Dear Friends,

Welcome to your Friday Musical Moment - a video trailer of tenor Jack Swanson's recital “Songs of Love and Loss,” which Opera Lafayette will present online on Sunday, October 25, 2020, 2:00 p.m. (EST). You may recall Jack from Opera Lafayette's trailer for The Blacksmith. This free, virtual recital features Jack with pianist Roderick Phipps-Kettlewell performing songs by Schumann, Grieg, Puccini, Quilter, Rossini, and several others. It was recorded at the historic Triune Masonic Temple in St. Paul, Minnesota and audio recorded by Steve Kaul of Wild Sound Studio. The cinematography was shot by Flight Creative Media. You will have an online opportunity to ask Jack questions following the hour-long recital.

Jack, who takes the role of Cody in one of Opera Lafayette’s casts of The Blacksmith, is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after young tenors in the opera world. His distinctive high lyric voice is known for singing the acrobatic arias of Rossini and the legato melodies of Donizetti.

This online performance is a special free pre-season introduction to our 2021/2022 season, which includes a recital series.

We look forward to seeing you online Sunday, October 25, 2020, 2:00 p.m. (EST).