Singers: Bass Vladimir Matorin made his Metropolitan Opera debut as Pimen in Boris Godunov in January. Prior to his debut, the “National Artist of Russia” sang Varlaam at Covent Garden and Pimen at the Bastille Opera in Paris. He performed his signature role of Boris with the opera companies of Lyons, France, and throughout New Zealand. Reviews were overwhelmingly enthusiastic: “A Triumph Worth the Wait,” “The Boris of Vladimir Matorin towered physically and vocally,” and “The mighty Vladimir Matorin was Boris....here was dramatic truth that would have had Stanislavsky’s approval, and a vocal subtlety that could have transferred to a lieder recital.”

Tenor David Troiano recently performed in Portugal, Italy, & Poland. An accomplished organist as well as singer, Mr. Troiano will be a Doctor in the Spring - a Doctor of Musicology & Organ.

Soprano Carla Connors concertized in Florida and South Dakota.

Soprano Daniella Carvalho has performed in Brazil with the Baroque Chamber Orchestra & goes to Las Vegas in November for a weekend of concerts.

Special Attractions:

Dance: Zabava was invited back to perform at the Vernon Public Library (IL), at the university in Mt. Carmel, IL, and for several elementary schools giving master classes. They thrilled the capacity audience at the exclusive Birchwood Club (IL) with their live music, colorful costumes, and acrobatic dancing.

Conductors: Philip Bauman was appointed music director of the well-known Chicago Brass Choir and also as Assistant Conductor of the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra. He continues as Music Director and Conductor of the La Porte (IN) Symphony. Kevin McMahon returned once again as Resident Conductor of the Rome Festival (Italy); and continues as Conductor of the Illinois Valley Symphony, Artistic Director / Conductor of the Maud Powell Music Festival in Illinois and Assistant Conductor of Wisconsin Symphony and Chamber Orchestra.

Special Attractions: 3 Tenors Plus 1 performed to standing ovations at Beloit College (Wisconsin) & Homewood Library (Illinois) in October & November. Three new attractions have been added to the roster recently: Two Gentleman of Song, Evolving Art and Romberg Remembered.