SERENADES, CONCERTS & EVENTS

Hearing operatic voices in intimate spaces is a special experience. Four times a year, Opera Maine supporters graciously host a “Serenade” in their homes or special venues. Opera lovers enjoy short concerts by Opera Maine singers, socialize with other attendees, and partake of delicious food and drink.

Serenades are a wonderful way to be introduced to opera.

Christopher Oglesby, tenor

Serenade
Sunday, June 7 | 4 – 6 PM

Join us for this special Serenade at The Casco‘s Sky Lounge featuring baritone Laureano Quant (Mercutio in our upcoming production of Roméo et Juliette) and pianist Noriko Yasuda.

The Sky Lounge at The Casco (201 Federal Street Portland, ME 04101 – 18th floor) features striking views of Casco Bay. Don’t miss the opportunity to witness professional opera in this unique venue.

The Casco's Sky Lounge

A woman playing the piano

Art with Arias
Saturday, June 13 | 4 – 5 PM

Baritone Micah Schroeder (Stanley/Judge Moriarty on our 6/28 performance of Bound) and pianist Brendon Shapiro will perform a diverse repertoire spanning multiple genres in response to artworks in the Portland Museum of Art collection.

Register through the PMA at this link or the button below.

Building Community Through Culture

Thursday, June 25 | 7 PM

Free and open to everyone, “Building Community Through Culture” is co-produced with the Maine Asian American Community Center and hosted by Joshua Hsu, founder of Forge Theater Labs.

The evening will feature Emmy Award-winning musician Vân-Ánh Vanessa Võ, a specialist in traditional Vietnamese instruments. She will perform on the đàn bầu, a monochord instrument that is an integral part of Opera Maine’s production of Bound, opening the following night, June 26.

Maine Asian American Community Center:

Special thanks to our Serenade sponsor, Great Diamond Partners

Great Diamond Partners logo

Opera Maine is grateful for the support of Great Diamond Partners. By providing funds to underwrite the fees and travel expenses of our Serenade artists, Great Diamond Partners demonstrates its belief in Opera Maine and our commitment to offer unique opportunities to Maine audiences.

Thank you, Great Diamond Partners!

PAST SERENADES

All photos by Martha Mickles

We are always extremely grateful to our generous Serenade hosts who open their homes or other venues and provide food and drink. Because of these wonderful gifts, the Serenade ticket directly supports Opera Maine’s productions and programs.

Please contact us if you would be interested in hosting a Serenade.