“Bizet – Broadway Night at the Opera” returns to Nassau – this unique event immerses the audience in the genius of world-class vocalists, who perform a repertoire of operatic classics and Broadway favourites – not from a stage, but in the very midst of the guests in an intimate, elegant setting.
Last year’s event raised $20,000 to fund partial scholarships for young Bahamian singers and brought a top-class voice training coach to Nassau for a week.
More student grants will be offered this year, and Wendy Nielsen from the University of Toronto, recognised as one of Canada’s leading voice trainers, will spend March 5-9 with aspiring Bahamian vocalists thanks to the Bizet-Broadway Scholarship Fund.
Saturday evening’s black tie event will again be hosted by the Old Fort Bay Club under the patronage of Governor General Sir Arthur Foulkes, and will begin with a champagne reception donated by Young’s Champagne, followed by a three course gourmet dinner.
Gianna Corbisiero – Soprano: Equally known for her warm vocal timbre as well as her exceptional presence on stage.
Keith Klassen – Tenor: Keith has emerged to become one of Canada ‘s busiest performers. Since graduating with honours from the Opera Division at the University of Toronto in 2002 he has performed over 50 roles from the standard operatic repertoire, as well as over 35 roles in the realm of new opera..
Julie Nesrallah – Mezzo-Soprano: An extremely versatile singer and actress who dazzles audiences with her rich tone, engaging personality and deeply expressive communicative skills.
On July 1, 2011, She sang “God Save the Queen” for Prince William and Princess Kate during Canada Day festivities in Ottawa on Parliament Hill.
Gordon Bintner – Baritone: Gordon is currently pursuing a Masters of Music in Opera and Voice at McGillUniversity’s Schulich School of Music. He studies voice with renowned baritone and pedagogue, Professor Sanford Sylvan and coaches with acclaimed pianist and vocal coach, Professor Michael McMahon.
