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"Carol renewed my passion for opera and reminded me why I chose this path. I am inspired and I am excited to continue using my right brain!"
-- Molly Mustonen, '05

"Nico's support and critical help were essential to my ability to perform at a high level."
--- Kevin Hanek, '05

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NYOS Performances 2004 -2011

MAGIC FLUTE (Mozart) in German (2011)

This winter’s Role-Study Class of “Magic Flute” ended in three terrific performances at Theater 54 at Shetler Studios on January 29, 2011 at 2 pm and 7 pm and January 30th at 2pm.

Thanks to all singers! We had a great time and you all gave wonderful performances!

Tamino: Daniel Jones, Andrew Klima, Juan Blanco
1st Lady: Lisa Daehlin, Suzann Dvorken, Rachel Greene
2nd Lady: Christine Franco, Leanna Pearson
3rd Lady: Su Jin Kim, Caroline Tye, Anna Petrie
Papageno: Charlie Blueweiss, Julian Whitley , Andrew York
Pamina: Patricia Gabriel, Faith Chyou, Lindsay Heyland
Queen: Jennifer Sin, Georgia Duan, Caroline McFarland
Monastatos: Roman Sladkopevets, Nico Castel
Priestess: Emilie Storrs
Sarastro: Lee Plested, Jörg Schnass, Kenneth Lahn
Priest/Sprecher: Jörg Schnass, Kenneth Lahn, Lee plested
Bass Priest: Tristan Stahnke
Papagena: Maggie Malone, Virginia Barney, Lauren Alfano
1st Spirit: Echo Shi, Pavithra Rajogopalan, Mary Kelly
2nd Spirit: Lauren Alfano, Yue Yin, Virginia Barney
3rd Spirit: Eric Schlossberg, Tyler Wayne Smith, April James

Pianist Alexander Kostadinov
Music Director: Violetta Zabbi
Diction Coach: Nico Castel
Stage Director: Carol Castel

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