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MSU Opera Theatre Celebrates the Vocal Arts with a New Event
Spectacular voices on full display at Fairchild Theatre
Graduate students from the Michigan State University Vocal Arts area will fill the stage with vocal brilliance in a special performance of scenes from operatic masterworks in Fairchild Theatre on Sunday, Feb. 6, at 3 p.m.
A Celebration of the Beautiful Voice features excerpts from classics like Faust, Carmen, La Traviata, The Marriage of Figaro, La Boheme, and more. A brand-new event this year, performances showcase the depth of talent in the MSU Opera Theatre and Vocal Arts area and is designed to highlight repertoire covering the four major operatic languages: Italian, French, German and English.
“Thanks to our generous donors, we’re able to stage an additional event that will uplift audiences through the incredible talents of our student artists and singers,” said Melanie Helton, director of the MSU Opera Theatre and professor of voice. “The event will immerse patrons with spectacular arias from signature operas.”
Helton is a renowned soprano and has directed the award-winning MSU Opera Program for nearly 20 years. Other upcoming performances in the MSU Opera season include Albert Henning by Benjamin Britten, Wednesday, March 23, Friday, March 25, and Saturday, March 26 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, March 27 at 3 p.m.; generously sponsored by James and Susan Bonfiglio. All MSU Opera Theatre events are held in the Fairchild Theatre, with preview lectures held 45 minutes before the performance. For a preview of opera and voice performances from the College of Music, browse the MSU Opera Theatre’s playlist on YouTube.
A Celebration of the Beautiful Voice is generously sponsored by Nancy and Charlie Seebeck. The entire MSU Opera Season is generously supported by the Worthington Family Foundation.
Reserved seating tickets are $22 for adults, $20 for seniors (age 60 and older) and $7 for students. Information on these and other concerts, as well as ticket links can be found on the MSU College of Music website.
To help maintain a safe concert-going experience, proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of the concert is required of all attendees ages 12 and up. This policy is part of new university directives for COVID-19 announced Jan. 1. Details can be found on the College of Music’s web site under MSU Music COVID-19 directives, along with answers to commonly asked questions on the College’s FAQ webpage.
Information on this and other concerts, recitals and performances can be found on the MSU College of Music web site: www.music.msu.edu.
