Love Notes 4 Philly

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You may remember our first 3 Love Notes concerts:

During the first winter of the covid pandemic, we brought you Love Notes, a virtual cabaret featuring world-class opera artists singing songs all about love.

The following year, we brought you Love Notes 2.0… Sour Notes, which focused on the real and less than ideal side of love. With both virtual and in person formats, we were able to reach a wider audience while highlighting Philly-based artists.

Last year, we were back with Love Notes 3: Notes to Self, a contemplation on self-reflection, struggle, and growth… with a little levity and humor mixed in.

As you can see, our series has been a theme and variations on love. That which we share with lovers, that which we share with and for ourselves, that which destroys us. To close out our series, it seemed fitting to end with the greatest love of all: that which we share with one another. The love of community.

What does the love of a community look like? Action. Action made manifest. It is leaning on one another when we cannot stand on our own. Love Notes 4 Philly will not only be a performance, but a manner of fostering community that extends beyond us, allowing us to find actions we can continue beyond our night together. At the show, we will connect our audience to several mutual aid groups in Philadelphia, and to the direct work needed to uplift them. That is love made manifest.

Our cabaret will feature incredible Philadelphia artists who will offer refuge and catharsis amid works ranging from Simon and Garfunkle to the Chevalier de Saint Georges, and many more.

We'll be joined by artists from past Love Notes concerts: soprano Ashley Marie Robillard, mezzo-soprano Maren Montalbano, soprano Katrina Thurman, and ePOP music director, Aurelien Eulert. Cookie Diorio returns as our host for the evening, and Omar Saleem is back as our beatmaker, DJ, and co-creator. And introducing, baritone Johnathan McCullough.

Artists for the concerts have performed at venues including The Metropolitan Opera, Carnegie Hall, Opera Philadelphia, and the Kimmel Cultural Center.

On the evening of Saturday, January 11, ePOP returns to Society Hill Dance Academy to present two back-to-back cabaret performances of Love Notes 4 Philly. ePOP is teaming up with our sponsor, Top Dog Cocktails to offer two complimentary cocktails to each guest over 21 years of age.​​

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Showtime for the Live Performance
Saturday, January 11, 2025
7:30PM (doors open at 6:45PM)

General Admission- $35 includes two complimentary cocktails provided by Top Dog Cocktails. Seating for general admission tickets is on a first-come, first-served basis.

VIP Ticket- $50 includes reserved seating near the stage and two complimentary cocktails provided by Top Dog Cocktails.

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Repertoire performed will be from opera, art song, musical theater, and well-known pop artists with an operatic tilt. We are thrilled to bring #OperaUpFront to YOU and the entire ePOP audience!
Signature cocktails will be available, courtesy of Top Dog Cocktails.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is this show appropriate for children?

This show includes some adult themes and language. For this reason, this show is most appropriate for ages 14+. Parental discretion is advised.

What time is check-in?

Doors open at 6:45 PM. Guests are welcome to grab a cocktail and mingle while they wait for the performance to begin. Admission closes at 7:30PM sharp for the show. Refunds for late arrivals or no-shows will not be given.

Is this a seated performance?

VIP Tickets guarantee a reserved seat. Please note that there are no assigned seats for General Admission tickets. General Admission guests may take whichever available seat they prefer upon arrival, provided it is not a Reserved seat.

Will there be drinks?

Oh yes... there will be delightful cocktails compliments of Top Dog Cocktails!
Guests will receive 2 complimentary cocktail vouchers upon entering. This is not a cash bar. Guests must be at least 21 years of age and and not visibly inebriated to receive complimentary cocktails.*

*Ticket purchase not required for cocktails.

Host or Publisher East Passyunk Opera Project, aka ePOP