William Paterson University Stages Opera Workshop on November 17 and 18

Scenes from operas by Mozart, Donizetti and Rossini will be performed by members of William Paterson University’s Opera Workshop on Wednesday, November 17 and Thursday, November 18.

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 “Magic Flute,” “Cosi fan tutte,” “Don Pasquale” and “Barber of Seville.”

Vocalists include Frederick Voegele of Belvidere, Daniel Foran of Vernon, Daniel Salyerds of Hamilton Square, Eric Giles of Irvington, Laura Wisbauer of Pequannock, Sarah Shechner of Paterson, Dena Sweeney of Livingston, Kristina Vignola of Pompton Lakes and John Giordano of Franklin.

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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For Further Information, contact:
Mary Beth Zeman, Director, Public Relations 973-720-2966