Artists, Chorus & Musicians for TBOC-Federal Way, December 2006
@ St. Luke's Lutheran Church
Jessica Robins Milanese - Soprano (Mary)
Jessica Robins Milanese is a magnetic performer who brings a natural, grounded depth to her characters and is known for her sense of humor both on and off the stage. Praised by the Seattle Times as a singer "vocally vibrant and admirably graceful…even under fire," she is a versatile artist, comfortable on the opera, concert, musical theater and even puppet theater stage. Most recently, Jessica performed the roles of Héro (Béatrice et
Bénédict), Blonde (Die Entfüh-rung aus dem Serail) and Lucy (The Telephone) all with Tacoma Opera. Other roles include Norina (Don Pasquale), Susanna (Le Nozze di Figaro), Marie (Daughter of the Regiment) and Zerlina (Don Giovanni). On the concert stage, Jessica has performed as a soloist with the Bremerton Symphony, Orchestra Seattle, Northwest Sinfonietta, the Yakima Symphony and the Olympia Chamber Orchestra.
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For more information please visit: Jessica Robins Milanese
Sarah Mattox - Mezzo Soprano (Elizabeth)
Sarah Mattox has appeared in roles with Seattle Opera, Cincinnati Opera, Tacoma Opera, Palm Beach Opera and several others. Some of her favorite roles include Hansel in Hansel and Gretel, the Mother in Amahl and the Night Visitors, Octavia in Coronation of Poppea, Feodor in Boris Gudunov and the title role of Massenet’s Cendrillon. The Seattle Times said of her performance as Cendrillon, "Sarah Mattox was both affecting and effective in the title role, with a polished and stylish performance," As guest artist with the Seattle Symphony she has sung Aaron Copeland’s Eight Poems of Emily Dickenson and the mezzo-soprano solos for Beethoven’s Symphony No.9 and Schumann’s Das Paradies und die Peri. In 2004 Ms. Mattox originated the role of Elizabeth in Andrew T. Miller’s The Birth of Christ.
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For more information please visit: Sarah Mattox
Robert McPherson - Tenor (Angel Gabriel, Shepherd)
Robert McPherson makes his return to the Northwest after joining the roster of The Metropolitan Opera for their 2006-2007 season. After the new year, Mr. McPherson makes two important New York debuts. He will perform the demanding role of Rodrigo in Rossini’s La Donna Del Lago with New York City Opera, then make his Carnegie Hall debut as Iago in Rossini’s Otello with Opera Orchestra of New York. Mr. McPherson’s impressive resume includes roles such as Belfiore (Il Viaggio a Reims), Eric (Nosferau), Don Ramiro (Cenerentola), and Lindoro (L’Italiana in Algeri) with the Washington National Opera. The Washington Post wrote, "Robert McPherson - as Lindoro, brought a clear, confident voice and a deft comic touch to the role. He navigated Rossini’s daunting pyrotechnics with syle and finesse." Mr. McPherson joined the US contingent who filmed Andrew T. Miller’s The Birth of Christ for nationwide distribution and PBS airing during the Christmas Holiday Season in 2007.
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For more information please visit: Robert McPherson
John B. Cooper - Baritone (Joseph, Zechariahs)
John B. Cooper features a repertoire in a wide range of styles has given him a reputation as a dynamic and versatile artist. One of his true passions is the opera stage. He started his opera career as a resident artist at Portland Opera, going on to perform in main stage productions. Some of his favorites include such roles as Marcello in La Boheme, Danilo in The Merry Widow, Don Giovanni in Don Giovanni, The Father in Hansen
and Gretel, Valentine in Faust, Frank in Die Fledermaus and Figaro in The Barber of Seville. Mr. Cooper has also performed extensively in musical theater including shows at Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre. A Northwest favorite, he has sung the National Anthem at more than fifty Seattle Mariners games over the last four years. Mr. Cooper joined the US contingent who filmed Andrew T. Miller’s The Birth of Christ for nationwide distribution and PBS airing during the Christmas Holiday Season in 2007.
For more information please visit: John B. Cooper
and Gretel, Valentine in Faust, Frank in Die Fledermaus and Figaro in The Barber of Seville. Mr. Cooper has also performed extensively in musical theater including shows at Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre. A Northwest favorite, he has sung the National Anthem at more than fifty Seattle Mariners games over the last four years. Mr. Cooper joined the US contingent who filmed Andrew T. Miller’s The Birth of Christ for nationwide distribution and PBS airing during the Christmas Holiday Season in 2007.
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James Walters - Tenor II
Daniel Oakden - Baritone
Vic Hansen - Narrator
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SOPRANOS: Rachel Alldredge, Pauline Anderson, Ruthanne Baxter, Jeanette Borchers, Sheila Brewer, Amanda Brown, Elizabeth Brown, Karen Brugato, Rachel Coates, Patty Day, Cindy Delzer, Kathy Epperson, Kirsten Erdly, Lorene Fortini, Brenda Froelich, Karen Garvey, Kate Gould, Helena Hanna, Carli Kitsch, Theresa Kors, Jenille Kromm, Roberta Macdonald, Samantha Miller, Irene Muller, Anna Percival, Carolyn Perrone, Karolyn Pizzalato, Neidin Poole, Sheilagh Romero, *Sarah Samuelson, Sharon Sandman, Joan Tabrum, Joyce Trantina, Suzie Vendetti, Brenda Vicars, Jackie Whorten, DianeWimer
ALTOS: Janice Adams, Leslie Bradley, Alex Brian, Carole Brown, Sarah Burd, Karen Burd, Kayla Carbon, Marjorie Clairmont, Debbie Connell, Sandy Fedasch, Nichole Forgey, Charlotte Glisson, Kathy Green, Kathy Hagen, Ann Hardwicke, Emily Helton, Gail Kouame, Wendy Lane, Marjorie Martinez, Joan Melton, Julia Miller, Michelle Nelson, Cindy Piennett, Pat Poyneer, Elizabeth Rittenhouse, Betsy Roberson, Tina Robinson, Carol Schinke, Marian Schwarzenbach, Nona Shelly, Suzanne Symonoski, Sue Trimble, *Maria Valenzuela, Carol Walker, Kitty Walker, Chloe Wallace, idney Wallace, Dot Weissman, Ann Whiteside, Margaret Wuersten TENORS: Maurice Baxter, Neil Asay, Mark Bonnema, Jim Burbidge, John Emlen, Greg Epperson, Jason Johnson, Roberto Mahoney, Adam Martin, Mike Mueller, Tom Ord, H. Freeman Seebo, Chad Smithson, *Roy Wilson BASS/BARITONE: Steve Ahlbeck, Scott Bradshaw, Darren Cannon, Tom Crews, Bob DeGeorge, Bob Docksteader, Fred Hanna, Chuck Johnson, Mark Krupp, *Frank Lewis (Associate Director), Joe Martinez, Don Miller, Jim Raffa, Alex Ringstad, Dave Samuelson, Dan Shelly, Bruce Soileau, Bud Stensrud, Phil Wamba, Bernie Wittgens *Section Lead |
Violin I: Yuriy Mikhlin (Concertmaster), Marina Bondarenko, Irina Shpigelman, Danielle McCutcheon, Neill Warfield, Margaret Olson, Christine Dunaway, Derek Wong
Violin II: Jim Mihara*, Victoria Parker, Trevor Lutzenhiser, Natasha Lewis, Dylan Baldwin, Jean Olson, Valerie Coon, atalie Toida, Jon Hanson Viola: Michelle Nelson*, Aviva Leonard, Heather DeHart, Rebecca Pendelini Cello: Kevin Krentz*, Paige Stockley, Peter Williams, Jackie Robbins, Mary Walters Bass: Holly Hollenbeck*, Rebecca Stevenson Oboe: Kendra Johnson French Hom: Brent Pennington*, Rebekah Schaub, Erik Klackner, Meghan Wagner, Barney Blough, Evelyn Zeller, Mike Simpson, Anna K. Green Trombone: Benn Hansson*, Chris Poole Timpani/Percussion: Dale Speicher Harp: Marian Sussman Organ: Karen Kuenzi *Principal Concert Production StaffVolunteer Coordinator | Community Relations: Adele Doran
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