Global Musical Bridges and the City of West Hollywood present their annual classical outdoor concert, Opera in the Park.
Showcasing internationally acclaimed classical singers from across Europe and North America, this family-friendly concert features both classical and contemporary music: favorite arias from Puccini, Verdi, Mozart, Gounod, and others; melodies from classic musicals by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Leonard Bernstein, and Jeanine Tesori; hauntingly romantic Neapolitan canzones from early 20th century; and contemporary songs made popular by Whitney Houston, Andrea Bocelli, and Celine Dion.
The eight musical artists sharing their talents have an impressive array of credentials. Collectively, they have performed with some of the best musical artists in the business, with a vast number of regional opera companies and concert symphonies across North America and Europe, and on film, television, and radio. They are each deeply committed to bringing classical music to both new and aficionado audiences, and many lead their own musical companies and organizations. Come support classical music and artists, and enjoy a beautiful afternoon in the park!
The eight artists include:
Sultry mezzo Siuzanna Iglidan, founder of Global Musical Bridges and special Ukrainian guest musician on the 2022 Grammys with John Legend (and introduced by Vladimir Zelensky in a moving tribute to the Ukrainian people) (https://www.iglidan.com/) “It was an honor to perform FREE tonight along with Lyuba Yakimchuk, Siuzanna Iglidan, Mika Newton, and our incredible choir.” (John Legend, twitter)
Richly powerful coloratura Ana Colesnicov, multiple award-winning Moldavan soprano most recently seen as Rosalinda in “Die Fledermaus” at the Broad Stage (https://www.facebook.com/AnaColesnicova/)
Light tenor Marco Antonio Lozano, in-demand concert and opera singer who has performed across Europe, the US, and Mexico. “Dazzled concert and recital stages across Southern California and abroad.” (Stagehand)
Mesmerizing soprano Sarah Salazar, operatic leading lady with an inspiring overcoming-all-odds-to-sing story (www.sarahsalazarsoprano.com ; culturalattache.co) “Compelling, musical, and persuasive” (Composer Byron Adams)
Melodious tenor Phil Pritchard, skilled veteran of operatic lead roles and London’s West End musicals (www.facebook.com/PhilPritchardTenor)
Dramatic soprano Linda Jackson, founder of the award-winning Los Angeles Metropolitan Opera and prolific vocalist (https://losangelesmet.com)
Lyric soprano Christa Marie Stevens, notable for her broad classical repertoire and founder of Redlands Opera Theatre (https://www.facebook.com/cmslyricsoprano/) “Remarkably clear soprano voice with excellent control…” (Nancy Davidian, Singerpreneur
Honey-toned baritone Arturo Dumindin, well-versed classical singer and fan-favorite at the Los Angeles Metropolitan Opera and Pacific Lyric Association
FREE PARKING. LAWN SEATING, BRING YOUR OWN BLANKETS OR CHAIRS. NO ALCOHOL.
Parking at north end of park (lot at Vista and Fountain), south end of park (lot off Santa Monica Blvd), and street parking. Bus stops at Santa Monica/Fuller and Fountain/Vista.
ABOUT GLOBAL MUSICAL BRIDGES:
Global Musical Bridges is a non-profit dedicated to popularizing the future of classical music. It does so by providing free top-notch classical concerts, professional musical education and competitions for budding young pianists and singers, performance opportunities for talented international musicians, and the joy of classical music for people around the world.
The non-profit was founded in 2017 by a group of talented musicians and led by acclaimed Ukrainian-American musician, Siuzanna Iglidan. Since its inception, the organization has partnered with the City of West Hollywood to present free productions of international soloists and groups of classically-trained musicians. These and other activities are supported by grants and donations. Contributions are accepted with gratitude and can be made at https://www.globalmusicalbridges.com/donate-1.
A brief video on the founding of GMB by Siuzanna Iglidan can be seen here.
Excerpt from Creative Conversations: Artist to Artist (Siuzanna Iglidan on Global Musical Bridges)
Siuzanna Iglidan, the Ukrainian-American musician who guested with John Legend on the 2022 Grammys, is also the founder of Global Musical Bridges (GMB). GMB is a non-profit dedicated to popularizing the future of classical music. It does so by providing free top-notch classical concerts, performance opportunities for talented international …
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Sunday, October 23rd, 3pm-5pm (vendors and food available starting 2pm).
Plummer Park, 7377 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046.
FREE
More info: https://www.globalmusicalbridges.com/opera-in-the-park
OK, I see West Hollywood can go classical.I figured they would do the show at West Hollywood Park,but I guess the noise from the clubs nearby would discourage that.I have never seen Opera In The Park advertised before in the city,so I hope it is a success.
Can we get some Metal in the Park, please. Bringing some Ozzy and Iron Maiden can really show us how diverse West Hollywood could be for everyone, even gays who prefer Megadeth over Madonna.
good grief