Cal State Long Beach donor produces a non-profit concert to be performed by opera singers within the campus music program.
This Sunday, Sept. 14, “Dazzling Young Opera Stars” will arrive at Cal. State Long Beach in an afternoon of arias and duets, including the Mad Scene from Lucia di Lammermoor, which features Beth Peregrine. The night is presented by CSULB alumnus and critically acclaimed author, Jack Kates.
All proceeds will go to the singers of the opera. Kates presents this as an opportunity for the public to experience the magic of melody from the voices of current students and alumni from the CSULB Opera program. Some of the female performers are Sopranos Heidi Harger, Amy Joy Stephens, Alyssa Wills and Australian coloratura soprano Beth Peregrine. Some of the male performers are Baritones Anthony Moreno and Timothy Hall; bass baritone Nehemiah Chen; and tenor JJ Lopez.
The Vocal performance majors are excited to perform, and Kates said he is excited to show them off. 2012 graduate Alyssa Wills said she spent a lot of time dauntingly perfecting her technique for “fun and floaty high notes.” 2013 graduate Amy Joy Stephens said she had “a lot of fun staging” her duet with tenor JJ Lopez. Senior Nehemiah Chen said he is still “surprised to be included with such a great group of singers.”
The venue will be the Daniel recital Hall at CSULB will be Sept. 14, at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adult, $15 for students and seniors (62+). Parking is available at parking lot 12 for a fee of five dollars. Email [email protected] for more information.