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Our “American Pilgrimage” artists: Mark Salters

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Salters_photo_smallMARK SALTERS is a pianist, vocal coach, and recital collaborator. A native of New York, Mark served on
the coaching staff of the Opera Department at the University of Michigan, and on the faculty of Yale University’s graduate opera program. He has accompanied master classes for many well-known singers and coaches including Frederica Von Stade, Roberta Alexander, Vladamir Chernov, Carlo Bergonzi, Sherill Milnes, Régine Crespin, Richard Bonynge, Rodney Gilfry, George Shirley, Carol Neblett, and others.

Mark has also worked with conductors and directors from Los Angeles Opera, New York City Opera, Frankfurt Opera, St. Louis Opera, and the Metropolitan Opera. He served on the music staffs of the Opera Theater of Connecticut and the Long Wharf Theater of New Haven before coming to California.

Mark regularly accompanies singers at events sponsored by the National Association of Teachers of Singing, as well as concerts and classes of the Classical Singers Association. He is a member of the music staffs at both the Cole Conservatory at CSU Long Beach, and is Music Director for the opera workshop at CSU Fullerton. He also serves as Director of Music and Principal Organist at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Irvine.

Our “American Pilgrimage” artists: Katie Elizabeth Martin

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SV_Katie_Martin_photo_reducedSoprano KATIE ELIZABETH MARTIN is a native of Montana. She earned her Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Montana, Missoula. In 2010, she graduated with the Master of Music in Vocal Arts degree from the USC Thornton School of Music, where she is currently pursuing doctoral level studies.

Katie has received an Encouragement Award at the Metropolitan Opera National Council District Auditions, and she was also a finalist in the 2007 Music Teacher’s National Association competition in Toronto. She has also received first place in several other regional competitions.

Katie’s operatic appearances have included Drusilla in Monverdi’s L’incoronazione di Poppea for USC Thornton Opera, the Countess in the Montana Lyric Opera’s production of Le Nozze di Figaro, Mrs. Coyle in USC’s West Coast premiere of Britten’s Owen Wingrave, Miss Wordsworth in Britten’s Albert Herring, Susanna in Le Nozze di Figaro, and Frasquita in Carmen. She has also participated in the Songfest 2010 Professional program in Malibu, CA.

Katie will be sharing songs to texts by Emily Dickinson, composed by Aaron Copland and Lori Laitman, as well Samuel Barber’s radiant Hermit Songs, which were first premiered by the operatic legend Leontyne Price.

Our “American Pilgrimage” artists: Arnold Geis

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bio-geis-arnoldWe welcome back tenor ARNOLD LIVINGSTON GEIS for his second Spacious Vision concert. Arnold holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Performance from Biola University, and in 2014 he was awarded the Master’s degree in Vocal Performance from the USC Thornton School of Music. Arnold has performed as a chorister with the Los Angeles Opera, and he is currently a member of the Los Angeles Master Chorale. Recent operatic credits include Cavaliere Belfiore in Rossini’s Il viaggio a Reims, the Chevalier in Poulenc’s Dialogues of the Carmelites, and Laurie Lawrence in Adamo’s Little Women.

“Pilgrimage” on June 27 at the Brand Library, Glendale, CA

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BLAC logo_FWe have recently confirmed the program and roster of performers for our upcoming concert at the Brand Library Arts Center on June 27 at 7:30 p.m. (1601 W. Mountain St, Glendale, CA 91201).

Our singers will include Katie Elizabeth Martin, Arnold Livingston Geis and Gerald Seminatore, along with pianist Mark Salters. The program “Pilgrimage” will include American songs by Samuel Barber, Aaron Copland, Richard Hundley, Charles Ives, and Lori Laitman.

This is a free concert, sponsored by the City of Glendale. We are grateful to be included on the 2014 series of concerts in this intimate and welcoming venue.

 

Britten in Song: A note for our audience

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britten100Concertos“Britten in Song” is today! Nov. 10 at 5:00 at The Parish Church of St. Mark, Episcopal in Glendale, 1010 N. Brand Blvd. It will be a celebration of Benjamin Britten’s repertoire for the solo voice. Not only is the repertoire varied, but so are the voices! Sopranos Bianca Hall and Ariel Pisturino, tenor Arnold Geis, and baritone David Castillo are all uniquely compelling vocalists and performers. Add to this the talents of internationally acclaimed tenor Jonathan Mack and the pianistic finesse of Kristof van Grysperre, and the only possible result is an extraordinary recital.

This is a general admission event, and no tickets are
required. We don’t know what is in your hearts, or your budget, but we are counting on visitors to make some sort of donation to help us cover the costs of this event. We would gratefully accept cash or a check, as is convenient.

Parking is free in the church parking lot (behind the church on Dryden) and on adjacent streets. Refreshments or a light meal before or after the program are available at Recess, only a few steps away from the church on Brand Blvd.

There will be a brief pre-concert talk about Britten and his music at 5:00, and then it’s off to the races! We hope to see you.

BRITTEN IN SONG, Nov. 10 2013 in Glendale, CA

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The Spacious Vision Song Project will present the concert “Britten in Song” on Nov. 10, 2013 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Glendale, CA. General admission, no tickets required, donations requested. (Our only funding source is audience donations, and we have a number of expenses to meet. So we are asking everyone who attends to contribute whatever they can.)

With this program, two generations of artists join forces for a celebration of the Benjamin Britten Centennial. The accomplished Los Angeles based singers for this concert will include sopranos Bianca Hall and Ariel Pisturino, baritone David Castillo, and tenors Arnold Livingston Geis and Gerald Seminatore.  They will be joined on a musical tour of Britten’s songs and operatic arias by pianist and conductor Kristof van Grysperre, Associate Conductor of the Long Beach Opera.

(Some other musical friends may also join us.)

Ariel Pisturino                “An impressive young discovery” (Los Angeles Times)
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David Castillo                 Metropolitan Opera Competition Finalist, Opera Buffs Awards
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Gerald Seminatore        “Expressive tenor…virtuosic” (San Francisco Classical Voice)
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Kristof van Grysperre   “Gifted and stylistically impeccable” (Orange County Register)
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St. Mark’s Episcopal Church offers listeners a warm and welcoming venue for this program. The church is located at the corner of N. Brand and Dryden in Glendale, north of Rt. 134. Ample free parking is available at the church and on neighboring streets.  One of Glendale’s main pedestrian friendly shopping and dining areas lies only a few blocks south. Audience members can also enjoy a light meal and refreshment at the church’s café and restaurant neighbors.

General admission; no tickets required. However, we have expenses to meet! Cash or check donations are requested.

New Year Concert Postscript

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The 2013 New Year concert in the Bowdoin College Chapel was well-attended and concluded with a standing ovation by an enthusiastic audience. This was wonderful for all concerned, especially as we had a bit of excitement in the days leading up to the concert. Brian Moll had injured his shoulder earlier in the week and was unable to play! Luckily, the fine pianist Libor Dudas was available and agreed to stand in for Brian with only one rehearsal. And he played beautifully!

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Click here to see the printed New Year 2013 Concert Program. We have already had several requests to repeat it when the holidays roll around once more!

The next program for the Southern California contingent is in the planning stages, and more information will be shared here as details are finalized. And some audio files from past programs will be published in the near future. Thanks for visiting!