Festival News
Festival News
Leslie John Flanagan – Baritone
Leslie John Flanagan, baritone, 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, the
Bethany Oratorio Society Announces 2025 Messiah Festival of the Arts Soloists
LINDSBORG, KAN., FEB. 5, 2025 — The Bethany Oratorio Society is excited to announce the soloists for the 2025 Messiah Festival of the Arts. Since its founding in 1882, the Oratorio Society has performed Bach’s
Claire Herzog – Coloratura Soprano
Claire Herzog, coloratura soprano, is a versatile performer and educator from Springfield, Missouri, passionate about excellence in music, creativity, and collaboration. She earned a Bachelor of Music Education in vocal and choral music and a
Michelle Rice – Soprano
Michelle Rice, soprano, has been praised for her "tones of pure gold" (The Washington Post), bringing a rich timbre and commanding stage presence to her performances. During the 2023–24 season, Rice appeared as the soprano
Ian Schipper – Bass
Ian Schipper, bass-baritone, explores the full spectrum of human musical expression through his performances of art songs, oratorios, and opera. A frequent soloist along the West Coast, he has performed the bass solos in numerous
Maxwell Ary – Tenor
Maxwell Ary, tenor, is a Dallas native based in San Francisco. A versatile performer and educator, he has been described as a “musical chameleon” with a voice suited for a wide range of genres, including
