Upcoming ENGAGEments
Washington Concert Opera presents: Luisa Miller
As the first opera of Verdi’s middle period, Luisa Miller shows Verdi’s refinement of style on his way to operatic perfection. This sumptuously beautiful romantic drama tells the story of “Luisa,” the sweet peasant girl who falls in love with “Rodolfo”, son of a ruthless nobleman. Striking arias (including Rodolfo’s famous “Quando le sere al placido”), duets and ensembles reveal the passion of the characters on their journey towards a tragic end. Experience the emotion and high Italian drama of Verdi’s Luisa Miller with WCO’s superstar cast.
WCO is thrilled to present Angel Blue, one of the world’s most influential and prolific sopranos, in her role debut as “Luisa.” Opposite Ms. Blue in this star-studded cast are the much sought after Australian-Chinese lyric tenor Kang Wang as “Rodolfo,” Georgian baritone George Gagnidze, a specialist in the Italian dramatic repertoire, as “Miller,” and Morris Robinson as “Walter.” All four artists are making their WCO debuts.
Kate Jackman will sing the role of Federica, Duchess of Ostheim.
The Thirteen Presents: The American Songbook
What creates identity? What inspires belonging? In this program, The Thirteen explores themes of identity and kinship through compositions by American composers from the end of the second World War through today. In so doing, we hope to suggest the beginnings of an inclusive, diverse, and ever-expanding New American Songbook.
We begin with Aaron Copland’s In the Beginning, a seminal work by the composer most commonly credited with establishing an ‘American’ sound. But in this towering and difficult-to-classify work, Copland turns to origins and beginnings. Next we perform Ted Hearne’s Privilege (2009), a collection of five short pieces that address socio-economic inequality and conclude with a tribute to the power of music to fight oppression. The program culminates in the premiere of a new work by Indian American composer Juhi Bansal. Hailed as a “composer to watch” by The Washington Post and “radiant and transcendent” by New Classic LA, Bansal explores the themes of cultural and musical diversity and the environment in her works.
For more information, visit https://www.thethirteenchoir.org/concerts
The Sound Between Presents: Path of Miracles
The Sound Between singers will collaborate with renowned choreographer Levi Marsman to present a workshop performance of composer Joby Talbot’s spectacular work: Path of Miracles.
Path of Miracles is a 70 minute piece of music performed in four movements. Each movement takes the audience on a journey in the footsteps of a person walking the Camino de Santiago - a winding path through the hills of Spain. For centuries, people have traveled from all over the world to walk the Camino as a means of finding inner transformation, peace, or to grieve or honor a loved one who has been lost.
The Sound Between co-founders Matthew Goinz and Sophie Amelkin are drawn to share this piece because it speaks to the trials, doubt, camaraderie, loneliness and ecstasy of the human life experience. There is nothing more human than bringing a group of creative passionate artists together and weaving those individual artistic and expressive talents together to create a tapestry of musical storytelling that is far greater than what we could accomplish alone.
The workshop will be presented on May 17th, 7:00pm at the National Dance Institute in Harlem, NYC.
Tickets Available March, 2025
Transept Presents: The Time of Blossoming
SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 2025 at 7:30 PM
at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph
521 N Duluth Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
“The time of blossoming now comes with joy and great beauty ... The rays of the sun approaches And everything is reborn.”
The words of a 17th-Century Swedish hymn, “Den blomstertid nu kommer” inspire this program which explores music of abundant joy and beauty. This concert features sublime works by Mouton, Kolmodin, Billings, Tormis, Tavener, and more.
Greenville Symphony: Season Finale
Conclude the Greenville Symphony Orchestra’s “American Season” with a powerful concert performance of George Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess.
DeAndre Simmons and Laquita Mitchell take star turns as Porgy and Bess, with timeless classics like “Summertime” and “It Ain’t Necessarily So.” American mezzo-soprano Kate Jackman is our soloist for Copland’s poignant and delightful Old American Songs, alternating with a chorus of Greenville’s finest singers led by William Burgess.
Greenville Symphony: Season Finale (Copy)
Conclude the Greenville Symphony Orchestra’s “American Season” with a powerful concert performance of George Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess.
DeAndre Simmons and Laquita Mitchell take star turns as Porgy and Bess, with timeless classics like “Summertime” and “It Ain’t Necessarily So.” American mezzo-soprano Kate Jackman is our soloist for Copland’s poignant and delightful Old American Songs, alternating with a chorus of Greenville’s finest singers led by William Burgess.
Maryland Opera Presents: Heritage Series
Honoring
Susie & Sam Macfarlane
March 16, 2025 | 3pm
Church of the Redeemer
5603 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21210
Operatic tours de force featuring three internationally renowned singers and a chamber orchestra celebrating the legacy of support for the arts by Susie & Sam Macfarlane.
For more information, visit https://www.marylandopera.org/upcoming-performances
Transept Christmas: This Endris Night
A seasonal tradition returns to the Cathedral of St. Joseph! Transept Christmas interweaves music from many centuries to form a tapestry of inspiration and wonder. From early medieval carols to radiant works from the Renaissance to treasured modern works, experience the ineffable beauty of Transept Christmas.
For more information, visit https://www.transept.org/2024-25-season
Messiah at The National Presbyterian Church
Messiah's musical breadth and engaging religious subject matter remind us of transcendent spiritual values that have long informed and guided so many. Noted historian Paul Henry Lang writes,
Messiah is perhaps the only major work about which public sentiment is unanimous. Its freshness, its warmth, its beautifully-rounded forms and sculpted melodies, offer universal experience to people of all walks of life and shades of faith. Handel achieved with his work the most wide-spread critical recognition ever accorded a composer, for among his acclaimers are not only every English-speaking church congregation, small or large, but also Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, Brahms, and every musician who ever tried his hand at choral writing.
Kate will be featured as the alto soloist.
Messiah at the Baltimore Basilica
Celebrate the Christmas season beautifully by joining us at the Baltimore Basilica for Handel’s Messiah on December 13 and 14th! After selling out one gorgeous performance last year, America’s First Cathedral presents two spectacular performances of this beloved oratorio, renowned for its uplifting choruses, stirring solos, and iconic “Hallelujah” chorus.
Led by Maestro Ed Polochick and featuring the Baltimore Basilica Festival Orchestra and Choir, these concerts promise you musical splendor that celebrates the joy and wonder of the season. Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or new to classical music, Handel’s Messiah offers a captivating experience that will leave you inspired and uplifted.
Don’t miss your opportunity to witness a true masterpiece brought to life in its complete edition — reserve your seats now and join us for an unforgettable celebration of music and spirit!
Kate will be featured as the alto soloist.
Maryland Opera Presents: Morte e Vita
Featuring the final acts of Puccini's La Bohème, Madama Butterfly, and Manon Lescaut.
Fully staged and costumed with orchestra.
Kate will sing the role of Suzuki in Madama Butterfly.
Baltimore SYmphony Orchestra presents: Play me a ghost story
Do you like spooky tales? How about spine-tingling music? Then gather 'round the bonfire for a thrilling afternoon of symphonic ghost stories with the BSO, Edgar Allan Poe, and other eerie apparitions. Featuring the music of Gustav Mahler, Lou Reed, and Jim Stephenson.
Kate will be the alto soloist in Mahler’s Das Klagende Lied
Maryland opera presents: Viva Verdi!
In celebrating our roots, we claim the tremendous legacy of Rosa Ponselle, so integral to opera in Baltimore. In the very shadow of her home, Villa Pace, we will present music from Verdi operas associated with Miss Ponselle. These glorious selections, sung by the operatic stars of today and tomorrow, bring full circle the magnificent and beloved tradition of opera in our community. Please join us for a grand celebration of Giuseppe Verdi and Rosa Ponselle!
Kate will be singing the role of Azucena in Il Trovatore. For more information, click
The Thirteen Presents: Beautiful as the Sky
In this program, The Thirteen explores moral beauty in three guises: the second World War, the American Civil War, and the women’s rights movement in America.
Poulenc secretly composed his Figure Humaine in Vichy France, with the intention that it should be performed in Paris upon liberation from Nazi rule. Last performed by The Thirteen in 2018, this twelve-part tour de force is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and to the practice of remembrance.
Leonard Bernstein Award-winning composer Hilary Purrington writes a new work for The Thirteen that traces the progress and intimate stories of the American women’s rights movement. Jeffrey Van’s A Procession Winding Around Me sets Civil War poems by Walt Whitman for choir and solo classical guitar with music as evocative and transcendent as the poetry.
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Transept presents: All is Miracle
Transept performs and records the music of Sioux Falls native Kyle Pederson, whose compositions have gained national attention, in partnership with grammy-winning classical producer Blanton Alspaugh. The concert and forthcoming album will include many of Pederson’s most popular works, as well as two new commissions for Transept, settings of “Wake, Awake” and “O Morning Star.”
Bach’s B Minor Mass
March 16-17, 2024
Performed by The Thirteen with over twenty singers and thirty of the world’s finest period instrumentalists including trumpets, timpani, oboes, and organ, Bach’s iconic masterpiece should not be missed.
Kate will be an alto soloist in this performance.
Eugene Onegin
Eugene Onegin follows the story of the title character, a disillusioned aristocrat who rejects the love of the passionate Tatyana, only to later realize his own feelings for her. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Russian society, this opera filled with lush music explores themes of unrequited love, societal expectations, and the consequences of one's actions.
Kate will be singing the role of Filippyevna.
Thirsty Thursday at Opera Baltimore
Opera Baltimore continues its popular performance + beverage tasting series this season: Thirsty Thursdays at the Opera.
Each musical selection is expertly paired with specialty drinks interspersed throughout the evening.
Our next event is January 25th at 7:30pm and will feature four hand-selected wines.
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Handel's Messiah
Kate will return to National Presbyterian this season to sing the Alto solos in Handel's Messiah.
Ermione
On many levels, being able to present Rossini’s Ermione, set against the backdrop of the Trojan War, is something of a miracle as it disappeared from the public eye after only seven performances in 1819, not to be unearthed again until over 100 years after Rossini’s death. Despite its relatively short performance history and initial reputation as a failure, the opera is positively overflowing with vocal pyrotechnics, and the historical record is clear on the fact that the composer himself continued to hold a great deal of affection for it well into his later life. As a recovered gem, Ermione continues to shine brightly, and Washington Concert Opera is honored to play an important role in its continued, modern reevaluation.
Kate will be singing the role of Cefisa.
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Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci
October 28, 29 & November 2, 2023
Taken from newspaper headlines, Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci are two tragic tales of love, infidelity, and betrayal juxtaposing in the lives of ordinary people — emotionally intense, passionate, and dramatic.
Kate will be singing the role of Mama Lucia and covering Santuzza