Maryland Opera inaugurates “Home for the Holidays,” a series of free live streamed concerts on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, December 19, 2020 at 7:30pm.

These hour-long concerts will be presented from beautifully decorated homes and will be live streamed from the Maryland Opera Facebook page.

The programs will feature holiday selections as well as operatic favorites highlighting renowned and exciting young vocalists. All selections will be accompanied on the piano by Maryland Opera Artistic Director James Harp.

The December 12 concert will feature Christine Lyons, soprano; and Gabriel Hernandez, tenor. The December 19 concert will feature Colleen Daly, soprano; and Yi Li, tenor; as well as a special guest from the North Pole.

“Although the details of our lives have changed our love for great music and opera remains constant and powerful. We are thrilled to bring musical holiday cheer to our community to keep us connected and to bring to all the much-needed message of hope, peace and beauty. Magnificent private homes will provide a festive and unforgettable backdrop to the beautiful music,” said Harp. “Especially during these uncertain times, we recognize now more than ever the privilege and treasure it is to experience a live music performance. We remain committed to providing the grand opera experience to our audience!”

For more information, visit marylandopera.org.

COMPLETE EVENT DETAILS

All programs will be accompanied by Maryland Artistic Director James Harp. Repertoire will be announced from the stage and program notes and translations will additionally be available on the Maryland Opera website.

Home for the Holidays

From the home of Curt Decker, Mount Vernon

Saturday, December 12, 2020 7:30pm

Christine Lyons, soprano

Gabriel Hernandez, tenor

Home for the Holidays

From the home of Claire & Tom Miller, Sherwood Gardens

Saturday, December 19, 2020 7:30pm

Colleen Daly, soprano

Yi Li, tenor

About Maryland Opera

Maryland Opera offers quality opera performances, innovative artistry, support for social awareness and change, education and outreach programming, commitment to underserved communities, and a vehicle for talented young vocalists to follow their dreams. Maryland Opera builds on Baltimore’s century-old opera tradition that garnered critical acclaim for grand productions that featured opera’s greatest celebrities.

Maryland Opera is passionately invested in bringing the excitement and beauty of live opera–traditional programming as well as innovative and modern approaches–to diverse audiences, including historically underserved audiences throughout Maryland. They do so through numerous outreach programs, including Opera-to-Go, Opera Cares and Opera Camp.