An exceptional program was presented by the Nevada Opera Theatre and the Myron Heaton Chorale with an Opera Classics Concert.  Featuring famous opera scenes, the Chorale and soloists thrilled the audience who gave standing ovations to the performers. The evening included a pre-concert reception. a delicious dinner and a post concert reception.

Superb opera singer with a Broadway background, Demetra George, not only sang exquisitely, but looked lovely in her fashionable costume changes. Stephen Plummer tenor, Suzanne Vinick, Zeffin Quinn Hollis, Alisa Thomason, Lance Taubold and Shelly Martinson, each had wonderful opera classic solos. Frank Fetta, the principal conductor and music director of the Nevada Opera Theatre for many years, narrated, conducted and mastered the piano accompaniment.  Dr Myron Heaton  conducted his Chorale singers.  Paula Johnson and  Lisa Fiorenza were accompanists on piano and organ. 

Although long, it was a two hour performance, the splendid diversity of the program and the talented performers captivated the audience.  

Eileen Hayes, founder and general director of the Nevada Opera Theatre and her staff are to be commended for bringing this wonderful program to the Las Vegas stage.  Bravissimo!

The Nevada Opera Theatre’s next major production will be “La Traviata” on Sunday, January 18, 2009.  The opera will feature The Nevada Opera Theatre Artists, Chorus and Orchestra with Frank Fetta conducting.