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Florida Grand Opera’s Studio Artists celebrate the season with musical gifts and high-spirited, family-friendly fun at the annual Holiday Pops Concert, on Saturday, Dec. 4, at 7:30 p.m.
All are welcome to revel in festive favorites mixed with popular opera arias and a sing-a-long of holiday hits. Visitors also will enjoy a brief magical tour with exclusive behind-the-scenes looks at the FGO costume and scenes shops.
FGO’s Studio Artists consists of seven exclusive singers selected from hundreds of applicants nationwide in a competition that amounts to the classical version of shows like America’s Got Talent. Tenor Charles Calotta, mezzo-soprano Stephanie Doche, sopranos Katherine Holobinko and Amanda Olea, and baritone Michael Pandolfo will entertain with selections by Leonard Bernstein, Richard Rodgers, John Kander, Irving Berlin, and many more. The program includes Christmas, Hanukkah, Broadway, opera, and secular holiday favorites.
“The last few years haven’t felt the same without being able to get together and make music during the holidays,” said Studio Artist tenor Charles Calotta. “I don’t think I’ve ever been more excited for a holiday concert, knowing that the music we’re preparing is something that everyone will instantly connect with. I’m singing the classic Christmas song that opens with ‘Chestnuts roasting on an open fire,’ and to me, as a New Yorker, it’s more like ‘Chestnuts warming at a hot dog stand.’ Nevertheless, that song always reminds me of home during the holidays, and I can’t wait to share it.”
The musical celebration takes place at the Doral Opera Center, 8390 NW 25 St. Tickets are $25 per person for general admission seating and may be purchased at www.fgo.org or at the door.
