Scenes in the Wittcoff
Join the artists of the Marion Roose Pullin Arizona Opera Studio for an evening of beloved opera scenes from some of the greatest ensembles of the operatic repertoire. Scenes from Eugene Onegin, The Marriage of Figaro, Der Rosenkavalier, Così fan tutte and a special staged performance of Benjamin Britten’s beloved Canticle No. 2: Abraham and Isaac will be performed along with musical selections from Verdi’s Rigoletto and Saint-Saens’s Samson and Delilah. This one night only event is surely not to be missed…
Dale Drayfoos, Stage Director
Christopher Cano, Pianist and Musical Director
Henri Venanzi, Musical and Language Preparation
2018/19 Studio Artists
Cadie Jordan, Soprano
Hometown: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
1st year Studio Artist
Sponsored by Norman C. and Donna L. Harbert
On Our Stage: Chan Parker in Charlie Parker's Yardbird, Despina in Così fan tutte, Annina in La Traviata, and Susanna in The Marriage of Figaro
Education: Indiana University, Louisiana State University
Previous Appearances: Ballet Tucson, Indiana University Opera Theater , Des Moines Metro Opera, La Musica Lirica
Website: www.cadiejordansoprano.com
Kaitlyn Johnson, soprano
Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia
1st year Studio Artist
Sponsored by Peter and Lee Larson
On Our Stage: Doris Parker in Charlie Parker's Yardbird, Fiordiligi in Così fan tutte
Education: Indiana University, Rice University
Previous Appearances: Atlanta Opera, Indiana University Opera Theater, Prague Summer Nights Festival
Website: www.kaitlynjohnsonsoprano.com
Katherine Beck, mezzo-soprano
Hometown: Vermont
1st year Studio Artist
Sponsored by Drs. Ginger and Tom Collier
On Our Stage: Dorabella in Così fan tutte, Flora in La Traviata, Madeleine Audebert in Silent Night, Cherubino in The Marriage of Figaro
Education: University of Southern California State, University of New York at Potsdam
Previous Appearances: Opera Colorado, Pittsburgh Festival Opera, Aspen Opera Theater Center
Website: www.katherinebeckmezzosoprano.com
Bille Bruley, tenor
Hometown: Montgomery, Texas
1st year Studio Artist
Sponsored by Robert and Shoshana Tancer & Dr. Judith G. Wolf
On Our Stage: Ferrando in Così fan tutte, Gastone in La Traviata, Jonathan Dale in Silent Night, Don Basilio in The Marriage of Figaro
Education: The Glimmerglass Festival, Indiana University, Baylor University,
Previous Appearances: The Glimmerglass Festival, The John F. Kennedy Center, Virginia Opera, Central City Opera, Sante Fe Opera
Jarrett Porter, baritone
Hometown: San Fransisco, California
2nd year Studio Artist
Sponsored by Roma Wittcoff
On Our Stage: Guglielmo in Così fan tutte, Baron Douphol in La Traviata, Father Palmer in Silent Night, Antonio in The Marriage of Figaro
Education: San Francisco Conservatory of Music, Eastman School of Music
Previous Appearances: Santa Fe Opera, The Glimmerglass Festival, Opera Saratoga, San Francisco Opera
Website: www.jarrettloganporter.com
Brandon Morales, Bass-Baritone
Hometown: San Antonio, Texas
1st year Studio Artist
Sponsored by Dan A. Klingenberg & Don Williams
On Our Stage: Don Alfonso in Così fan tutte, Doctor Grenville in La Traviata, British Major in Silent Night, Figaro in The Marriage of Figaro
Education: Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music
Previous Appearances: Portland Opera, Virginia Opera, Dayton Opera, Cincinnati Opera, Toledo Opera
Michael Lewis, pianist/coach
Hometown: Lewisburg, PA
2nd year Studio Artist
Sponsored by Karen Fruen
On Our Music Staff: Maria de Bunes Aires, Charlie Parker's Yardbird, Così fan tutte, La Traviata, Silent Night, The Marriage of Figaro
Education: Arizona State University, Ithaca College
Previous Appearances: Aspen Music Festival, Glimmerglass Festival, Mill City Summer Opera, Tri-Cities Opera