Festival News
Festival News
Leslie Flanagan – Bass
Australian baritone Leslie John Flanagan has performed leading roles throughout Australia, Europe and the USA, including performances at the Sydney Opera House, in London at English National Opera’s Coliseum, the Royal Opera House Covent Garden,
Chris Thompson – Bass
Described as a “supremely nuanced” (Gramophone), “remarkable baritone” (Opera News), Chris Thompson is an artist noted for compelling performances on stage and in the concert hall. He has performed leading lyric baritone roles ranging from
Alyssa Nance – Soprano
Alyssa Nance, soprano, is an accomplished operatic, concert, and choral artist known for her radiant lyric voice, stylistic versatility, and compelling musical presence. Praised for her “unbridled dexterity” (Kansas City Star) and “marvelous, soaring tone”
Aaron Cates – Tenor
Aaron Cates, tenor, enjoys pursuing performance opportunities both as a soloist and professional choral ensemble member. He is especially passionate about collaborative ensemble singing, and has appeared with groups including the Santa Fe Desert Chorale,
Deanna Ray Eberhart – Mezzo-Soprano
Young mezzo-soprano Deanna Ray Eberhart is a highly versatile musician from Kansas City, Missouri with a “warm and indulgent presence” onstage (KC Studio) and “considerable élan” (S. Fairbank). In the summer of 2025, Deanna made
BETHANY COLLEGE ANNOUNCES SOLOISTS FOR 145TH CONSECUTIVE MESSIAH FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
Internationally Acclaimed Vocalists Join Bethany College for Historic 145th Messiah Festival of the Arts LINDSBORG, KS. January 23, 2025 —Bethany College (bethanylb.edu) today announced the world-renowned soloists for the 145th consecutive performance of the Messiah
