Story and Song: new short operas and other delights – Friday, October 7 at 8 pm

Story and Song

new short operas and other delights

Winnie Nieh, soprano
Nikola Printz, mezzo-soprano
Sidney Chen, bass-baritone
Doug Machiz, cello
Monica Chew, piano
Chesley Mok, piano

all World Premieres!

Davide Verotta Earth Journeys
Monica Chew The COVID Bake-Off
S. A. Workman new songs & vocalise

A shimmering cast of Bay Area artists joins forces with local composers to present the World Premieres of two new short operas and a sprinkling of new songs and vocalise. Soprano Winnie Nieh, mezzo-soprano Nikola Printz, bass-baritone Sidney Chen, cellist Doug Machiz, and pianists Monica Chew and Chesley Mok perform the world premieres of Earth Journeys—a tale about the planet and its inhabitants by Davide Verotta; The COVID Bake-Off—a story of baking, COVID, and revenge by Monica Chew and librettist Sandra Flores-Strand; and new songs and vocalise by S. A. Workman. All composers will be present and happy to field questions after the concert.

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Story and Song

Old First Concerts has volunteer opportunities available!

Our concerts rely on the generosity of volunteers to assist with simple tasks like:

ushering

distributing programs

box office

set-up and clean-up

Scheduling is flexible — you choose when to work! We especially need helping hands for our Friday and Saturday night performances.

An excellent opportunity for students, seniors, or anyone who possesses a love for music!

If you’d like to consider volunteering with Old First Concerts, please contact curtishuth@oldfirstconcerts.org for more information.