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April 14, 2008
WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY STAGES OPERA WORKSHOP ON APRIL 23 AND 24
Scenes from operas by Donizetti, Mozart and Strauss, as well as music by American musical theatre icon Stephen Sondheim, will be performed by members of William Paterson University’s Opera Workshop on Wednesday, April 23 and Thursday, April 24, 2008.
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 Daughter of the Regiment” by Donizetti, “The Marriage of Figaro” by Mozart, and “Die Fledermaus” by Strauss, as well as scenes from “A Little Night Music” by Stephen Sondheim.
Vocalists include Ashley Benson of Ringwood, Davonia Galbraith of Paterson, Elizabeth Kane of Bloomfield, Tom Mackwell of Hawley, Pa., Julia Newcott-Barbarina of Ramsey, Dawan Worsley of East Orange, and Steven Zimmerman of Ridgewood. Samara Grossman of Caldwell serves as assistant director; Elena Jensen of Toms River assisted with props.
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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