STAFF REPORT

Chino Hills – The Chino Hills Arts Committee (chARTS) will present its first opera concert on Sun., Nov. 23, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Community Center. “The Hills Are Alive With Music,” will feature Diamond Bar resident, Kristin Rothfuss Erbst, an internationally acclaimed opera singer, along with renowned pianist Cheryl Lin Fielding.

The duo will perform a variety of operatic pieces with special guests Julie Makerov of Rancho Cucamonga, who currently sings with the Los Angeles Opera; and Robert Becker, who is first violist at the Pacific Symphony Orchestra and director of String Studies at Chapman University.

“There will be translations in the program, explanatory introductions to each set and projections of art to help make these pieces accessible,” Erbst says. “My mission is to convert people to this art form.”

Mezzo soprano Erbst delights audiences with her rich operatic voice and magnetic stage presence. Known both for her convincing trouser roles and charming feminine portrayals, Erbst has distinguished herself as an impressive singing actress garnering critical acclaim for her appearances with such distinguished companies as the Santa Fe Opera, Sacramento Opera, City Opera Theater, Los Angeles Opera, Virginia Opera and Opera Pacific. The Los Angeles Times has described her voice as “mellifluous.” Erbst has performed on many concert stages, including Carnegie Hall.

Erbst was raised in Germany, where her parents were professional opera singers for 30 seasons. She currently resides in Diamond Bar, and most recently joined the music department at Chaffey College as a vocal instructor.

The concert is an all-ages community event. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for youth under 18. Tickets will be available for purchase at City Hall, the Chino Hills Community Center, and online at http://www.chinohills.org/chARTSevents. For additional information, please call (909) 364-2736 or email chcfoundation@chinohills.org.The Community Center is located at 14250 Peyton Drive in Chino Hills.

 

 

 

 

Staff Reports

 

Chino Hills – The Chino Hills Arts Committee (chARTS) will present its first opera concert on Sun., Nov. 23, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Community Center. “The Hills Are Alive With Music,” will feature Diamond Bar resident, Kristin Rothfuss Erbst, an internationally acclaimed opera singer, along with renowned pianist Cheryl Lin Fielding.

The duo will perform a variety of operatic pieces with special guests Julie Makerov of Rancho Cucamonga, who currently sings with the Los Angeles Opera; and Robert Becker, who is first violist at the Pacific Symphony Orchestra and director of String Studies at Chapman University.

“There will be translations in the program, explanatory introductions to each set and projections of art to help make these pieces accessible,” Erbst says. “My mission is to convert people to this art form.”

Mezzo soprano Erbst delights audiences with her rich operatic voice and magnetic stage presence. Known both for her convincing trouser roles and charming feminine portrayals, Erbst has distinguished herself as an impressive singing actress garnering critical acclaim for her appearances with such distinguished companies as the Santa Fe Opera, Sacramento Opera, City Opera Theater, Los Angeles Opera, Virginia Opera and Opera Pacific. The Los Angeles Times has described her voice as “mellifluous.” Erbst has performed on many concert stages, including Carnegie Hall.

Erbst was raised in Germany, where her parents were professional opera singers for 30 seasons. She currently resides in Diamond Bar, and most recently joined the music department at Chaffey College as a vocal instructor.

The concert is an all-ages community event. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for youth under 18. Tickets will be available for purchase at City Hall, the Chino Hills Community Center, and online at http://www.chinohills.org/chARTSevents. For additional information, please call (909) 364-2736 or email chcfoundation@chinohills.org.The Community Center is located at 14250 Peyton Drive in Chino Hills.