Program for Emerging Singers 2012. He shares information about the singers, program structure, and upcoming performances beginning June 19th.
OAC holds Donor Event for the 2012 Summer Program for Emerging Singers
A big thanks to all involved in a wonderful event full of music and good friends. Click here to see our Facebook album.
Yefim Maizel, OAC Artistic Director, to stage West Bay Opera's Aida May 2012
Mr. Maizel shares his ideas for a fresh take on Verdi's masterpiece. Visit West Bay Opera's website for performance details.
INTERNATIONAL OPERA STAR, DOLORA ZAJICK JOINS OAC ADVISORY BOARD
Dolora Zajick, one of the greatest mezzo-sopranos of our time, joins the OAC Advisory Board. Click here for the press release.
OPERA ACADEMY OF CALIFORNIA ANNOUNCES ITS FULL SEASON OF OPERATIC EVENTS
The Opera Academy of California, a program committed to training and promoting the talents of rising opera stars, launches a full summer season of exciting and educational operatic events. Under the artistic direction of Yefim Maizel, the Opera Academy is an intensive training program that culminates in a variety of performances that are sure to please audiences of all ages. To purchase tickets to all of our events, please visit our calendar. Download the press release.
CRITICALLY PRAISED MEZZO SOPRANO CATHERINE COOK JOINS OAC MASTER CLASS SERIES
Performing in some of the greatest opera houses in the country, mezzo soprano Catherine Cook is not only delighting audiences on some of the world's greatest stages, but she is also a highly coveted teacher and leader of workshops. This summer, Ms. Cook will work one-on-one with the Emerging Artists from the Opera Academy of California as part of the program's brilliant Master Class Series. To purchase tickets, please visit: Old First Concerts. Download the press release.
HIGHLY ACCLAIMED OPERA STAGE DIRECTOR FEATURED IN THE OAC MASTER CLASS SERIES
Lotfi Mansouri has long been prominent as both a stage a general director is the world's greatest opera houses. From La Scala to San Francisco, Mr. Mansouri has applied his wealth of knowledge and his unique brilliance to producing great opera and great opera singers. This summer, Mr. Mansouri will dedicate an evening to working with the Emerging Artists of the Opera Academy of California in an exciting Master Class event. To purchase tickets, please visit: Old First Concerts. Download the press release.
RENOWNED OPERA COACH ERIE MILLS JOINS OAC MASTER CLASS SERIES
As a performer, coloratura soprano Erie Mills has received great praise in the world's greatest opera houses. As a music and diction coach, Ms. Mills has worked with some of the most talented young singers across the country. This summer, Ms. Mills will be working one-on-one with the Opera Academy of California Emerging Artists as part of the program's Master Class Series. This event is open to the public. To purchase tickets, please visit: Old First Concerts. Download the press release.
SAN FRANCISCO OPERA DIRECTOR SHERI GREENAWALD BEGINS OAC MASTER CLASS SERIES
International artist and San Francisco Opera Director Sheri Greenawald commences the Opera Academy of California Master Class Series on Tuesday, June 21 at 7:00 pm. Ms. Greenawald will be working with Emerging Artists as part of the program's Master Class Series. This event is open to the public. To purchase tickets, please visit: Old First Concerts. Download the press release.
BAY AREA PRESS WELCOMES OPERA ACADEMY OF CALIFORNIA IN ITS INAUGURAL SEASON
The Opera Academy of California is taking center stage in the San Francisco spotlight on summer music events. The Examiner and San Francisco Classical Voice are among the many who anticipate a great summer season!
OAC ANNOUNCES ITS 2011 ARIA CONCERT AND MASTER CLASS SERIES
Opera Academy of California announces its Summer Aria Concert Series and Master Class Series. Aria Concerts will be presented by the Emerging Artists of this summer's program, and the Master Class Series will feature world-renowned artists. Download the press release.
DMITRI HVOROSTOVSKY JOINS OAC ADVISORY BOARD
International artist and the star of the current Metropolitan Opera production of "Simone Boccanegra", baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky joins the Advisory Board of the Opera Academy of California! Download the press release.