In memoriam: Dr. Rolland “Woody” Hurst
Hurst, known for his rich bass-baritone voice, was a professor of music at Fresno State from 1968 until his retirement in 1984.
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Soprano Aunika Bull places second in regional opera competition
Competing against singers from across Central California, Aunika Bull won second place in the 19-22 years old division.
Read MoreSymphony Orchestra and Opera Theatre combine to perform Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel
With its themes of love, family, and perseverance in the face of adversity, Humperdinck’s “Hansel and Gretel” continues to captivate audiences of all ages.
Read MoreDr. Anton Belov returns to Fresno State for 5th Art Song Festival
“It takes three artists to bring an art song to life: a poet, a composer and a singer.” – Dr. Maria Briggs
Read MoreFaculty and students join for an evening of Russian Art Song
Romantic songs and poetry reading mingle for a romantic evening of Russian art song at 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 15 in the Fresno State Concert Hall.
Read MoreFresno State Opera Theatre presents a free showing of children’s opera ‘Lucinda’
A free on-campus performance of the children’s opera “Lucinda y las Flores de la Nochebuena” will be performed at 12:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 7, at the Concert Hall. Parking is $5.
Read MoreSymphony Orchestra and Opera Theatre to perform ‘Madama Butterfly’
The Fresno State Symphony Orchestra and Opera Theatre will present Puccini’s famous opera with performances at 8 p.m. Friday, March 8, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 10, at the Fresno State Concert Hall. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for faculty and seniors and $5 for students.
Read MoreQ&A with Dr. Maria Briggs on her role as ‘Madama Butterfly’
Every two years, music faculty at Fresno State take on the endeavor of producing a full-scale opera in the Fresno State Concert Hall. During the planning meetings, the faculty decided they would likely hire someone to play the role of Cio-Cio-San (Butterfly). That’s when assistant professor of voice Dr. Maria Briggs stepped in and offered to take on the challenge.
Read MoreQ&A with guest tenor Jonathan Yarrington on ‘Madama Butterfly’ at Fresno State
Filling the lead roles for an opera can be tricky. The person in question must have not only a strong voice and acting ability but the capacity to memorize nearly two-and-a-half hours of music which is performed entirely in Italian.
Read MoreChildren inspired as audience grows for Christmas opera ‘Lucinda y las Flores de la Nochebuena’
The opera that Fresno State commissioned, workshopped and performed in 2016 titled “Lucinda y las Flores de la Nochebuena” has now been seen by over 15,000 people across the country, according to Dr. Anthony Radford, Fresno State professor of voice and opera. “This holiday season it was performed for the first time at Coker College […]
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