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Highlights from Sylvia McNair’s Final Masterclass

Sylvia McNair has left the islands but the memories of her visit to HOT live on!

While in Hawaii, Sylvia gave a phenomenal performance her show, Subject to Change, a musical autobiography, at the Hawaii Theatre, and she taught a series of Masterclasses to Members of HOT’s Orvis Opera Studio and Students from the University of Hawaii’s Music Department.

Here are the highlights from her final night of Masterclasses at the Orvis Auditorium.  All of this was made possible via the generous support from the Arthur and Mae Z. Orvis Foundation.

Enjoy!

Final Day of Masterclasses with Sylvia McNair

Sylvia McNair, Grammy Award-Winning Soprano, world renowned performer, and Teacher gave a wonderful performance at the Hawaii Theatre and will soon be leaving us!

You can still catch her on one more occasion during her final Masterclass today at 6:00pm at the University of Hawaii’s Orvis Auditorium.

This gallery collects some highlights from her Masterclasses with HOT’s Orvis Opera Studio Members and Students from the University of Hawaii Music Department.

Masterclasses with Sylvia McNair at the University of Hawaii’s Orvis Auditorium

Acclaimed Singer Sylvia McNair is in Hawaii this week and will be giving three masterclasses at the University of Hawaii at Manoa Music Department’s Orvis Auditorium as follows:

Wednesday, January 8 (tomorrow), 3pm to 6pm

Thursday, January 9, 3pm to 6pm

Monday, January 13, 6pm to 9pm

Sylvia McNair will be working with students from the UH Manoa Music Department and members of the Mae Z. Orvis Opera Studio of Hawaii Opera Theatre.  These classes are free and open to the public.

Please spread the word in the vocal community and to any of your family and friends who might be interested.

 

Guess Who’s Back Hawaii?

IMG_2135Hawaii Opera Theatre (HOT) presents Subject to Change, a Concert starring the Grammy Award winning Soprano, Sylvia McNair, on Sunday, January 12, 2014, at 4:00pm in the Historic Hawaii Theatre.  Ms. McNair makes her HOT return to Hawaii, where she previously starred as Gilda in HOT’s production of Rigoletto (1983).

A two-time Grammy Award winner and regional Emmy Award winner, Ms. McNair has had a musical career spanning three decades in opera, oratorio, cabaret, and musical theater.  Her journey has taken her to some of the biggest stages in the world.

Subject to Change, a musical autobiography, draws inspiration from the Great American Songbook and refers to the singer’s transformation from opera and oratorio to cabaret and musical theatre.

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at the Hawaii Theatre Box Office!  Prices range from $25  – $50. A $5 discount will apply for select groups including HOT subscribers, Hawaii Theatre Center members, Military Service Members & Students with ID, and Youth (ages 4-17 yrs. old).

Tickets can be bought online by visiting www.hawaiitheatre.com or by calling the Hawaii Theatre Box Office at (808) 725-4911.  The Hawaii Theatre Box Office is open Tuesday through Saturday during the hours of 9:00am – 5:00pm.

Sylvia McNair is coming to Hawaii

Sylvia McNair will be in Hawaii to kick off the New Year!

The Singer first made headlines gracing stages around the world as a Grammy Award-Winning Soprano before transitioning from a career in Opera and Oratorio to Cabaret and Musical Theatre.

Check out a preview of Ms. McNair as she presents “Sylvia’s Dilemma” below:

On January 12, 2014, join us when HOT presents Sylvia McNair in Subject to Change.

Buy your tickets online at www.HawaiiTheatre.com now! Tickets start at $25 dollars with discounts for HOT Members and other select groups.

Tickets are also available for a very special VIP Meet & Greet Reception post-concert with Ms. McNair.

HOT Presents Sylvia McNair

HOT presents Sylvia McNair in Subject to Change in just one month, January 12, 2014 at 400pm! This event will be held at the Historic Hawaii Theatre.

Catch a preview of the two-time Grammy Award-Winning Soprano as she sings Gershwin’s Summertime below.

Buy your tickets now at www.HawaiiTheatre.com or by calling (808) 528-0506!

HOT Presents Subject to Change starring Sylvia McNair

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 Hawaii Opera Theatre announces Subject to Change starring Sylvia McNair

Honolulu, Hawaii Hawaii Opera Theatre (HOT) announces Subject to Change, a Concert starring the Grammy Award winning Soprano, Sylvia McNair, on January 12, 2014, at 4:00pm in the Historic Hawaii Theatre.

A two-time Grammy Award winner and regional Emmy Award winner, Ms. McNair has had a musical career spanning three decades in opera, oratorio, cabaret, and musical theater.  Her journey has taken her to some of the biggest stages in the world.  She has been invited to sing with the Vienna Philharmonic for Pope John Paul II at The Vatican and a recital for The U.S. Supreme Court by special request of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor.

Subject to Change, a musical autobiography, draws inspiration from the Great American Songbook and refers to the singer’s transformation from opera and oratorio to cabaret and musical theatre.  Ms. McNair has performed this program at venues and festivals across the United States.

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at the Hawaii Theatre Box Office.  Prices range from $25  – $50. A $5 discount will apply for select groups including HOT subscribers, Hawaii Theatre Center members, Military Service Members & Students with ID, and Youth (ages 4-17 yrs. old).   A special VIP ticket is also on-sale for the opportunity to enjoy a Meet and Greet Reception with Ms. McNair at Hawaii Theatre following the performance.

Tickets can be bought online by visiting www.hawaiitheatre.com or by calling the Hawaii Theatre Box Office at (808) 725-4911.  The Hawaii Theatre Box Office is open Tuesday through Saturday during the hours of 9:00am – 5:00pm.

For all other inquiries regarding this event, please contact Hawaii Opera Theatre at (808) 596-7372 ext. 211.  Photos of Ms. McNair are also available upon request.

Media Contact:  Jason M.A. Walter | 808-596-7372 ext. 211 | j_walter@hawaiiopera.org

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