Sister Genovieffa / Suor Angelica April 2016 Nella / Gianni Schicchi April 2016 Reporter / Séance on a Wet Afternoon September 2009 Olga / The Merry Widow March 2009 Queen of the Night / Magic Flute for Families October 2008 Sandman & Dew Fairy / Hansel and Gretel for Families October 2007 Elvira /L'italiana in Algeri March 2005 Kate Pinkerton / Madama...
Brian Hotchkin is a baritone, vocal instructor, stage director and arts administrator based in Santa Barbara, CA. Prior to his career in arts administration, Brian performed opera and music theater with companies including Virginia Opera, Opera New Jersey, Opera Santa Barbara, Chamber Opera Chicago, and the Aspen Music...
Turiddu / Cavalleria Rusticana February 2008 Canio / Pagliacci February 2008 Manrico / Il trovatore January 1999 Don José / Carmen August 1996 (debut) ...
In a career that has spanned three decades, Stage Director, Mezzo-Soprano, and Voice Teacher, Layna Chianakas has portrayed over 50 leading opera roles across the United States, including over 80 performances of Carmen. Most recently, she was heard with Intermountain Opera, in the role Mme....