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Hillman Opera returns with beloved Mozart comedy ‘Così fan tutte’

The Hillman Opera at SUNY Fredonia presents Mozart’s razor-sharp comedy “Così fan tutte” with three performances.

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Marrazzo conducts master classes

School of Music Assistant Professor Don Marrazzo gave a master class at Houghton University and also participated in a two-day residency at Detroit Opera to...

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WNYCO production of 'Having Guests for Dinner' features Fredonia students and alumnus

Three current students at SUNY Fredonia and one recent graduate have roles in the upcoming Western New York Chamber Orchestra (WNYCO) production of “Having Guests...

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Epic storm no problem for SUNY Fredonia graduate student and Met district winner

“Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night…” oh no, that’s for postal delivery persons – but now includes SUNY Fredonia soprano and...

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Hillman Opera brings popular operetta ‘Die Fledermaus’ to Fredonia in November

Combining elements of comedy, mistaken identities, and romantic entanglements to create a light-hearted and entertaining story, “Die Fledermaus,” remains one of the most popular operettas...

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Student soloists to be featured in Vivaldi’s 'Gloria' with WNYCO

The Fredonia Chamber Choir, members of the Cathedral Choir from the Cathedral of Saint Paul in Erie, PA, and the Western New York Chamber Orchestra...

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School of Music welcomes new faculty to key positions

The Fredonia School of Music has appointed two new faculty members – Don Marrazzo and Dr. Emily Schaad – that it considers to be exceptional...

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Hillman Opera conductor returns to his roots for ‘Summer and Smoke’

Conductor Andrew Bisantz has many memorable opera credits to his name. However, his upcoming engagement as the conductor and music director for the Hillman Opera...

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Hillman Opera presents work based on Tennessee Williams play

The Hillman Opera returns for the 2022-23 season in November with a compelling work based on a play by Tennessee Williams.