Event Archive
APRIL 2010
30, May 1 at 7:30 p.m.
Don Carlo with Bellevue Opera
Meydenbauer Theater
11100 NE 6th Street, Bellevue, WA 98004
In possibly the largest role Verdi ever wrote for a bass, Jonathan sings King Philip II of Spain. The opera will be performed in the four-act Italian version with English supertitles.
For more information: http://bellevueopera.org . Tickets are $25-35 and can be bought at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/82544 .
MARCH 20103, 6, 10, 12, 13 at 7:30 p.m.
7 at 3:00 p.m.
See Falstaff in February
28 at 3:00 p.m.
The Renaissance Singers concert
"Dedication & Devotion: A tribute to Helen Hunter Pedersen"
Haller Lake United Methodist Church
13055 1st Avenue Northeast
Seattle, WA 98125
The Renaissance Singers are a professional choral ensemble in the Seattle area. This will be Jonathan's fourth concert in the ensemble. Come for some outstanding choral literature from Byrd to V. Williams, and Britten and more! Suggested Donation of $10 and seating is limited!
FEBRUARY 2010
7 at 1:00 p.m.
Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions
Northwest Regional Audition
Meany Hall, University of WA Campus
Time for round two of the Met Competition!
Approximately twelve finalists from the District auditions will compete for advancement to the Semi-Final competition in New York City, and Jonathan is among them!
Tickets for the event can be bought for $15 at the door or through Ticketmaster. Official info can be found at http://nwauditions.com .
27, March 3, 6, 10, 12, 13 at 7:30 p.m.
28, March 7
Falstaff with the Seattle Opera Chorus
McCaw Hall
321 Mercer St, Seattle, WA
Jonathan continues as a chorister for one of Verdi's few comic operas. A star-studded show includes Stephanie Blythe in the role of Dame Quickly.
JANUARY 2010
16, 20, 23, 27, 29, 30 at 7:30 p.m.
17, 24 at 2:00 p.m.
Il Trovatore with the Seattle Opera Chorus
McCaw Hall
321 Mercer St, Seattle, WA
Jonathan sings again in the Seattle Opera Chorus for a parade of familiar tunes, such as the "Anvil Chorus." Gypsies and men with swords, it'll be a grand time!
NOVEMBER 2009
1
Phillip and Christina's Wedding
Silvia Sound is providing music for the wedding of Jonathan's younger brother.
12 - 21
New York City Auditions!
Jonathan will be in New York City auditioning for Young Artist Programs across the country. The first audition to be scheduled is for Glimmerglass Opera on Nov 12, more to come soon!
OCTOBER 2009
17, 21, 23, 24, 28, 30, 31 at 7:30 p.m.
18, 25 at 2:00 p.m.
Seattle Opera Principle Debut!!!
La Traviata as Marchese d'Obigny
McCaw Hall
321 Mercer St, Seattle, WA
Big news as Jonathan sings his first principle role with Seattle Opera! This is one of the trademark operas, and a must see! The singing is bound to be incredible no matter which cast you see (Gold on Wed and Sat, Silver on Fri and Sun).
For more information and to buy tickets:
http://www.seattleopera.org/tickets/production.aspx?productionID=75
24 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions
Western WA / Alaska District Competition
Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall
Benaroya Hall, Seattle, WA
Jonathan is entering a competition in Seattle for the MONC district auditions. General Admission tickets for the day are $15 ($10 for students), and Jonathan is contestant #27, at 3:10 p.m. Cash awards will be given out between 4:15 and 5:00 p.m.
More information about the Northwest Region of MONC can be found at: http://nwauditions.com/
UPDATE: Jonathan wins the Western WA / Alaska District MONC competition!
SEPTEMBER 2009
18th Friday 8:00 p.m.
20th Sunday 2:30 p.m.
Vashon Opera Performance
La Bohème as Alcindoro/Benoit
Vashon High School Theatre
20120 Vashon Highway SW, Vashon
A brand new company to the area! Jonathan sings in its first full production. The roles are new to him, but the opera is oh so familiar. This will be Jonathan's 3rd Bohème.
For more information and to buy tickets:
http://www.vashonopera.org/productions/2009-2010_season/la_boh%C3%A8me
AUGUST 2009
14th Friday 6:00 p.m.
22nd Saturday 6:00 p.m.
30th Sunday 6:00 p.m.
Seattle Opera Performance
Götterdammerung - Part 4 of the Ring Cycle
6:00 p.m.
McCaw Hall
$$$$ - it's an investment...
A regular in the Opera Chorus, Jonathan sings his first Ring Cycle this summer. It's opera as big as it gets in Seattle!
For more information and to buy tickets:
http://www.seattleopera.org/tickets/production.aspx?productionID=56
JUNE 2009
13th Saturday 7:30 p.m.
Renaissance Singers Concert
Meditation & Mysticism: Arvo Pärt
Trinity Parish Church
609 8th Avenue
Seattle, WA
$17 General Admission, $12 Students
Jonathan is a regular singer with the fully professional choral ensemble Renaissance Singers, directed by Markdavin Obenza. This concert features the vocal music of Estonian composer Arvo Pärt.
For more information and to buy tickets: http://www.therenaissancesingers.com/performances.html