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CAROLS RARE AND BRIGHT
LOVE'S GUITAR
NEW YEAR CONCERTS
SAKURA SONGS
SONGS FOR THE NATIVITY
TEARS OF GOLD
THE NOT QUITE PARIS CABARET
THE STRANGENESS YOU FEEL
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THE NOT QUITE PARIS CABARET (Los Angeles)
June 25, 2016 July 1, 2016 by Spacious Vision Music, posted in Spacious Vision artists, Spacious Vision events
Our June 24 performance of "The Not Quite Paris Cabaret" in Glendale was enthusiastically received by our audience. That put some wind at our backs for our June 29 show for the Music@MiMoDa concert series in Los Angeles.
We are nowhere near the windmills of the Moulin Rouge in Paris. However, we will sing a song about them, and also offer many other classic European and American selections during the "Not Quite Paris Cabaret."
Wednesday, June 29, 8:00 pm
Entry through the Paper or Plastik Cafe, 5774 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles.
Open seating, no presale of tickets. You set your donation amount at the door.
Cafe refreshments for purchase, you may bring them into the show with you.
The program is family friendly, but not intended for young audiences.
Scroll down to learn more about the artists.
American born lyric baritone BERNARDO BERMUDEZ started his musical education at The Conservatory of Music Juan Manuel Olivares in Caracas, Venezuela. His many operatic credits include Figaro in Il barbiere di Siviglia, Silvio in Pagliacci, Stanley Kowalski in A Streetcar Named Desire, Belcore in L'elisir d'amore, Papageno in Die Zauberflöte, Count Almaviva in Le nozze di Figaro, Vidal in Luisa Fernanda, Schicchi in Gianni Schicchi, and Morald in the North America stage premiere of Richard Wagner's Die Feen, as part of Los Angeles Opera's Ring Festival. Bernardo was a voice fellow at both The Music Academy of the West in Santa Barbara California and Opera North in New Hampshire. His singing has been recognized with awards from the the Burbank Philharmonic Hennings-Fischer Competition, the Opera Buffs, and the Zachary Vocal Competition.
Soprano ARIEL PISTURINO completed her graduate studies at the University of Southern California, where she performed with the Thornton Opera. She has appeared with the Long Beach Opera and other Southern California companies in roles from Carmen, Don Giovanni, Nixon in China, and The Magic Flute. Most recently, Ariel appeared in the nationally acclaimed operatic event Hopscotch with the Los Angeles-based company The Industry, and as Donna Elvira in Don Giovanni with the Redlands Opera Theater. She was a featured soloist on the recent Delos Records releases of "Terrain of the Heart" and the opera "Home is a Harbor" by composer Mark Abel.
Tenor GERALD SEMINATORE is the founding Director of the Spacious Vision Song Project. He began his musical career with professional ensembles including the Handel and Haydn Society, the Boston Early Music Festival, and Emmanuel Music. Operatic engagements in the USA have included roles with the Chautauqua, Dayton, Glimmerglass, Oakland, Santa Fe, and West Bay opera companies. He made his European debut at England's Aldeburgh Festival, and went on to become a member of the solo ensemble at the Dortmund Opera in Germany. Gerald was also a frequent guest artist at the Frankfurt am Main Opera, the Rheinland/Pfalz Theater in Kaiserslautern, and the Bremen Opera. His concert performances have included appearances with many orchestras and choral ensembles. Gerald's singing has been recognized with numerous awards, and praised in publications such as the London Times, Opera News, and San Francisco Classical Voice.
TARO WAYAMA is a Japanese born guitarist and composer. He was the First Prize winner in the 2003 Aron Green/American String Teachers Association Guitar Competition, and the Second Prize winner in the Thailand International Guitar Competition. As a composer, Taro received the award for "Best Original Score" at the Los Angeles Movie Awards for the independent film Anne Jennings. He is an active soloist and chamber musician, and has performed in Japan, Thailand, Canada, and the USA. Taro frequently collaborates with instrumentalists and singers in presenting Classical music from the Renaissance through 20th Century, as well as venturing into Folk and World music. Taro earned both his Masters and Bachelor of Music degrees at the University of Southern California, where he studied an array of master teachers including Pepe Romero and Scott Tennant.
RON BARNETT is the Director of Music and Sacred Arts at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Glendale, CA. In addition to his work as an organist, choir director, and keyboard artist, Ron is active as a composer and music educator. His choral works have been published by GIA Publications and Morning Star Music Publishers. His score for A Christmas Carol (book by Barry Kornhauser) premiered at the Fulton Theatre (Lancaster, PA) in 2001. Since its recent commercial publication, the show has enjoyed several productions across the United States. A second show, Around the World in 80 Days (book and lyrics by Julianne Homokay) premiered at the Fulton Theatre in 2007. Ron's new show When Butter Churns to Gold (book by Peter Welkin, lyrics by Randi Wolfe) had its 2015 premiere at the Northern Sky Theatre (Fish Creek, WI). Ron's orchestrations include the productions of Bojangles (music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Sammy Cahn), Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus (music and lyrics by David Kirshenbaum) and Treasure Island (music and lyrics by Marc Robin and Curt Dale Clark). Sound Design credits include the Off-Broadway production of All Under Heaven starring Valerie Harper as Pearl S. Buck, and Zelda and The Last Flapper, which played in Romania and Hungary as part of the ACTIV-5 International Theatre Festival.
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TEARS OF GOLD @ 51 Walden
June 19, 2016 August 6, 2016 by Spacious Vision Music, posted in Spacious Vision artists, Spacious Vision events
Critically acclaimed singers Barbara Kilduff (soprano) and Gerald Seminatore (tenor) will join their voices for two performances of "Tears of Gold," a recital of Spanish, French, and English songs and duets. Brian Moll will partner with them at the piano.
This program offers a unique opportunity to hear world class performers in a live concert of classic songs for solo and duo voices, along with some favorites you may recognize.
Wednesday, July 27, 2016 @ 7:30 pm
51 Walden St.
General admission, tickets available at the door (no advance sales).
$15 / $10 students, seniors.
www.51walden.org
INTRODUCING THE ARTISTS
Soprano Barbara Kilduff was a national winner of the Metropolitan Opera Council auditions, and went on to win first prize in the Munich International Competition and the Silver Medal in the Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow. Barbara debuted with the Bavarian, Vienna and Hamburg State Operas as Zerbinetta in Ariadne auf Naxos, a role she repeated in several theaters and later at the Metropolitan Opera. In the same season she appeared as Adele in Die Fledermaus, and returned the following season as Cleopatra in Julius Caesar under Trevor Pinnock, and as Blondchen in Die Entführung aus dem Serail, a role she would repeat in Zurich and at La Scala. She appeared to great acclaim as Sophie in Der Rosenkavalier at the Bavarian State Opera, and repeated this role in New York, San Diego, and Vienna.
Other highlights of Barbara's career include Carmina Burana with the Saint Louis Symphony under Leonard Slatkin, and appearances with the New York Philharmonic under Sir Colin Davis, and the National Symphony of Spain under Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos.
As a recitalist Barbara has appeared on many artist series in the United States, and she has also presented several master classes at universities and colleges. A native of New York, she now resides with her husband and two children in Andover, Massachusetts.
New England native Gerald Seminatore began his musical career as a professional chorister in Boston's musical scene, where he performed with ensembles including the Handel and Haydn Society, the Boston Early Music Festival Chorus, and Emmanuel Music.
American operatic appearances have included roles with the Chautauqua, Dayton, Glimmerglass,Oakland, Santa Fe, and West Bay opera companies. Gerald made his European debut at England's Aldeburgh Fall Festival as Peter Quint in Britten's Turn of the Screw, and went on to become a member of the solo ensemble at Germany's Dortmund Opera, where he appeared in some twenty roles in opera and operetta. He was also a regular guest artist at the Frankfurt am Main Opera, the Pfalztheater in Kaiserslautern, and the Bremen Opera. Concert and oratorio work has included appearances with many orchestras and choral ensembles in the United States. He has appeared in more than fifty recitals in professional and university venues in the United States, England, Germany, and France.
Gerald's performances have been praised in publications such as the London Times, Opera News, and San Francisco Classical Voice, and recognized with awards from the MacAllister Foundation for Opera Singers and the Metropolitan Opera National Council.
Pianist Brian Moll maintains an active performance schedule while serving as Chair of Vocal and Keyboard Studies at the Longy School of Music of Bard College. He has given recitals around the world, appearing in such prestigious halls as Vienna's Mozartsaal, the Haydnsaal at the Esterhazy Castle in Eisenstadt, Austria, and Tokyo's Lilia Hall. He has also has performed as a keyboardist with Boston Baroque, Emmanuel Music, and the Handel & Haydn Society. Brian has also served as Assistant Conductor for productions by the Boston Lyric Opera, Opera North, and Boston Midsummer Opera.
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THE NOT QUITE PARIS CABARET (Glendale, CA)
June 18, 2016 July 29, 2016 by Spacious Vision Music, posted in Spacious Vision artists, Spacious Vision events
(June 24 in Glendale, repeated in Los Angeles on June 29 for the Music@MiMoDa concert series.)
We are nowhere near the windmills of the Moulin Rough in Paris. However, we will sing a song about them, and also offer many other classic European and American selections during the "Not Quite Paris Cabaret." In recognition of the support offered to Spacious Vision by the Worship Arts ministry at St. Mark's, this concert will benefit the church's partner congregation and school in Haiti.
No presale of tickets; general admission. $20 donation is suggested, but any amount will be greatly appreciated. (Cash/check preferred.)
Table seating, cash bar with light refreshments.
There is ample (free) street parking in front of the church, or in the lot behind the church off Dryden Avenue. The Parish Hall is wheelchair and walker friendly.
American born lyric baritone BERNARDO BERMUDEZ started his musical education at The Conservatory of Music Juan Manuel Olivares in Caracas, Venezuela. His many operatic credits include Figaro in Il barbiere di Siviglia, Silvio in Pagliacci, Stanley Kowalski in A Streetcar Named Desire, Belcore in L'elisir d'amore, Papageno in Die Zauberflöte, Count Almaviva in Le nozze di Figaro, Vidal in Luisa Fernanda, Schicchi in Gianni Schicchi, and Morald in the North America stage premiere of Richard Wagner's Die Feen, as part of Los Angeles Opera's Ring Festival. Bernardo was a voice fellow at both The Music Academy of the West in Santa Barbara California and Opera North in New Hampshire. His singing has been recognized with awards from the the Burbank Philharmonic Hennings-Fischer Opera Competition, the Opera Buffs, and the Loren L. Zachary Vocal Competition.
Soprano ARIEL PISTURINO completed her graduate studies at the University of Southern California, where she performed with the Thornton Opera. She has appeared with the Long Beach Opera and other Southern California companies in roles from Carmen, Don Giovanni, Nixon in China, and The Magic Flute. Most recently, Ariel appeared in the nationally acclaimed operatic event Hopscotch with the Los Angeles-based company The Industry, and as Donna Elvira in Don Giovanni with the Redlands Opera Theater. Ariel is a co-founder of the Chamber Opera Players of Los Angeles (COPOLA), and a frequent collaborator in performances of new works. She was a featured soloist on the recent Delos Records releases of "Terrain of the Heart" and the opera "Home is a Harbor" by composer Mark Abel.
Announcing THE NOT QUITE PARIS CABARET
May 17, 2016 May 25, 2016 by Spacious Vision Music, posted in Spacious Vision events
We aren't anywhere near the windmills of the Moulin Rouge. But for our next program, nous chanterons classic songs in cabaret style. Singers will include Ariel Pisturino, Bernardo Bermudez, and Gerald Seminatore. Guitarist Taro Wayama and violinist David Lee Ruest will join us. Keyboard artist Ron Barnett va jouer du piano.
Fri. June 24, 2016 7:30 p.m.
Parish Hall, St. Mark's Episcopal Church
1020 N. Brand Blvd. Glendale, CA 91202
General admission by donation. Proceeds will benefit the work of St. Mark's sister church and school in Haiti.
(This program repeats on June 29 in Los Angeles; see below).
Weds. June 29, 2016 8:00 p.m.
MiMoDa Studio Theater
5774 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90019
(Enter through Paper or Plastik Cafe)
General admission. No tickets required, donation requested (pay what you can).
More information will be shared here in the week prior to these performances.
Noble House Concert on April 23
April 13, 2016 April 25, 2016 by Spacious Vision Music, posted in Spacious Vision artists, Spacious Vision events
Upcoming Concert!
Sat. April 23, 7:30
Noble House Concerts
5705 Noble Ave., Van Nuys, CA, 91411
Selections from "Love's Guitar" with Taro Wayama (guitarist) and Gerald Seminatore (tenor). Songs by Benjamin Britten, Claudio Monteverdi, and Joaquin Rodrigo, with additional solo selections played by Taro and guitarist Thomas Foster.
General admission. $15 donation requested, pay what you can.
SAKURA SONGS was a great success!
March 17, 2016 March 26, 2016 by Spacious Vision Music, posted in Spacious Vision artists, Spacious Vision events
Following "Sakura Songs" on March 13 at Centenary United Methodist Church in Los Angeles, the artists posed for a group photo. (L-R) David Lee Ruest, violinist / Taro Wayama, guitarist / Gerald Seminatore, tenor / Marisa De Silva, soprano / Izumi Kashiwagi, pianist. We had an appreciative and enthusiastic audience, and this program was an auspicious beginning for Izumi's new concert series at the church.
SCHUBERT "An die Musik" and "Mein!"
RODRIGO "Coplas del pastor enamorado," "Adela," and "En Jerez de la frontera"
(Taro and Gerald)
PIAZZOLLA "Bordel-1900" from Histoire du Tango
TRAD. "Danny Boy"
(Taro and David)
TAKI "Kojo no Tsuki" (荒城の月)
HIRAI "Nara-yama" (平城山)
NAKADA "Sakura Yokocho" (さくら横ちょう)
(Izumi and Gerald)
IPPO TSUBOI
Blue smoke is flowing in Lento (煙の青い lento もながれ)
I. Spring
II. Village Girl
III. Summer
IV. Dispirited Autumn
V. January on the Iwate Light Railway
(Izumi and Marisa; this was a joint commission from the composer)
BURLEIGH "Deep River"
KOHN "On the Other Shore"
COPLAND "Zion's Walls"
WEBBER "Pie Jesu"
(Izumi, Marisa, Gerald)
Details about the next Spacious Vision program will be announced in early April.
SAKURA SONGS on March 13
February 13, 2016 March 17, 2016 by Spacious Vision Music, posted in Spacious Vision events
We are pleased to announce our next Spacious Vision event! At the invitation of the Centenary United Methodist Church in Los Angeles, we will be part of a program inaugurating a new concert series.
Planned repertoire includes new and traditional Japanese songs by Ippo Tsuboi and others, American spirituals and other songs, and instrumental works by Astor Piazzolla.
Sunday, March 13th, 2:00 pm
Observing the 5th Anniversary of the Tōhoku Earthquake and Tsunami.
Centenary United Methodist Church
301 South Central Avenue (Little Tokyo)
General admission; no tickets required. Donations requested.
Scheduled Performers
Marisa De Silva, soprano
Izumi Kashiwagi, pianist
David Lee Ruest, violinist
Gerald Seminatore, tenor
Taro Wayama, guitarist
To learn more about the scheduled artists, go to Introducing the Artists.
To contact one of the artists, send an E-mail: spaciousvision@outlook.com
Click here to be directed to the website of Centenary United Methodist Church.
E-mail the church: office@centenarylt.org
Church phone: (213) 617-9097
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FROM BERLIN TO BROADWAY Oct. 17 at the University of Southern California
The Strangeness You Feel–postscript
THE STRANGENESS YOU FEEL–Information and Artist Bios
New program for June 29 "The Strangeness You Feel"
June 29 concert is confirmed!
Bernardo Bermudez and Ron Barnett perform "The Girl from Impanema"
Ariel Pisturino and Ron Barnett perform "La vie en rose" (Edith Piaf)
Gerald Seminatore and Ron Barnett perform "September Song" (Kurt Weill)
Barbara Kilduff and Brian Moll perform "Ich schwebe" (Richard Strauss)
Gerald Seminatore and Brian Moll perform "Zueignung" (Richard Strauss)
Barbara Kilduff and Brian Moll perform songs of Fernando Obradors
Brian Asawa–An Appreciation
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