William Paterson University Opera Workshop Stages Scenes on April 21 And 22

Scenes from operas by Rossini, Verdi, Donizetti, Cimarosa and Bernstein will be performed by members of William Paterson University’s Opera Workshop on Wednesday, April 21 and Thursday, April 22 at 8 p.m.

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 Barber of Seville,” “Falstaff,” “Don Pasquale,” “The Secret Marriage” and “Candide.”

Vocalists include Kim Budich of Monroe, N.Y., Catherine Cugliari of West Paterson, Daniel Foran of Vernon, Eric Giles of Irvington, John Giordano of Sussex, Philip Haltman of Marlboro, Dena Sweeney of Livingston, and Rick Voegele of Belvidere.

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 accrued numerous oratorio 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 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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For Further Information, contact:

Mary Beth Zeman, Director, Public Relations 973-720-2966

4/15/04