Camille Zamora

In honor of Robert Schumann’s 200th birthday, Culture Project presents a special, one-night-only performance of Sting and Trudie Styler portraying the deep and ultimately tragic love between Schumann and his pianist wife, Clara Wieck.  Sting and Styler read the couple’s poignant letters with accompaniment from a six-member ensemble of classical… read more

Chuck Hudson; Master Teacher

San Francisco Opera MEROLA Program
Chuck Hudson Public Master Class
Herbst Theatre

For more information see the MEROLA OPERA CALENDAR.

Chuck Hudson: Master Teacher

Acting and Movement Techniques for Singers / Audition Coaching:
San Francisco Opera’s Merola Program, San Francisco CA

Lauren McNeese – Rossweise

Siegmund, Wotan’s wandering son, stumbles upon the home of Sieglinde, his unrecognized twin sister. Although Sieglinde is the wife of Siegmund’s sworn enemy, the two are mutually attracted and consummate their incestuous relationship. Wotan’s outraged wife Fricka, protector of marriage vows, demands that Wotan order his daughter, the warrior-maiden… read more

Chuck Hudson: Master Teacher

Acting and Movement Techniques for Singers / Audition Coaching:
San Francisco Opera’s Merola Program, San Francisco CA

Lauren McNeese – Wellgunde

The cunning dwarf Alberich, angered by the Rhinemaidens’ scorn, steals the precious metal and forges a ring that gives its bearer unimaginable power. The struggle for its possession drives this fantastic drama, in which the stakes—control of the entire world—could not be higher.

Francesca Zambello’s production colorfully evokes the… read more

Chuck Hudson: Master Teacher

Acting and Movement Techniques for Singers / Audition Coaching:
San Francisco Opera’s Merola Program, San Francisco CA

Rebecca Ringle: Ariodante

Widely acclaimed as a masterpiece containing some of Handel’s most emotionally expressive arias, Ariodante tells the story of a Scottish prince betrayed by a deceitful duke in a compelling tale of passion, envy, greed, despair and ultimate triumph.  Tickets & Information.

Craig Irvin: Figaro

The Marriage of Figaro has been called one of the greatest operas ever written, by scholars and audiences alike. From its famous overture to the brilliant finales, it combines the elegance and wonder of Mozart’s music with a very human comedy of wit and brilliance. It’s been just three years… read more

Amanda Crider: Cherubino

The Marriage of Figaro has been called one of the greatest operas ever written, by scholars and audiences alike. From its famous overture to the brilliant finales, it combines the elegance and wonder of Mozart’s music with a very human comedy of wit and brilliance. It’s been just three years… read more