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March 10, 2005
William Paterson University Stages Opera Workshop
on April 13 and 14
Scenes from operas by Jacques Offenbach, Rossini, Giancarlo Menotti,
Massenet and Johann Strauss will be performed by members of William
Paterson University’s Opera Workshop on Wednesday, April 13
and Thursday, April 14.
The performances, which will be staged, costumed and performed in
the original languages, will take place in Room 101 of Shea Center
for Performing Arts on campus in Wayne. Tickets are $6 standard
and $5 for the William Paterson community, senior citizens and students.
Under the direction of Stephen Bryant, professor of music and director
of choral activities at William Paterson, vocalists will present
portions of “The Tales of Hoffmann,” “Cenerentola,”
“The Old Maid and the Thief,” “Manon” and
“Die Fledermaus.”
Vocalists include Christa Cook of Butler, Daniel Foran of Vernon,
Daniel Salyerds of Hamilton Square, Eric Giles of Irvington, Frank
Impelluso of Wanaque, Ashley Benson of Ringwood, Christina Stavrou
of Cliffside Park, Kim Budich of Monroe, Frederick Voegele of Belvidere
and Dena Sweeney of Livingston.
Bryant’s distinguished career in concert and opera has taken
him around the world, with acclaimed performances in the United
States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. A bass-baritone, he has
received numerous oratorios and opera credits. He created the major
role of Dante for the world premiere of Tan Dun’s “Marco
Polo,” which he performed at the Munich Biennale, the Holland
Festival in Amsterdam, the Hong Kong Arts Festival, New York City
Opera, and with the Japan Philharmonic in Tokyo. Bryant has also
recorded for New World Records, Sony Classical and Teldec.
Bryant received his bachelor’s degree from Oberlin College
and his master’s degree in voice and choral conducting from
the University of Michigan. He resides in Upper Montclair.
For additional information on the concert, please call the Shea
Center for Performing Arts Box Office at 973-720-2371.
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