Merolini Mixer
#MeroliniMixer "Losing My Mind" by Stephen Sondheim
Nikola Printz (Merola ’21), Christopher Ray, and Charley Valo come together for this #MeroliniMixer. They give a beautiful performance of this classic song, "Losing My Mind" from Stephen Sondheim's “Follies”.
#MeroliniMixer “O Holy Night” by Adolphe Adam
For our December #MeroliniMixer, soprano Maria Valdes (Merola ’13) and pianist Ronny Michael Greenberg (’14) share this wonderful performance of this beautiful holiday classic, “O Holy Night” by Adolphe Adam to bring us a little bit of holiday cheer. This performance was part of Merola Opera Program's 2020 virtual recital, "A Very Merola Holiday Recital." The #MeroliniMixer was created by Merola alumni to produce and share performances as a thank you for the Merola Artists Emergency Fund which was established to offer financial assistance and help these wonderful artists continue to make music during the COVID-19 crisis. Support these young artists and make a gift today!
#MeroliniMixer "Complainte de la Seine" by Kurt Weill
Our November 2021 #MeroliniMixer is sung by soprano Ashley Marie Robillard (Merola '21) and pianist Grant Loehnig ('06). They share this beautiful performance of "Complainte de la Seine" by Kurt Weill. The #MeroliniMixer series was created by Merola alumni to produce and share performances as a thank you for the Merola Artists Emergency Fund which was established in hopes to help recent alumni recoup some of their losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the future of opera by making a gift today!
#MeroliniMixer “If I Loved You” from Carousel by Rodgers and Hammerstein
Andrew Allan Hiers (Merola ’17) and Chelsea Lehnea (’19) bring us one of the most beautiful love songs for our October #MeroliniMixer. Watch this magical scene of “If I Loved You” from Carousel by Rodgers and Hammerstein. The #MeroliniMixer was created by Merola alumni to produce and share performances as a thank you for the Merola Artists Emergency Fund which was established in hopes to help recent alumni recoup some of their losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
#MeroliniMixer “Nebbie” by Ottorino Respighi
Salvatore Atti (Merola ’19) and Andrew Altenbach (’06) bring us our September #MeroliniMixer. They share this powerful and beautiful performance of “Nebbie” by Ottorino Respighi. The #MeroliniMixer series is created and produced by Merola alumni as a thank you for the Merola Artists Emergency Fund which was established in hopes to help recent alumni recoup some of their losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
#MeroliniMixer “I Wish You Bliss” from 5 Lieder, Op. 38: No. 1 by Korngold
Efraín Solís (Merola ’13) and Kseniia Polstiankina Barrad (’18) share this beautiful and exciting performance of “I Wish You Bliss” from 5 Lieder, Op. 38: No. 1 by Korngold for our August #MeroliniMixer. The #MeroliniMixer was created by Merola alumni to produce and share performances as a thank you for the Merola Artists Emergency Fund which was established in hopes to help recent alumni recoup some of their losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
#MeroliniMixer "Pour me rapprocher de Marie” from Donizetti’s La Fille du Régiment
Nicholas Huff, tenor (Merola ’19) and Gregory Berg bring us this melodic gem, “Pour me rapprocher de Marie” from Donizetti’s La Fille du Régiment for our July 2021 #MeroliniMixer. Listen to their stunning and powerful performance of this breathtaking aria. The #MeroliniMixer was created by Merola alumni to produce and share performances as a thank you for the Merola Artists Emergency Fund which was established in hopes to help recent alumni recoup some of their losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
#MeroliniMixer "Koloraturfoxtrot" by Nico Dostal
Our June #MeroliniMixer is sung by soprano Teresa Castillo (Merola ’16) performing alongside James Maverick (‘17/’18) on piano. They bring us a firework of coloratura in this wonderful performance of "Koloraturfoxtrot" composed by Nico Dostal. The #MeroliniMixer was created by alumni to produce and share performances as a thank you for the Merola Artists Emergency Fund which supports artists who have had financial losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
#MeroliniMixer “Three Wishes of the Rose” by Huang Zi
Zhengyi Bai (Merola ’18) brings us our May 2021 #MeroliniMixer with this beautiful, expressive performance of “Three Wishes of the Rose,” a Chinese art song by Huang Zi, in his native language.
The #MeroliniMixer was created by Merola alumni to produce and share performances as a thank you to the Merola Artists Emergency Fund which was established to offer financial assistance and help these wonderful artists continue to make music during the COVID-19 crisis.
#MeroliniMixer "Cita" by Carlos Guastavino
For our next #MeroliniMixer, Ashley Dixon ('15/'17) and Kseniia Polstiankina Barrad ('18) share this wonderful performance of "Cita" by Carlos Guastavino. They were originally slated to perform this piece last April as part of the Schwabacher Recital Series, but unfortunately the performance was cancelled due to COVID-19.
The #MeroliniMixer was created by Merola alumni to produce and share performances as a thank you to the Merola Artists Emergency Fund which was established to offer financial assistance and help these wonderful artists continue to make music during the COVID-19 crisis.
#MeroliniMixer "Muzica" from Valurile Dunării by George Grigoriu
This month's (March) #MeroliniMixer comes to you from Merola alums Esther Tonea (’19) and Nicholas Roehler (‘19). They share an amazing performance of this beautiful aria “Muzica” from Valurile Dunării, a Romanian operetta, by George Grigoriu.
The #MeroliniMixer was created by Merola alumni to produce and share performances as a thank you to the Merola Artists Emergency Fund which was established to offer financial assistance and help these wonderful artists continue to make music during the COVID-19 crisis.
#MeroliniMixer "Beau Soir" by Claude Debussy
Our February 2021 #MeroliniMixer is sung by Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen (Merola ’16) accompanied by Ronny Michael Greenberg (’14). They bring us a stunning performance of “Beau soir”, a beautiful French art song by Claude Debussy.
The #MeroliniMixer was created by Merola alumni to produce and share performances as a thank you to the Merola Artists Emergency Fund which was established to offer financial assistance and help these wonderful artists continue to make music during the COVID-19 crisis.
#MeroliniMixer "Mon coeur s’ouvre à ta voix" from Saint-Saëns' Samson and Delilah
Alice Chung (Merola ‘17/’19) and Ronny Michael Greenberg (’14) kick off the first #MeroliniMixer of 2021 with this wonderful performance of "Mon coeur s’ouvre à ta voix" from Samson and Delilah by Saint-Saëns produced and edited by P&G Productions (Christian Pursell & Ronny Michael Greenberg).
The #MeroliniMixer was created by Merola alumni to produce and share performances as a thank you for the Merola Artists Emergency Fund which was established in hopes to help recent alumni recoup some of their losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
#MeroliniMixer "Libiamo" from Verdi's La traviata
As a message of thanks for the Merola Artists Emergency Fund and all that Merola does for young artists, some alumni created the Merolini Mixer. Here's what they had to say:
"The Merola Opera Program has changed many artists' lives in more ways than we can count, and we as Merolini want to give back. The hope behind Merolini Mixer is two-fold: to continue to practice the craft we so dearly love and to express our sincere gratitude for the Merola Artists Emergency Fund - which has allowed so many of us artists to find a source of stability in these otherwise uncertain times."
#MeroliniMixer “Je dis que rien ne m'épouvante” from Bizet’s Carmen
We continue the #MeroliniMixer which serves as a special thank you from our alumni for the Merola Artists Emergency Fund which supports our artists who have suffered significant financial losses due to canceled performances during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this video, Merola alums Esther Tonea ('19) and William Woodard ('19) perform “Je dis que rien ne m'épouvante” from Bizet’s Carmen as a thank you to Merola Opera Program.
#MeroliniMixer “Un'aura amorosa" from Mozart’s Così fan tutte
This #MeroliniMixer comes from Merola alum Nicholas Huff ('19) accompanied by Kathy Kozak. The Merolini Mixer was created by alumni to create and share performances as a thank you for the Merola Artists Emergency Fund which supports artists who have had financial losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In today’s video, Nick performs “Un'aura amorosa" from Mozart’s Così fan tutte.
#MeroliniMixer “People Will Say We’re In Love” from Oklahoma! by Rodgers and Hammerstein
Madison Leonard (Merola ‘15) and Shea Owens join us for today’s #MeroliniMixer. They perform “People Will Say We’re In Love” from Oklahoma! by Rodgers and Hammerstein. The Merolini Mixer was created by alumni to create and share performances as a thank you for the Merola Artists Emergency Fund which supports artists who have had financial losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
#MeroliniMixer "Nuit d’hyménée" from Gounod's Roméo et Juliette
Christopher Bozeka (Merola ‘15) and Teresa Castillo (Merola ‘16) share today’s #MeroliniMixer performance alongside Felix Jarrar. They perform "Nuit d’hyménée" from Gounod's Roméo et Juliette. The Merolini Mixer was created by alumni to create and share performances as a thank you for the Merola Artists Emergency Fund which supports artists who have had financial losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
#MeroliniMixer "Dich teure Halle" from Tannhäuser by Wagner
The #MeroliniMixer was created by alumni to produce and share performances as a thank you for the Merola Artists Emergency Fund which supports artists who have had financial losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Today’s #MeroliniMixer features Nicole Woodward (‘15) and Matthew Gemmill (‘18) performing "Dich teure Halle" from Tannhäuser by Wagner.
#MeroliniMixer "Salut demeure chaste et pure" from Faust by Gounod
This #MeroliniMixer is brought to you by Salvatore Atti (‘19) and James Maverick (‘17/18). They perform “Salut demeure chaste et pure” from Faust by Gounod. The #MeroliniMixer was created by Merola alumni to produce and share performances as a thank you for the Merola Artists Emergency Fund which supports artists who have had financial losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
#MeroliniMixer "Parle-moi de ma mère” from Carmen by Bizet
This #MeroliniMixer is sung by Salvatore Atti (‘19), Amber. R Monroe (‘19), and Robert Bosworth (‘15). They perform " Parle-moi de ma mère” from Carmen by Bizet. The #MeroliniMixer was created by Merola alumni to produce and share performances as a thank you for the Merola Artists Emergency Fund which supports artists who have had financial losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
#MeroliniMixer "Malagueña Salerosa" (Huapango) attributed to Elipidio Ramirez and Pedro Galindo
Andres Acosta (‘17) and Cesar Cañon (‘17) perform "Malagueña Salerosa” (Huapango) which is attributed to Elpidio Ramírez and Pedro Galindo for this #MeroliniMixer. The #MeroliniMixer was created by Merola alumni to produce and share performances as a thank you for the Merola Artists Emergency Fund which supports artists who have had financial losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
#MeroliniMixer "La Rosa y el Sauce” by Guastavino
Esther Tonea (‘19) and Cesar Cañon (‘17) bring us this #MeroliniMixer. These Merola alums perform "La Rosa y el Sauce” by Carlos Guastavino with Esther on both vocals and the cello, and Cesar on piano. The #MeroliniMixer was created by Merola alumni to produce and share performances as a thank you for the Merola Artists Emergency Fund which supports artists who have had financial losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
#MeroliniMixer "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” by The Andrews Sisters
A group of Merola alums bring some upbeat fun for this #MeroliniMixer. Kelsea Webb (‘17), Brennan Blankenship (‘19), Edith Grossman (‘17/’19), Roxanne Winslow (SFCM), and John Elam (‘16) perform “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” by The Andrews Sisters. The #MeroliniMixer was created by Merola alumni to produce and share performances as a thank you for the Merola Artists Emergency Fund which supports artists who have had financial losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
#MeroliniMixer “Ombra mai fu” by Handel
Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen (‘16) and Ronny Michael Greenberg (‘14) share this #MeroliniMixer. They perform “Ombra mai fu” by Handel. The #MeroliniMixer was created by Merola alumni to produce and share performances as a thank you for the Merola Artists Emergency Fund which supports artists who have had financial losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
#MeroliniMixer "Hänsel und Gretel Vorspiel” by Humperdinck and arrangement by Singer
Nicholas Roehler (‘19), James Maverick (‘17/’18), Kseniia Polstiankina Barrad (‘18), and César Cañón (‘17) bring us this week’s #MeroliniMixer. These four Merola alumni perform "Hänsel und Gretel Vorspiel” for 2 piano 8 hands, by Engelbert Humperdinck, arrangement by Otto Singer. The #MeroliniMixer was created by Merola alumni to produce and share performances as a thank you for the Merola Artists Emergency Fund which supports artists who have had financial losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
#MeroliniMixer "I am Moses, the Liberator" from Nkeiru Okoye's Harriet Tubman
Amber R. Monroe ('19) and John Elam ('16) perform "I am Moses, the Liberator" from Nkeiru Okoye's opera Harriet Tubman for this week’s #MeroliniMixer. The #MeroliniMixer was created by Merola alumni to produce and share performances as a thank you for the Merola Artists Emergency Fund which supports artists who have had financial losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
#MeroliniMixer "Le nozze di Figaro Overture” by Mozart, arrangement by Keller
Tuomas Juutilainen (‘17) and 2020 Young Artists Anna Smigelskaya, Shiyu Tan, and Marika Yasuda bring us this week’s #MeroliniMixer. These four young artists perform "Le nozze di Figaro Overture” for 2 (x2) piano 8 hands, by W.A. Mozart, arrangement by Robert Keller. The #MeroliniMixer was created by Merola alumni to produce and share performances as a thank you for the Merola Artists Emergency Fund which supports artists who have had financial losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
#MeroliniMixer "A Little Priest" from Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street by Sondheim
Chelsea Lehnea (‘19), Andrew Allan Hiers (‘17), and Nicholas Roehler ('19) perform A Little Priest” from Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street by Stephen Sondheim for the final #MeroliniMixer of the series. Watch and enjoy this magnificently performed and choreographed piece by these three Merola alums. The #MeroliniMixer was created by Merola alumni to produce and share performances as a thank you for the Merola Artists Emergency Fund which supports artists who have had financial losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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