Joke's On You - You Might Just Like Opera!
Apr
1
6:30 PM18:30

Joke's On You - You Might Just Like Opera!

April Fools, grown ups - this one's for all the little opera fans! POP and Danielle Marcelle Bond (mezzo-soprano) present a family-friendly recital featuring fantastical opera hits. See some of POP's funniest characters from showstoppers like, The Magic Flute AKA #Superflute, Cenerentola, The Pirates of Penzance, and more! Enjoy classic opera fairy tales & help create some new operatic comedy gold! Play games, win prizes, and sip sparkling apple cider with a star-studded cast of singers: Julia Maria Johnson (soprano), Dominic Salvati (tenor), and Christopher Walters (baritone). WARNING: This show may cause a case of the giggles.

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Madama Butterfly - Opera Naples
Mar
8
to Mar 10

Madama Butterfly - Opera Naples

Deservedly a towering opera classic, this powerfully moving tale of a young Japanese geisha's unrequited love is played out to a deeply poignant score rich with so many memorable moments it has earned the place of beloved favorite with audiences worldwide. This festival performance stars Jennifer Rowley, acclaimed worldwide for her unforgettable voice and remarkable stage presence in the title role. Conducted by Maestro Ramón Tebar. Featuring Opera Naples Resident Artist Soprano, Julia Maria Johnson

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Sundays at the Stowaway
Oct
29
5:00 PM17:00

Sundays at the Stowaway

SPONSORED BY THE OPERA BUFFS

Julia Maria Johnson and John-Micah Braswell present “Cabaret Confidential: Two Untold Tales of Classical Cabaret.”

This program will feature cabaret-style songs by classical composers woven together to narrate two musical stories: one of tragically heavy-hearted passion, and the other of impossibly light-hearted homicide.

Featuring selections by Samuel Barber, Sheila Silver, and William Bolcom (just to name a few), this unique take on narrative music-making is sure to intrigue and delight!

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Lyric Opera of Orange County - Le Nozze di Figaro - Concert Opera Series
Oct
27
8:00 PM20:00

Lyric Opera of Orange County - Le Nozze di Figaro - Concert Opera Series

Julia Maria Johnson - Susanna in Le Nozze di Figaro

Don’t miss your chance to experience up and coming opera stars in some of your favorite repertoire. These operas will be presented in a concert format (minimal/no staging or costumes) with pianos and English & Spanish supertitles. A great way to get to know the most famous titles in the operatic canon in an intimate setting.

October 2023: Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro with Guest Conductor & Coach, Bruce Stasyna of the San Diego Opera

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Lyric Opera of Orange County: Le Nozze di Figaro - Concert Opera Series
Oct
26
7:00 PM19:00

Lyric Opera of Orange County: Le Nozze di Figaro - Concert Opera Series

Julia Maria Johnson - Susanna in Le Nozze di Figaro

Don’t miss your chance to experience up and coming opera stars in some of your favorite repertoire. These operas will be presented in a concert format (minimal/no staging or costumes) with pianos and English & Spanish supertitles. A great way to get to know the most famous titles in the operatic canon in an intimate setting.

October 2023: Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro with Guest Conductor & Coach, Bruce Stasyna of the San Diego Opera

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CABARET CONFIDENTIAL: POP ARTIST RECITAL SERIES
Oct
14
2:00 PM14:00

CABARET CONFIDENTIAL: POP ARTIST RECITAL SERIES

PRESENTED BY PACIFIC OPERA PROJECT’S ARTIST RECITAL SERIES

Julia Maria Johnson and John-Micah Braswell present “Cabaret Confidential: Two Untold Tales of Classical Cabaret.”

This program will feature cabaret-style songs by classical composers woven together to narrate two musical stories: one of tragically heavy-hearted passion, and the other of impossibly light-hearted homicide.

Featuring selections by Samuel Barber, Sheila Silver, and William Bolcom (just to name a few), this unique take on narrative music-making is sure to intrigue and delight!

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An Evening at Stan's Music Parlor
Sep
2
7:30 PM19:30

An Evening at Stan's Music Parlor

CABARET CONFIDENTIAL: Two Untold Stories of Classical Cabaret

Julia Maria Johnson and John-Micah Braswell present “Cabaret Confidential: Two Untold Tales of Classical Cabaret.”

This program will feature cabaret-style songs by classical composers woven together to narrate two musical stories: one of tragically heavy-hearted passion, and the other of impossibly light-hearted homicide.

Featuring selections by Samuel Barber, Sheila Silver, and William Bolcom (just to name a few), this unique take on narrative music-making is sure to intrigue and delight!

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Pacific Opera Project: The Pirates of Penzance
May
19
to May 28

Pacific Opera Project: The Pirates of Penzance

POP is back at one of its most beloved outdoor venues, Glendale Forest Lawn, for this Gilbert and Sullivan classic! This venue has been the site for sold-out POP performances including Hansel & Gretel (2021) and Lucia di Lammermoor (2017). This scenic spot overlooking Los Angeles and the San Gabriel Mountains is especially remarkable around sunset. All shows start at 7:30pm, so it's the perfect time to come early and enjoy the views, flora, and fountains!

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The Last Sorcerer (Le Dernier Sorcier)
Mar
3
7:30 PM19:30

The Last Sorcerer (Le Dernier Sorcier)

The Wallis Presents:

The Sing for Hope Production of The Last Sorcerer

”When I want to do something, I do it in spite of water, fire, society, the whole world.”  - Pauline García Viardot (1821-1910)

After vanishing from the public eye for 150 years, the original 1867 manuscript of Pauline García Viardot’s Le Dernier Sorcier (The Last Sorcerer) was acquired by Harvard Library, which gave The Wallis’ Artist-in-Residence Camille Zamora permission to transcribe, publish, record, and perform the work, with her English-language narration punctuating the sung performance story-book-style. Pauline García Viardot wrote her masterwork salon opera, Le dernier sorcier (The last sorcerer), in 1867, centering themes of environmentalism and gender equality through a whimsical comic tale and poignant melodies. Written on a libretto by her lover, the great Russian novelist Ivan Turgenev, the work is a feminist eco-fable in operatic form and perfectly timed to kick off Women's History Month.

Zamora, along with Monica Yunus (pictured above) are the co-founders of Sing for Hope, a non-profit arts organization harnessing the power of the arts to create a better world. The Last Sorcerer at The Wallis marks the first Sing for Hope production and the premiere of Viardot’s work in its original form, with an all-star cast featuring Babatunde Akinboboye in the title role, Monica Yunus as the bold young Stella, Camille Zamora as the majestic Reine, Julia Johnson as the dashing Prince Lelio, Karim Sulayman as Perlimpinpin, Anastasia Malliaras as Verveine, and Los Angeles Children's Chorus' Chamber Singers (Fernando Malvar-Ruiz, Artistic Director) in the central role of the magical woodland Fairies. With musical direction by Lucy Tucker Yates and stage co-direction by Camille Zamora and Sharyn Pirtle, The Last Sorcerer will feature acclaimed Emmy-nominated Monique Coleman (star of Disney’s High School Musical and more) as Narrator.


Running Time: 70 minutes, no intermission.

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Prima Voce Emerging Artists Presents: The Holy Scriptures According to HER
Oct
9
2:00 PM14:00

Prima Voce Emerging Artists Presents: The Holy Scriptures According to HER

Exploring ecstasy, divinity, relevance, and the impact of iconic scriptural women that we think we know. A fascinating and emotional journey about the feminine psyche as revealed through the music of Hildegard Von Bingen, Henry Purcell, Libby Larsen, Gabriel Faure, Jake Heggie, and the world premiere of “I Didn’t Tell Him My Name” by Gabrielle Rosse.*

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