WHAT IS ARIA412?
Aria412 connects communities of audiences, local artists and collaborators through dynamic performances of opera, art song, musical theater, and popular repertoire. Through free and accessible concerts, original productions, and innovative programming, we create vibrant, welcoming spaces where extraordinary music feels engaging, inclusive, and unmistakably Pittsburgh.
ANYTHING GOES:
The Music of Cole Porter
Tuesday, June 7 at 7:00 pm
5601 Butler Street; 15201
What do Paris, Broadway, moonlight, mischief, and a cocktail or two have in common?
Cole Porter, of course.
Join Aria412 for Anything Goes: The Music of Cole Porter, an evening of sparkling melodies, witty lyrics, and timeless favorites from one of America's most celebrated songwriters. From romance and glamour to laughter and a little bit of scandal, Porter's music reminds us not to take life—or ourselves—too seriously.
Featuring Michele Bankole, Lauren Emrich, Sarah Dawson, Anthony Massetto, Logan Newman, Rachael Parsons, Kathy Soroka, Desiree Soteres, Louise van Mook, and Logan Williams, with Ray Blackwell on piano and Kip Soteres as emcee.
Tuesday, July 7 at 7 p.m. at Hop Farm Brewing in Lawrenceville. Admission is free, the beer is cold, and anything goes.
ODYSSEY-MERA:
Odyssey Day
In Pittsburgh
Sunday, July 12 at 10:00 am
5601 Butler Street; 15201
Tickets Now Available
Join us for ODYSSEY-MERA, a marathon communal reading of The Odyssey. Over the course of 6–10 hours, readers from across the Pittsburgh community will take turns bringing Homer’s epic journey to life using Emily Wilson’s acclaimed modern translation.
Come for your favorite episodes, drop in and out as you like, or stay for the entire epic marathon. All ages are welcome.
A $25 ticket (free for under 18 and for anyone who volunteers to read) grants all-day access to the event, with proceeds benefiting Aria412, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting singers and performers through monthly programming and live arts events.
Upcoming Events
Listen HERE to our interview with Anna Singer on WQED's Voice of the Arts and don't miss Rob and Jenna's live performance of a selection from The Blue Fairy.
Listen HERE to Rob Frankenberry's interview about The Blue Fairy on Saturday Light Brigade.
Aria412 featured in Pittsburgh CityPaper!
Read the Article HERE!
Hear Louise, Matt, Kip and Desirée discuss Aria412 on KDKA's Talk Pittsburgh HERE!
OnStage review of
I Hear America Singing Pittsburgh HERE!
Hear Co-founder Desirée Soteres and Board Chair Millie Myers discuss I Hear America Singing on WQED's Voice of the Arts. HERE!
EXCITING NEWS!
INTERESTED IN SINGING WITH ARIA412?
Aria412 conducts auditions for our monthly concerts on an ongoing basis and hosts in-person auditions in December. Throughout the year, we welcome video submissions for potential inclusion on our roster.
To be considered for a position on our roster, please forward your resume, a photograph, and a video recording to aria412pgh@gmail.com. Each submission receives thorough consideration and based upon our current roster needs, we will reach out to you if we are able to extend an audition opportunity.
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