Opera on Tap Presents: US
$25.10
- Yaoqing Wang, mezzo-soprano
- Vincenzo Fiorito, tenor
- Jaydon T. Beleford, voice
- Bomin Kim, piano
- Iver Cardas, guitar
"There are so many disagreements and so much discord in society today. More than ever, we need to communicate. There is one language that breaks all language barriers and brings people together. That language is music. So here we are, with the power of different cultures and melody.
"For one precious hour this August 25th, our performers celebrate each other and their cultural backgrounds through music. So join us and allow us to take you on this global journey, where the sound of music shines upon different corners of the world. This is us." – Curator, Cash Zheng
Opera on Tap is pleased to present this community performance curated and performed by students of Manhattan School of Music in partnership with 2B&2C, our newest venue partner. US marks our first performance on the Lower East Side since 2013. OOT NYC has been quiet this year as we build our education program and are so happy to be back performing in town! Come celebrate with us, say hello, take in some beautiful music and enjoy beverages and snacks representative of our performers' cultures throughout the show.
About Yaoqing Wang, mezzo-soprano
Yaoqing Wang is a mezzo-soprano who frequently performs with Opera on Tap NYC. She performed the role of First Witch with Manhattan School of Music Undergraduate Opera Theatre's 2023 production of Dido & Aeneas.
About Vincenzo Fiorito, tenor
About Jaydon T. Beleford, voice
Jaydon T. Beleford has been an active member of the Manhattan School of Music's Black Student Union and recently served as the BSU President. He performed the role of Ottavia in Undergraduate Opera Theatre's production of L'incoronazione di Poppea.
About Iver Cardas, guitar
Born in a small town north of Oslo, music is in guitarist Iver Cardas's blood: his mother, Berit Værnes Cardas, plays in the Vertavo String Quartet and his father, Emery Cardas, is principal cellist of the Norwegian Radio Orchestra. At just 23 years old and in his first year at the Manhattan School of Music, Cardas won over the judges of the Śmietana competition (including Wolfgang Muthspiel and Śmietana’s daughter Alicja) with his effortless musicality.