Wes Mason to perform recital and conduct master class

 

When a concert promotes its singer as a "barihunk," how can we not post about it? We caught the Tidewater Opera Initiative's post on Facebook about Wes Mason's upcoming recital that refers to Mason as their "handsome barihunk." Make sure to visit their Facebook page and like them.

Wes Mason has been a regular on this site and is one of our favorite singers in the business. He's appeared in our charity calendar, which benefits young artists, and has agreed to appear again this year. Make sure to check out our recent post about his new promotional photos and his celebrity doppelgänger. 

Mason will be appearing with the Tidewater Opera Initiative on two consecutive days. On Saturday, July 20th at 7 PM, he will perform a recital featuring some of opera and Broadway's greatest hits. On Sunday, July 21st from 2-5 PM, he will conduct a special master class for members of the Governor's School for the Arts vocal program and Tidewaters's opera chorus.

Wes Mason and fellow barihunks Michael Mayes, John Boehr and Anthony Reed

Both events will take place at Christ and St. Luke's church in downtown Norfolk, and all proceeds benefit Tidewater Opera Initiative's upcoming production of Mozart's Cosi fan tutte. Tickets for Saturday's concert are $15 and can be purchased at the door. Sunday's master class is open to the public for a suggested donation of $5 at the door.

Tidewater is a regional opera organization based in the Tidewater area of Virginia dedicated to the development of local professional opera singers. Wes Mason hails from Norfolk, Virginia and graduated from the Academy of Vocal Arts in Philadelphia. His big career break when he starred in the world premiere of Jorge Martín’s Before Night Falls with Fort Worth Opera.

We've also witnessed his amazing karaoke skills and ability to impersonate famous actors and singers. 

John Boehr Flexes His Muscle as the Marquis

John Boehr's Barihunk Biceps

John Boehr will be performing the Marquis D'Obigny in Verdi's "La Traviata" with the Syracuse Opera on October 21 and 23. Boehr returns to the company after performing in their "9 Operas in 90 Minutes" tour which visited five cities in upstate New York this summer. Boehr has previously performed with the Austin Lyric Opera, Santa Fe Opera, Palm Beach Opera, Tanglewood Music Festival, Pittsburgh Opera, Opera Fairbanks, and Minnesota Opera. Tickets and additional performance information are available at the Syracuse Opera website.

Craig Verm

On February 10 and 12, the company will perform Carl Orff's "Carmina Burana" featuring  barihunk Craig Verm.

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John Boehr Sings to Save the Everglades

John Boehr Loves the Water

American barihunk John Boehr is going to perform a benefit concert to save the Everglades on March 3 at the Friday Musicale in Jacksonville.

The muscular singer will perform “Pahayokee: A Plea for Life/A Song Cycle of the Everglades”by attorney/composer James T. Miller. The 40-minute piece is about the beauty of the famous National Park in Florida. The piece includes actual sounds from the Everglades, including birds, insects, frogs and alligators.

Big Mouth & Big Muscles

Tickets are $20. For more information contact you can send an email to pahayokeesong@gmail.com.

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Ketelsen Reprising Escamillo

John David Boehr as Wagner & Kyle Ketelsen as Méphistophélès.(Photo © Michal Daniel 2009)

Our favorite Escamillo is back in the bullring, this time at Lyric Opera of Chicago. The run begins on Wednesday, October 13 and runs through Sunday, March 27. As an added bonus barihunk Paul LaRosa will perform as Morales. Tickets are extremely limited and can be purchased online.

More, Morales, More!!!: Paul LaRosa

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