The College of Charleston Opera will present a production of Francis Poulenc’s La Voix Humaine (“The Human Voice”), as well as Giacomo Puccini’s one-act comedy Gianni Schicchi. Francis Poulenc’s La Voix Humaine (“The Human Voice”) is a one-act, one-woman storytelling of…
IN GOOD COMPANY: Musical Theater + Opera Favorites
College of Charleston Opera in the Department of Music trains the next generation of opera artists, and it is proud to produce three productions a year. Celebrate the opening of the 2019-2020 season with “In Good Company,” an evening of…
International Piano Series Concert to Honor Spanish Composer Joaquín Rodrigo
Rodrigo: A Life in Music is a program celebrating the life and music of Spanish composer Joaquín Rodrigo in sound, narration, and images, in honor of the 20th anniversary of the composer’s passing. Written by College of Charleston faculty members Paul…
CofC Opera to Perform ‘Dialogues of the Carmelites,’ a Story of Martyrdom
The College of Charleston Opera will present a production of Francis Poulenc’s only full-length opera, “Dialogues of the Carmelites.” It tells a fictional account of the actual events of the Martyrs of Compiègne — the Carmelite nuns who in 1794 refused to…
Concert of Opera Scenes/Musical Favorites Led by New Voice Professor
The dramatic art form of opera is a reflection and commentary on the human condition and our shared experiences of emotions. Joy, love, death, loss, illness, and betrayal are universal. These intense emotions transcend social, economic, and national boundaries to touch everyone’s…
CofC Opera to Play Mind Games
CofC Concerts at the College of Charleston School of the Arts will present two performances of opera and musical theater titled “The Games People Play” starring the College’s opera students. Directed by faculty members David Templeton and Amanda Castellone, the…
Faculty Vocal Virtuosos in Concert, March 13
The 2nd Monday Series at the College of Charleston School of the Arts will present a concert featuring virtuoso singers. Professors from the College’s music department will perform a variety of works including arias by J.S. Bach, Erich Korngold, Robert Schumann and…
CofC Opera to Perform ‘Die Fledermaus’ Set in 1970s Charleston
The College of Charleston Opera will present a full production of Johann Strauss’ Die Fledermaus. The operetta, written in Vienna in the 1870s, will be updated to a setting of Charleston in the 1970s. Complete with 1970s attire, phrases and even…
CofC Vocal Virtuosos in Concert, April 11
The 2nd Monday Series at the College of Charleston School of the Arts will present a concert featuring virtuoso singers on April 11, 2016. Professors from the College’s music department will perform a variety of works that span the baroque, classical and romantic…