Two rising musicians will be featured in the performance of Opera Without Words at Longwood Gardens. Even without words, this is music you will recognize and fall in love with!
Both musicians are winners of the Kennett Symphony’s young artist competitions. Flutist, Nicole Ozdowski will perform Carmen Fantasy by Borne/Bizet. Bass-Baritone, Rocky Sellers will perform La Vendetta from The Marriage of Figaro, Le Veau D’or from Faust, and Ol’Man River from Showboat.
The Kennett Symphony of Chester County presents Opera Without Words, under the direction of Music Director, Michael Hall, Saturday, August 15, 2015, 7:00 pm. The rain date Saturday, August 16, 7 pm. The concert features melodies from well-known operas. Orchestral music is so essential to opera that it is often featured by itself – as Music Director Michael Hall has programmed – in the form of Opera Without Words. It defines the characters, generates the action, and establishes the atmosphere of the story.
The program features many of opera’s “greatest hits” including works by Bizet, Mozart, Puccini, and Verdi. Audiences will recognize the orchestral music of Carmen, The Marriage of Figaro, Faust and more, plus medleys from two popular musicals: Phantom of the Opera and West Side Story.
Flutist, Nicole Ozdowski is a 2015 graduate of Marple Newtown High School. Ms. Ozdowski is guaranteed to wow the audience with her beautiful tone, stellar technique and engaging performance style. In addition to winning the KSCC’s competition, Ms. Ozdowski has won numerous awards and competitions throughout the region, and will be attending Princeton University in the fall.
Bass-Baritone, Rocky Sellers has been described by the New York Observer as a “vibrant, booming bass”. Mr. Sellers has performed with the Portland Opera, Manhattan Opera Studio, Opera Company of Montclair, Opera Ebony, American Spiritual Ensemble, Santa Fe Opera, and Sarasota Opera, among others. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Tennessee.
Ticket price includes the concert, access to visit Longwood Gardens during the day on the day of the concert, free parking, and a special gift courtesy of Longwood Gardens and the Kennett Symphony.
Ticket prices are $40 in advance, $45 on the day of the concert. Student tickets are $10.
For complete information visit www.kennettsymphony.org or call the Kennett Symphony at 610 444 6363.
Currently in its 74th season, the Kennett Symphony of Chester County is Chester County’s only professional symphony orchestra. The Symphony serves residents of Southeastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and New Jersey, along with the thousands of tourists who attend the Kennett Symphony’s popular summer concerts in Longwood Garden’s Open Air Theatre. In addition to presenting varied and entertaining orchestral concerts, the Kennett Symphony encourages young musicians through annual Instrumental and Voice Competitions and its affiliation with the Kennett Symphony Children’s Chorus.
