Nicole Ozdowski is a featured flautist in the Kennett Symphony’s Opera Without Words.
The Kennett Symphony of Chester County presents Opera Without Words, under the direction of Music Director, Michael Hall, Saturday, August 15, 7:00pm (rain date Saturday, August 16, 7pm). The concert features melodies from well-known operas. Orchestral music is so essential to opera that it is often featured by itself – as Music Director Michael Hall has programmed – in the form of Opera Without Words. It defines the characters, generates the action, and establishes the atmosphere of the story. Even without words, this is music you will recognize and fall in love with.
The program features many of opera’s “greatest hits” including works by Bizet, Mozart, Puccini, and Verdi. Audiences will recognize the orchestral music of Carmen, The Marriage of Figaro, Faust and more, plus medleys from two popular musicals: Phantom of the Opera and West Side Story.
Two young stars of tomorrow will also be featured. Both are winners of the Kennett Symphony’s young artist competitions. Flutist, Nicole Ozdowski will perform Carmen Fantasy by Borne/Bizet. Bass-Baritone, Rocky Sellers will perform La Vendetta from The Marriage of Figaro, Le Veau D’or from Faust, and Ol’Man River from Showboat.
Flutist Nicole Ozdowski is a 2015 graduate of Marple Newtown High School. Ms. Ozdowski has won a following with her beautiful tone, stellar technique and engaging performance style. In addition to winning the KSCC’s competition, Ozdowski has won numerous awards and competitions throughout the region, and will be attending Princeton University in the fall.
Bass-Baritone, Rocky Sellers has been described by the New York Observer as a “vibrant, booming bass”. Mr. Sellers has performed with the Portland Opera, Manhattan Opera Studio, Opera Company of Montclair, Opera Ebony, American Spiritual Ensemble, Santa Fe Opera, and Sarasota Opera, among others. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Tennessee.
Ticket price includes the concert, access to visit Longwood Gardens during the day on the day of the concert, free parking, and a special gift courtesy of Longwood Gardens and the Kennett Symphony.
Ticket prices are $40 in advance, $45 on the day of the concert. Student tickets are $10.
For complete information visit www.kennettsymphony.org or call the Kennett Symphony at 610 444 6363.
