American conductor James Gaffigan leads the Houston Grand Opera Orchestra in the 37th annual, newly reimagined “Concert of Arias,” featuring finalists of the Eleanor McCollum Competition for Young Singers.
This marks the first-ever performance by the HGO Orchestra in the concert (previously accompanied by piano only), bringing an atmosphere of operatic grandeur to this showcase of next-generation talent.
The collaboration represents a long-awaited return for Gaffigan, a Rice University alumnus and former student of Larry Rachleff, who last conducted the HGO in 2011 for a production of The Marriage of Figaro. Gaffigan’s passionate support of music education, exceptional ear for young talent and insight and sensitivity in working with top singers make him a fitting conductor for this concert of rising stars.
The Concert of Arias represents the final round in the Eleanor McCollum Competition, spotlighting a small group of highly talented young artists selected following an extensive international search.
American conductor James Gaffigan leads the Houston Grand Opera Orchestra in the 37th annual, newly reimagined “Concert of Arias,” featuring finalists of the Eleanor McCollum Competition for Young Singers.
This marks the first-ever performance by the HGO Orchestra in the concert (previously accompanied by piano only), bringing an atmosphere of operatic grandeur to this showcase of next-generation talent.
The collaboration represents a long-awaited return for Gaffigan, a Rice University alumnus and former student of Larry Rachleff, who last conducted the HGO in 2011 for a production of The Marriage of Figaro. Gaffigan’s passionate support of music education, exceptional ear for young talent and insight and sensitivity in working with top singers make him a fitting conductor for this concert of rising stars.
The Concert of Arias represents the final round in the Eleanor McCollum Competition, spotlighting a small group of highly talented young artists selected following an extensive international search.
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