Soprano soloist in Ein Deutsches Requiem by Johannes Brahms with the San Jose Symphonic Choir at Saint Joseph Cathedral Basilica. Maestro Leroy Kromm will conduct.

Tickets are FREEMarnie sings Conte’s “Sexton Songs” with pianist, Kevin Korth. Poetry by Anne Sexton. 7:30 PM

TICKETS

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2021 7:30PM
DIGITAL RELEASE: MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2021

First Unitarian Church of Brooklyn, 119 Pierrepont St, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Two titans of American vocal music, Tom Cipullo and Herschel Garfein, explore the final stages of life through some of their most ambitious and poignant works.

Herschel Garfein: The Luminous Particular*, Mortality Mansions, A Tuesday Spot*

Marnie Breckenridge, soprano; Keith Phares, baritone

Mike Brofman, Dimitri Dover, piano

Tom Cipullo: Of a Certain Age

Laura Strickly, Soprano

*world premier

Festival Napa Valley presents the world premiere of Goodbye, Mr. Chips, the highly anticipated opera by acclaimed composer Gordon Getty. Based on James Hilton’s classic novella, Goodbye, Mr. Chips tells of the life of beloved English schoolmaster Mr. Chipping, known to his students and others as “Mr. Chips.” Set at Brookfield, “a good public school of the second rate” in Eastern England, the story follows Chips from his first days at the boarding school in 1870, through his marriage to the woman who will change him forever, to the rapid changes brought by the turn of the century and the outbreak of WWI. Along the way, we’re reminded of the difference one good teacher can make, as we watch Chips and his children enrich one another’s lives. Carolyn Watson conducts a stellar cast led by soprano Marnie Breckenridge (Kathy Chips), tenor Norman Reinhardt (Mr. Chips), and baritone Lester Lynch.

Role of Dianne Feinstein in Harvey Milk by Stewart Wallace and Michael Korie

Friday, May 15, 2020 at 8:00 PM

Saturday, May 16, 2020 at 8:00 PM

Sunday, May 17, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Hailed as “The best new American opera in many years,” the 1995 premiere was barely sixteen years after the murders. The opera was seen as “ripped from the headlines”, though that was never the intent. For this new production, Stewart Wallace has radically reimagined the score with an emphasis on its mythic elements as a celebration of Harvey Milk’s life. Appropriately, this premiere coincides with Harvey Milk’s 90th Birthday and is proudly part of a city-wide celebration.

Marnie sings SUMMER SONGS (written for her) from Paterson’s THE FOUR SEASONS

American Modern Ensemble presents the world premiere of Robert Paterson's The Four Seasons, comprised of four song cycles for voice and chamber ensemble. This program also celebrates Paterson's 50th birthday and the brand-new release of The Four Seasons album, which will be for sale at the concert.

Faculty Recital at San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Marnie sings the poetry of Anne Sexton with music by David Conte

SFCM Recital Hall

Suzy Snowflake

Deck the Halls is the perfect way to make your family’s holiday season merry and bright. Enjoy a concert of festive favorites and sing-alongs with members of the SF Symphony, guest artists, and special appearances by beloved holiday characters.

Come hear Marnie sing the ever famous, “Suzy Snowflake” song and other Holiday selections joined by Kristin Clayton and Bojan Knesevic.

Soprano Soloist

In his magnum opus, Chant’s d’Auvergne, Joseph Canteloube collected the folk melodies of the Auvergne region and imbued these whimsical, earthy tunes with emotional depth and a rich Straussian harmonic palette.

Joseph Canteloube Chants d’Auvergne (Complete)

Marnie Breckenridge, Devony Smith, Laura Strickling, Maria Valdes soprano
Brent Funderburk, Danny Zelibor piano

BECAUSE OF YOU - 10th Anniversary Gala

Jake Heggie and Gene Sheer’s new opera (commissioned by Merola) at Opera America Conference