The San Diego Chamber Orchestra announces the Megan Weston Vocal Master Class
to be held January 6, 2006. Hailed as "excellent" (Opera News)
and "magnificent" (KPBS), Ms. Weston first gained national attention
in her San Diego Opera debut in the joint premier of Carlisle Floyd’s Cold
Sassy Tree. More recently, Ms. Weston was hailed by Tulsa World for
her near show stopping performance in Les contes d'Hoffmann.”Megan
Weston as Olympia handled the coloratura fireworks … with thrilling
ease, giving a performance that was the perfect mix of vocal control, physicality
and humor.”
As part of the San Diego Chamber Orchestra’s Education and Outreach
Programs, one university and two high school students, and an observing audience
will be exposed to critique and training from Ms. Weston, a consummate performer
on the national opera stage. The class will be held in Rancho Santa
Fe at 2:00 pm on Saturday, January 6. For more information, please
call the Chamber Orchestra at 858-350-0290.
Winnie Briney, Executive Director of the San Diego Chamber Orchestra, said, "We
are honored to offer first class training to local music students. Part
of our mission as a musical organization is our commitment to the musical
education and enrichment of local San Diegans. Ms. Weston is particularly
well suited to offering advice to local aspiring vocalists, having such a
rich history of performance in San Diego herself.”
In addition to leading the January 6 Master Class, Ms. Weston joins the
San Diego Chamber Orchestra on January 5, 8, and 9 for a performance of Barber’s Knoxville:
Summer of 1915 and Copland’s Poems of Emily Dickinson conducted
by Jung-Ho Pak.
The San Diego Chamber Orchestra’s performance of Poetic Pairs featuring
Soprano Megan Weston and Baritone Leon Williams will take place on January
5, 7:30 pm at St. Paul’s Cathedral, San Diego; January 8, 7:30 pm
at Sherwood Auditorium, La Jolla; and January 9, 7:30 pm at Del Mar Country
Club, Rancho Santa Fe. For tickets and information regarding upcoming concerts,
visit
www.sdco.org or
call 858-350-0929.
The San Diego Chamber Orchestra, founded in 1984,
is the premiere professional chamber orchestra of San Diego. The Orchestra
brings quality classical music to San Diego audiences in three unique
and intimate venues throughout the county. The Orchestra provides musical experiences
that go beyond the ordinary concert through a dramatic style of performance
and talented guest artists. In addition to enriching lives
through musical performances, the Orchestra is committed to promoting
a lifelong exploration of classical music; enhancing the enjoyment and
understanding of classical music for all generations, from children to
seniors throughout the community. The Orchestra provides extensive
education and outreach programs including The Children’s
Classroom program, Classics for Grownups, Master Classes, and Open Rehearsals. For
further information please visit us at www.sdco.org.
