Opera comes to Westlake
The Westshore communities will receive an early holiday gift when The Westshore Arts Council brings the FYI Opera program to Westlake Porter Public Library on Wednesday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m. Stephanie Havey, Oberlin Opera Theater director, said the four accomplished students will perform various pieces from their upcoming opera season.
Peter Juengst, tenor, is a fifth-year student studying under Salvatore Champagne. His past opera roles include Einsenstein in "Die Fledermaus," Michael in "Emporer Norton," and Maximillian in last year's "Candide." Peter has also performed scenes from "Die Zauberflöte," "Carmen," "The Rake's Progress," and "The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs," among others. Peter has appeared as a featured soloist performing Bach Cantatas with Oberlin Baroque Orchestra.
Graham Lin, baritone, has performed as Martino in "L'occasione fa il ladro" as well as a Townsperson in Handel's "Acis and Galatea." He was the bass soloist for Ariel Ramírez's "Missa Criolla" with Musical Union at Oberlin as well as participated in the Carnegie Hall performance of Nathaniel Dett's "Ordering of Moses." Graham is a current fourth year at Oberlin Conservatory and studies under Dr. Katherine Jolly.
Kayleigh Tolley, mezzo soprano, is a voice student of Dr. Katherine Jolly. During her time at Oberlin, Kayleigh has performed as Fidalma in "Il matrimonio segreto" and Zandra in the world premiere of Melissa Dunphy’s "Alice Tierney," premiered both on campus and with Opera Columbus. She has performed as a concert soloist with Oberlin Contemporary Ensemble and has been a featured artist in concerts around Maine.
Jordan Twadell, soprano, is completing her fourth year at Oberlin Conservatory. During her time at Oberlin, Jordan has performed the role of Quinn in the world premiere of Melissa Dunphy’s "Alice Tierney," Catherine in "Le Mariages aux Lanternes" by Jaques Offenbach, and in the chorus of Handel’s "Acis and Galatea." Jordan made her professional debut last spring with Opera Columbus, performing "Alice Tierney." Jordan studies voice with Salvatore Champagne.