World Music
Simon Shaheen
Arab musician, Simon Shaheen dazzles as he deftly leaps from traditional Arabic sounds to jazz and Western classical styles.
At the Park · Sunday, August 7th at 2:00PM
Cantor Robert Esformes
Best known for his stirring performances of Sephardic/ Ladino repertoire, old Spanish love songs, ballads and prayers.
At the Methodist Church · Saturday, August 6th at 5:00PM
A fun, witty and entertaining slide from majestic Wagner to down-home Louisiana folk-rock. As real and spicy as Jambalaya.
Jazz cabaret duo Ann Osmond & Dennis Yerry sing songs that celebrate the indomitable and resilient human spirit as it searches for love and meaning along the bumpy road of life. From Gershwin to Sondheim to Stevie Wonder, their eclectic program includes music spanning many decades and styles.
Ann Osmond is a singer and actor with roots in the theatre and Dennis Yerry is an accomplished jazz pianist and composer. Their unique arrangements and rich harmonies have a fresh energy and an air of timeless elegance.
Voice: Ann Osmond
Piano and Voice: Dennis Yerry
Opera
Don Giovanni
Opera in two acts by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Libretto by Lorenzo da Ponte
The amorous adventures of Don Juan, the world's greatest lover.
Don Giovanni: Louis Otey / Kerry Henderson
Leporello: Kerry Henderson / Louis Otey
Don Ottavio: Barry Banks
Donna Anna: Michelle Jennings
Donna Elvira: Maria Todaro
Zerlina: Toby Newman
Il Commendattore: Morris Robinson
Masetto: Matthew Curran
Music Director: Steven White
Orchestra: Woodstock Chamber Orchestra
Supertitles: Cori Ellison
At the Park · Saturday, August 6th at 7:00PM
Concerts
Justin Kolb and Friends
Pianistic wizards Babette Hierholzer, Sylvia Buccelli and Justin Kolb astound with 2, 4 and 6-hand, keyboard gymnastics.
Performance artist/poet Mikhail Horowitz collaborates with Justin presenting works by Mark Twain and Langston Hughes.
Justin and Mikhail will be joined by playwright and actor Carey Harrison.
Piano: Justin Kolb, Babette Hierholzer, Sylvia Buccelli
Performance Artist / Poet: Mikhail Horowitz & Carey Harrison
At the Park · Friday, August 5th at 1:30PM
At the Park · Saturday, August 6th at 2:00PM
Voices of Distinction: Featuring Lauren Flanigan
Internationally celebrated opera star, Lauren Flanigan is joined on the Festival Stage by some of the most exciting emerging operatic artists in the country today.
Soprano: Vira Slywotzky
Soprano: Lily Arbisser
Mezzo-Soprano: Margaret Peterson
Tenor: Christian Reinert
Baritone: Lawrence Craig
Bass: Matthew Curran
Piano: David Mayfield
At the Park · Friday, August 5th at 7:30PM
For the Kids
(Events at Train Museum are coordinated with train rides)
Ralph and Ralph
Big Music for Little Kids
“We like to sing about things kids and their grownups are feeling and thinking about, and we like to do it in a fun and big way!”
At the Train Museum · Friday August 5th and Saturday, August 6th at 11:30AM
The Paper Planets
The Paper Planets is an alternative reggae-influenced indie rock band from Woodstock. Its members are all just out of high school and there is a great buzz around this innovative young band.
Guitar/Vocals: Gabe Dresdale
Bass/Vocals: Eli Wolf-Christensen
Drums/Vocals: Evan Shornstein
At Mama's Boy · Satuday, August 6th at 3:30PM
The Power Of Song
(Concert/Workshop)
All proceeds from this event will be donated to Clearwater
Inspired by Clearwater's founder Pete Seeger, The Power of Song is an interactive learning experience that exposes students to socially conscious music and empowers them to be active on issues that concern them.
Director: Linda Richards
Singers: TBC
At the Methodist Church · August 7th1:00PM
Lectures
“Latte Lectures”
A jolt of Java and culture.
Interactive lectures at 9AM, Mama’s Boy Coffee Shop.
Lecturer: Cori Ellison
Friday, August 5th and Saturday, August 6th Don Giovanni, "Don Juan, the World’s
Greatest Lover"
Sunday, August 7th: Gloria: Vivaldi's most joyful and celebrated sacred work.
The Voice in Film
Continuous showing of movies starring the human voice.
(check our website for viewing schedule)
"The Voice Teacher" (2010) Documentary, 75 Minutes (World Premiere)
Directed by Daniel Mendelson
"As It Is in Heaven" (2005) Swedish Drama, 126 Minutes
Directed by Kay Pollak
At STS Playhouse · Friday, August 5th and Saturday, August 6th - Viewing times To Be Announced
