A Voice & A Piano

Relive the magic of our 2023 concert held at 480 Arts in St. Paul. 💚

'A Voice and a Piano' 2023 Performance Performance on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at 480arts in St. Paul, MNRiley Cardona, sopranoMiranda Kettlewell, mezzo-sopranoWesley Frye, pianist & tenorProduce...

What a night we had last week!

Huge thanks to Jonathan Prescott for his support of the production, 480arts for opening their amazing space to us, and to the 100+ attendees that packed the house and showed us all the love in the world. We are so appreciative to you all. 🖤

Today’s the day! We’re looking forward to seeing you all this evening at 480arts in St. Paul.

We’re so excited to showcase this year’s amazing artists, and can’t wait for you to hear them. We’ve got a full house so be sure to come early and take advantage of our cocktail hour at 6 before the music begins at 7. There will still be tickets available at the door.

Meet the artists!

Meet the artists and get tickets to the show Join us at 7 pm on April 15, 2023, at 480arts in St. Paul for cocktails and a concert featuring some of the finest talents from the Twin Cities. Doors open at 6 pm, and hosted wine and beer will be available. Mix and mingle before the show starts, and stick around afterward if you'd like to tour the...

This year, our pianist is sharing two talents. Wesley Frye is an acclaimed tenor, and will be sharing songs by Ben Moore and others in addition to collaborating with the other singers on the keys.

Here’s a short clip of Wes singing Questa O’ Quella, from Verdi’s Rigoletto:

Questa o' quella (Rigoletto, Verdi) Questa o' quellafrom Rigoletto (Verdi)Wesley Frye, tenorCarson Rose Schneider, piano

Wesley Frye is an in-demand tenor, collaborative pianist, and music director throughout the Twin Cities metro and beyond. Recently, he received second prize as a pianist in the Sparks and Wiry Cries songSLAM at the 2022 NATS Conference in Chicago, and was a resident artist at Opera Naples. It was there he debuted roles in Pirates of Penzance, Tosca, and Glory Denied. Wesley is also the co-owner and operator of Frye Music Duo, an in-demand duo for weddings throughout the Upper Midwest.

Native (Choctaw) baritone Mark Billy has a multi-faceted career in opera, recital, and concert work. Recently Mark joined the Oklahoma City Philharmonic at the First American's Museum in Oklahoma- singing in Choctaw and playing the native flute. In February he joined the Lyric Opera of the North in their tour of the Pirates of Penzance as the Pirate King and the Major General, and this fall Mark will make his Madison Opera debut singing the role of the Sacristan in Puccini's Tosca. Mark is also the 2022-2023 Opera Reading Project IDEA Fellowship recipient and this season sang the role of Ford in Falstaff. He is in high demand as a recitalist, and will be joining us this year fresh off a two-week tour in Montana featuring music by Native American composers through Intermountain Opera Bozeman.

Artist Introduction:

Mezzo-soprano Miranda Kettlewell is a native and resident of Saint Paul, Minnesota. Miranda’s rich voice, outstanding musicianship and lovely stage presence have garnered praise for such a young singer. She is currently a Choral Fellow at St. Clement's Episcopal Church in Saint Paul and is preparing for The Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition taking place in February 2023 and Falstaff with Opera Reading Project in March 2023.

A Voice and a Piano II

A Voice & A Piano Supporting performance opportunities for emerging classical singers and pianists in Minnesota.

We have an amazing lineup of performers for our upcoming show on April 17th. Check them out at www.avoiceandapiano.com/2023-performers. 🖤

2023 Performers | A Voice and A Piano Learn more about AVAP's 2023 roster of performers. Riley Cardona, Miranda Kettlewell, Mark, Billey, and Wesley Frye.

As you all bundle up for tomorrow’s snow day, you can think ahead to warmer, more entertaining times.

Tickets are on sale now.

Buy Tickets – A Voice and a Piano II – 480 Prior Ave N, St. Paul, Sat Apr 15, 2023 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM A Voice and a Piano II – 480 Prior Ave N, St. Paul, Sat Apr 15, 2023 - Join us at 7 pm on April 15, 2023, at 480art in St. Paul, Minnesota, for cocktails and a concert featuring some of the finest talents from the Twin Cities. Doors open at 6 pm, and a cash bar will be available. Mix and mingle be...

Learn more about us, including our upcoming performances, at www.avoiceandapiano.com. 🎶

Opera Arias | A Voice and A Piano | Minnesota Voices of Minnesota sing opera, lieder and great vocal music

The wheels are in motion for our second AVAP concert this April. We’ve got something extra fun planned for this! Stay tuned for more details.

In the meantime, enjoy this full length production of our inaugural concert last Spring.

We hope you enjoy. 🖤

A Voice and a Piano Inaugural Recital Performance on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Sundin Music Hall at Hamline University, St. Paul, MNJonathan Prescott, bass and founder of AVAPRiley Cardona, sop...