An evening of Florence Price, Chevalier/Broadway for piano and voice

Welcome to An evening celebrating fabulous composers at PianoPiano Rehearsal Studios with piano and voice. Join us for a night filled with beautiful music from some of the most talented composers in history. From Price to Chevalier, we will be showcasing a variety of pieces that will surely captivate your heart and soul. We will also be featuring hits such as: Summertime, and other Broadway hits! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of classical music. Grab your friends and family, and come enjoy a magical evening with us:)

Bios:

Jelena Cingara piano

Dr. Jelena Cingara is an active performer and artist in the United States, Canada, and European countries such as Italy, and Czech Republic. Her career includes a series of solo, chamber, and collaborative international and national recitals, 16 years of piano teaching, and chamber music. She has performed in concert venues such as: Libby Gardner, Dumke, Abravanel hall, and Kenley amphitheatre in Utah, as well as Arts and Letters Club, Walter Hall, and Ettore Mazzoleni Halls in Toronto. As a collaborative and chamber musician, she has played recitals in Italy, Serbia, US and Canada, and for masterclasses for famous quartets such as: The Bennewitz, Faure, Doric as well as Philip Seltzer from the Emerson Quartet. Jelena is a prizewinner of numerous piano competitions, and throughout her career, she was also a recipient of numerous scholarships and a teaching assistantship. She recently completed her DMA in Piano Performance, with a minor in organ performance at The University of Utah School. Jelena has performed in Carnegie Hall! Her Off-Broadway/Broadway debuts are with: "The Last boy" in the summer of 2021/ April 2022 respectively. Jelena has played in: "The Kiss of the Spider woman" with Scarborough players theatre, "Carrie" with Utah Rep Theatre, "Charlie Brown" with Toledo Theatre. Jelena has accompanied singers in Broadway style at Barnard College (1 class of 10 students), and prepared them for recitals, AADA (4 classes of 15 student a week), U of Toledo, and in person for many years (since she was in her 20's). She has a good knowledge of Broadway repertoire that she has been accompanying and performing.

Mara Adler - voice

In the words of renowned soprano Barbara Bonney, at age 16 soprano Mara Adler-O’Kelly had a unique “pure angelic sound, capable of conveying raw emotion.” Mara first appeared on the professional stage at the age of 15 as The Bird Seed Vendor in the San Francisco Opera’s 1999 production of “Louise,” once again commended for her singing by Renée Fleming.

In New Jersey, Mara has appeared with locally with Opera Theater of Montclair and The Garden State Opera. She is the co-founder of Musicians for Mercy, a charity concert collective. Notable singing includes Sophie in “Werther” with Opera Company of Brooklyn, Apprentice Artist in “Bel Canto” at Caramoor in 2010, Susanna in “Le Nozze di Figaro” with Opera in the Ozarks, and leading roles with Opera New Jersey and The Garden State Opera.

Mara won first place at the 2009 Five Towns Music and Art Competition. She has been a soloist with Collegium Westchester and Central Presbyterian Church in New York City. She is also the featured artist on a newly released CD, “His Master’s Voice,” by Brooklyn composer Philip Salter.

Able to move audiences with her voice, Mara is known for delivering inspiring performances and bold interpretations of her roles. Her ambitious nature is fueled by her desire to share music’s astounding emotional depth with a wider audience, and to inspire younger generations through teaching and performance.

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