Cynthia Munzer Mentioned by the Malibu Times
Opera and vocal arts faculty Cynthia Munzer was mentioned a Malibu Times story that featured one of the semi-finalists of the Music Center’s Spotlight Awards, where Munzer held a masterclass. Read the article.
Quinn Middleman’s Professional Debut Receives Positive Review from the San Francisco Classical Voice
Vocal arts major Quinn Middleman’s performance with renowned composer Jake Heggie and international flutest Wincenc garnered positive attention from the San Francisco Classical Voice. Read the article.
Ken Cazan Highlighted in Los Angeles Times Review
Opera and vocal arts faculty Ken Cazan was highlighted in the Los Angeles Times review of the Long Beach Opera’s The Fall of the House of Usher. The review applauded Cazan as the stage director, saying that what he had in mind for the opera was “neatly executed.” Read the article.
Christopher Eanes Included in Cincinnati Enquirer Review
The Cincinnati Enquirer reviewed the Vocal Arts Ensemble’s Christmas show, where Thornton alumnus Christopher Eanes was guest conductor. Read the article.
Opera News Praises Ken Cazan in Review
Opera News published a glowing review of Central City’s production of Oklahoma! directed by Thornton’s chair of vocal arts and opera. Read the article.
Lisa Sylvester
Lisa Sylvester, coach/pianist/conductor, is a vocal coach and teaches courses in diction, vocal repertoire and accompanying on USC Thornton’s Vocal Arts Faculty. She is also faculty coach at OperaViva!, a summer training program for young singers in Verona, Italy. Sought after as a coach and recital collaborator, Lisa Sylvester has also given presentations at the conventions… Continue reading Lisa Sylvester
Brent McMunn
Brent McMunn is conductor/music director of USC Thornton Opera and assistant professor of vocal arts. His professional operatic conducting debut was with the New York City Opera National Touring Company in La fille du regiment. Shortly after, he made his Lincoln Center debut with the New York City Opera in Les contes dÂ’Hoffmann, and subsequently conducted in four separate… Continue reading Brent McMunn
Alumna Alexandra Loutsion talks USC Thornton Opera
close As part of a new series documenting USC Thornton alumni, soprano Alexandra Loutsion, MM ’08, Graduate Certificate ’10, talks about the Thornton Opera program, the audition process, and her new position as Pittsburgh Opera Resident Artist.