Great Singers, Great Songs with Mark Morash, at the Orvis Auditorium

Hawaii Opera Theatre (HOT) presents Great Singers, Great Songs, a Concert featuring Mark Morash, of the San Francisco Opera Center, on December 19 at 700p, in the Orvis Auditorium at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

Mark Morash is a conductor and pianist originally from Dartmouth Nova Scotia, Canada. Mr. Morash is the Director of Musical Studies at the San Francisco Opera Center, and has overseen productions with the Merola Opera Program and Western Opera Theatre. As a collaborative pianist, his performances have taken him throughout North America, Japan and Russia.

Mr. Morash will be in Hawaii to coach at the Mae Z. Orvis Opera Studio, offered through HOT’s Education Program. Select Singers of the Orvis Opera Studio are chosen to participate. The Singers will be coached and take part in a program led by Mr. Morash, a professional from one of the world’s most noted operatic training programs. The work culminates with a public concert.

Founded in 1998 by HOT’s Artistic Director, Henry Akina, the Opera Studio provides training and performance experiences, which include classes and seminars in movement, musical style, language, repertoire coaching and vocal master classes. Studio Members are Hawaii residents who are divided into several categories based on several criteria. Members of the studio have gone on to be cast in HOT performances and productions with companies around the world.

Great Singers, Great Songs is a free event offered by HOT and will be on December 19 starting at 700p in the Orvis Auditorium at the University of Hawaii at Manoa (2411 Dole Street, Honolulu, HI 96822).

Parking is available at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Please call 808-596-7372 for more information.

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