For Immediate Release
Media Contact: Jason M.A. Walter | 808-596-7372 ext. 211 | j_walter@hawaiiopera.org
Hawaii Opera Theatre presents Great Singers, Great Songs with Mark Morash
Honolulu, Hawaii – Hawaii Opera Theatre (HOT) presents Great Singers, Great Songs, a Concert featuring Mark Morash, of the San Francisco Opera Center, on December 20 & 21 at 700p in the HOT Rehearsal Hall.
Mark Morash is a conductor and pianist originally from Dartmouth Nova Scotia, Canada. At the San Francisco Opera Center, Mr. Morash is the Director of Musical Studies 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 two weeks of work culminates with two public concerts.
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. Of note, Quinn Kelsey, a Native Hawaiian Baritone and former Orvis Opera Studio participant was recently announced as the title character in the English National Opera’s new presentation of Verdi’s classic, Rigoletto.
Great Singers, Great Songs is a free event offered by HOT and will be held December 20 & 21, 2013, starting at 7pm in the Hawaii Opera Theatre Rehearsal Hall, located at 780 S. Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96813.
Both on street and limited parking are available at Hawaii Opera Plaza (848 S. Beretania Street). Seating is limited. Please call 808-596-7372 to RSVP.
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