Duets Concert Series: Concert #4

Duet Concert Series: Concert #4
Keith Phares, baritone and Katherine Pracht Phares, mezzo
Jeremy Thompson, pianist

Friday, March 7, 2025
7:00PM
First Presbyterian Church

For over 20 years, in repertoire from Baroque through present day, Keith Phares has appeared in leading roles with Washington National Opera, Los Angeles Opera, Seattle Opera, the New York City Opera, Metropolitan Opera, Santa Fe Opera, Glimmerglass Opera, Opera Theatre of Saint Louis and elsewhere. His singing has been described as "bright and beautifully nuanced." Keith performed as Sky Masterson with Charlottesville Opera in 2023. Katherine Pracht has established herself as a leading opera-singing actress, performing with prominent companies such as Virginia Opera, Central City Opera, Chicago Opera Theater, Opera Philadelphia, Florentine Opera, Madison Opera, West Edge Opera, and Opera on the Avalon (Newfoundland). She has sung over 30 roles composed after 1945, including the 2023 world premiere of Laura Kaminsky's and Lisa Moore’s February. Her performances have been characterized as "lustrous singing with a quick silvery theatrical temperament."

Tickets:
Premium Seating & Mingle with the Artists: $75
(limited availability)
Premium Seating: $50
General Admission: $25
Youth & Student: $10