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Opera Maine’s “Opera in ME – Episode 10”
Host Robert Mellon speaks with mezzo soprano and Maine native, Kate Aldrich. Kate is an international opera star who performed with Opera Maine as Carmen in 2005 and in three special concerts. She will talk about how she developed the role of Carmen over time and offer insights into the differences between performing in Europe… Read more »
PSO’s Notes From Home featuring Alison Hale, flute
PSO’s Alison Hale, flute, performs Debussy’s “Syrinx” as part of our digital series PSO: Notes From Home. Watch as the amazing musicians of your Portland Symphony Orchestra bring music, instrument demonstrations, and more from their homes to yours! To donate to our PSO Musician Relief Fund visit www.portlandsymphony.org/relief
Opera Maine’s “Opera in ME – Episode 9”
Host Robert Mellon speaks with Tony Award winning lighting designer and Portland resident, Christopher Akerlind. Chris has designed lighting and sets for Opera Maine production of The Marriage of Figaro, and lighting for Tosca, and La Boheme.
What’s Next: Take a Chance and Join Ovations’ Conversation
EXPLORE THE FUTURE WITH US JOIN US FOR A VIRTUAL HAPPENING LIVE STREAMED THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 7PM ON YOUTUBE You’re invited to a free, innovative event June 4, a modern “happening” including four original “Living Room Concerts” by upcoming artists, exclusive to Ovations. Plus chances to learn about and discuss what’s next with members of the… Read more »
Opera Maine’s “Opera in ME – Episode 8”
Click Here for this weeks episode Host Robert Mellon speaks about vocal preparation with Maeve Höglund. Maeve performed with Opera Maine as Frasquita in 2016 and Susanna in 2018.
Notes From Home featuring the PSO viola section
The PSO viola section performs Tchaikovsky’s “Dance of the Little Swans” (arranged by Harold Lieberman) from “Swan Lake,” as a special tribute to retiring PSO violist Elizabeth Miller. Watch as the amazing musicians of your Portland Symphony Orchestra bring music, instrument demonstrations, and more from their homes to yours! To donate to our PSO Musician… Read more »
Opera Maine’s “Opera in ME, Episode 7”
Host Robert Mellon speaks with Millie Hiibel about designing and creating costumes for opera productions.
PSO’s Notes From Home featuring Nicholas Orovich, Principal Trombone
PSO Principal Trombonist Nicholas Orovich plays (and sings!) the classic tune “(Keep Your) Sunny Side Up” as part of our new digital series PSO: Notes From Home. Watch as the amazing musicians of your Portland Symphony Orchestra bring music, instrument demonstrations, and more from their homes to yours! To donate to our PSO Musician Relief… Read more »
Opera Maine’s “Opera in ME, Episode 6”
Host Robert Mellon speaks with fifth grader Amelie Lourdeau, First Spirit in The Magic Flute, about her first experience with opera.