Chatter PDX & Renegade Opera: AriaFest
$20 ($10 ages 13-29, $5 ages 12 & under); available online or at the door
- Madeline L. Ross, soprano
- Abigail Krawson, soprano
- Madeleine Tran, soprano
- Claire Robertson-Preis, mezzo-soprano
- Maeve Stier, accordion
- Jesse Preis, piano
- John Brehm, spoken word
Join us on March 30th for Renegade Opera's AriaFest.
About Chatter PDX
Chatter PDX is a new weekly performing arts series blending chamber music, spoken word, and coffee. Chatter occurs every Sunday at 10:30am. Shows last approximately one hour. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.com or at the door. Coffee and baked goods included in the price of admission.
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/chatter-pdx-85633587233About Renegade Opera
Renegade Opera is committed to promoting institutional reform in the performing arts community through the creation of accessible and immersive opera. We strive to support local artists and center traditionally underrepresented voices through ethical producing practices. We curate a collective space for creation and discussion of opera's impact in Portland and beyond.
https://www.renegadeopera.org/About Madeline L. Ross, soprano
About Abigail Krawson, soprano
Acclaimed as "bewitching," having "her own soubrette-ish delivery," as well as "wringing every bit of sentiment out of her aria," Abigail Krawson is garnering critical and audience praise for her energetic and heartfelt portrayals. Abigail is a dynamic performer, an engaging educator, and a passionate producer of innovative opera and vocal performances. She is on the roster of both The Portland Opera Chorus and The Portland Symphonic Choir, the Director of Children and Youth Choirs at Lake Grove Presbyterian Church, the Communications Director for Renegade Opera, a private voice and piano teacher, and also maintains an active solo calendar in and around Portland.
http://abigailkrawson.comAbout Madeleine Tran, soprano
Madeleine Tran is a Portland, OR based soprano, actor, fight choreographer, and occasional street and festival performer. She was born in Tacoma, WA and studied classical voice at the University of Portland under Dr. Nicole Hanig. Madeleine studies and teaches stage combat under the mentorship of Kristen Mun. She has performed locally with many companies, including Artist's Repertory Theater, Third Rail Repertory, Portland Opera, Mock's Crest Productions, and Renegade Opera.
About Claire Robertson-Preis, mezzo-soprano
Mezzo-soprano Claire Robertson-Preis is a musicmaker--originally from Missoula, MT. and Boerne, TX. Claire holds double Bachelor of Arts degrees in Music and Russian from the University of Montana in 2016, studying abroad in both St. Petersburg, Russia (FINEC) and Graz, Austria (The American Institute of Musical Studies). With a M.M. Vocal Performance earned from West Virginia University in 2019, Claire's academic focuses include vocal pedagogy, perspectives in musicology, and twentieth-century music theory. While at WVU, Claire worked as a lecturer teaching private voice lessons and served as a Choral Intern with Suncrest United Methodist Church. Currently, Claire works as the Operations Manager for Portland Symphonic Choir and teaches voice to young singers at the Hoffman Academy in Portland, Claire is passionate about making the opera industry a more accessible space now and for future singers.