Z-Arts presents a performance Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. in the Canyon Community Center. In its “Once Upon a Time” concert, Utah Opera’s five resident artists will perform scenes from a variety of fairytales, from Mozart’s “Die Zauberflöte” to modern classics such as “Frozen” and “Into the Woods.” They’ll also explore the timeless tale of Cinderella as interpreted by composers as diverse as Rossini, Massenet, Rodgers and Hammerstein, and Stephen Sondheim.
Soprano Jessica E. Jones is quickly establishing herself as a leading American soprano. Singing the title role in Lucia di Lammermoor at Opera in The Heights, she received praise from the Houston Press: “Full of dazzling radiance, soprano Jessica E. Jones lit up the intimate space as virginal Lucia driven mad by unrequited love.”
Mezzo-soprano Sarah Coit is a recent graduate of the University of Michigan. She was previously a Young Artist with the St. Petersburg Opera Company where she covered Cherubino in “Le Nozze di Figaro,” Beggar Woman in “Sweeney Todd,” and Dryad in “Ariadne auf Naxos.”
Tenor Christian Sanders’ operatic repertoire encompasses the roles of Tom Rakewell in Stravinsky’s “The Rake’s Progress,” the title role in Britten’s “Albert Herring,” Rodolfo in “La Bohème,” Laurie in Adamo’s “Little Women,” Tamino in Mozart’s “Die Zauberflöte,” and Prince Charmant in “Cendrillon” by Massenet
Baritone Markel Reed is a passionate interpreter of the operatic repertoire who is quickly establishing himself as a wonderful conveyor of the works of Mozart, as well as those of French and Bel Canto composers.
Pianist Timothy Accurso just finished his master’s degree in vocal coaching and accompanying at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. During his master’s program, Acurrso also served on the coaching staff for the Lyric Theatre, acting as a vocal coach and rehearsal pianist for the 2014-2015 season.
According to Z-Arts president Nancy Guardabascio, “Prior Springdale performances by the Utah Opera have garnered large audiences and rave reviews from both opera connoisseurs and novice audience members.”
The Canyon Community Center is located at 128 Lion Boulevard in Springdale. Admission at the door is $5 per person or $10 per family.
