Join Us For Our 2025 Summer Festival, Once Upon A Time, As We Celebrate The Voice Programs’ 25 Years Of Educating Aspiring Singers, Honor Maestro Milnes’ 90th Birthday, And Recognize The 60th Anniversary Of Sherrill’s Debut At The Metropolitan Opera And His Great Performances At All Major Opera Houses Around The World.

Schedule Of Events:

August 7, 2025

6:30pm - Aria

Get To Know This Season’s Talent As We Kick Off The Festival With A Parade Of Operatic Hit Tunes That You Know And Love. You’ll Hear One Great Solo After Another As Svf Singers Present Their Favorite Music Accompanied On The Piano By Our Prestigious Faculty.

Location: Unitarian Universalist Church 311 E Harris St. Savannah, GA 31401

August 8, 2025

1:00pm - Masters In Voice: Jodi Goble

Free And Open To The Public
Svf’s Composer-In-Residence, Jodi Goble Is Quickly Establishing Herself As One Of Today’s Most Important Composers For The Voice. In This Class, She Combines Her Piano Prowess And Sensitive Teaching As She Works With Voice Singers On Her Wonderful Music.

Masters In Voice Is Sponsored By Jane Gilchrist

Location: First Baptist Church Choir Room 223 Bull Street Savannah, GA 31401

6:30pm - Everything: A Classical Cabaret With Maria Zouves

Joined By A Five Piece Band, Svf’s Own Maria Zouves Presents Beloved Broadway And Cabaret Songs From Her Newly Released Album Entitled, “Everything.” You’ll “Get Happy” As She Takes You “Over The Rainbow.” 

Enjoy The Rich Vocal Color, Pop-Style Versatility, And Mediterranean Madness Of Maria Zouves, As She Shares Stories From Life In The Opera World And Her Secret Desire To Rock Like Benatar And Belt It Like Barbra.

Contributing Sponsors: Arlene & Allan Ratner

Location: Jw Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District 400 W River St Savannah, GA 31401

August 9, 2025

10:00am - Coffee Concert

Start Your Day With Beautiful Music In An Historic Space! Enjoy A Cup Of Joe And A Breakfast Treat While Our Rising Stars Sing You Into The Rest Of Your Day. This Casual Event Includes Light And Uplifting Music From A Variety Of Genres, Including Opera, Art Song, Musical Theatre, And Inspirational Song.

Location: Davenport House Preservation Room 323 E Broughton St Savannah, GA 31401

6:30pm - David Friedman - My Simple Wish

Winner Of The 1997 Johnny Mercer Award For Songwriter Of The Year, And Famed Conductor And Arranger Of Your Favorite Disney Scores, Friedman Is A Renowned Composer Of Broadway And American Song. Join Him As He Presents Our Artists In A Special Concert Of The Music Of His Career, Including Some Family-Favorite Disney Songs. Mvps Are Invited To Stay For A Post-Show Meet-And-Greet With The Artists.

Location: Asbury Memorial Church 1008 E Henry Street Savannah, GA 31401

August 10, 2025

5:00pm - Voices In Sacred Song

Free And Open To The Public
This Community Favorite, Led By Timothy L. Hall, Celebrates A Diverse Selection Of Inspirational Music From Opera, Oratorio And Song. Enjoy Beautiful Voices And Then Join Us By Lifting Your Own Voice In Song With The “Hallelujah Chorus” From Handel’s Messiah.

Principal Sponsor: Ron Morris Imo Peg Morris

Supporting Sponsors: Lynne & Charles Davis And Ruth & Tom Mcmullin

Featuring: 

Hao Jiang
Ashley Nuñez
Lavonya Johnson
Samantha Talora
James Wright
Henry Drangel
Ina Torres O’ryan
Jason Lambros 

Location: First Baptist Church 223 Bull Street Savannah, GA 31401

August 12, 2025

1:00pm - Masters In Voice: Fabrizio Melano And Laura Melano Flanagan

Free And Open To The Public
Renowned Stage Director Fabrizio Melano, Along With Psychotherapist Laura Melano Flanagan, Use Their Expertise To Help Voice Artists Cultivate The Dramatic Aspects Of Singing And Character Building For The Audience To Enjoy.

Masters In Voice Is Sponsored By Jane Gilchrist

Location: First Baptist Church 223 Bull Street Savannah, GA 31401

6:30pm - The Three Tenors - A Voice Family Concert

The Sebek Tenors Are A Father And Sons Trio Who Deliver A Distinct Mix Of Musical Genres From Opera To Broadway, Including Original Arrangements. As Part Of Our Festival For Over A Decade, Svf Proudly Presents Christian, Eric, And Zachary’s Combination Of Familial Voices That Brings Joy To Audiences And Champions Causes Close To Their Hearts. Mvps Are Invited To Stay For A Post-Show Meet-And-Greet With The Artists.

Supporting Sponsors: Winston Willis, Nancy & Carlton Sheets

Contributing Sponsors: Phyllis & Dan Huffer

Location: Asbury Memorial Church 1008 E Henry Street Savannah, GA 31401

August 13, 2025

6:30pm - Parlor Concert - Voices Around The World

Voice Artists Will Take You “Around The World” Through Song With The Historic Green Meldrim House Serving As A Beautiful Backdrop. Enjoy A Delicious Array Of Wine, Food, And Songs From Around The Globe At This Signature Event.

Supporting Sponsors: Dave Lake & Linda Wright

Featuring: 
Ethel Trujillo, Soprano
Peter Lake, Tenor
Isabella Wahl, Soprano
Chad Sonka, Baritone
Sitong Liu, Soprano

Location: The Green-Meldrim House 14 W Macon St. Savannah, GA 31401

August 14, 2025

1:00pm - Masters In Voice: Sherrill Milnes

Free And Open To The Public
Continuing The Legacy Of His Four Decades On The Stage, Legendary Baritone Sherrill Milnes Shares His Wealth Of Musical And Dramatic Knowledge With This Year’s Voice Artists.

Masters In Voice Is Sponsored By Jane Gilchrist

Location: First Baptist Church Choir Room 223 Bull Street Savannah, GA 31401

6:30pm - Cinderella’s Royal Feast - A World Premiere

A Savannah Opera Production
A Sequel To Rossini's La Cenerentola, Michael Ching’s Fairy Tale Opera Transports Us To A Special Party Celebrating Cinderella’s Wedding. Suitable For Children And Adults, The Story Was Written With The Help Of Savannah-Chatham County School Students. A Not-To-Be-Missed Evening Of Musical Whimsy And Wonder For The Whole Family To Enjoy!

Angelina/Cenerentola: Carlyle Quinn

Prince Ramiro: Stephen Steffens

Alidoro: Noah White

Don Magnifico: John Tisbert
Dandini: Sergiu Garabajii
Clorinda: Weiyi Song
Tisbe: Ina Torres O'ryan
Wise Mouse 1: Claudia Cespedes Calderon
Wise Mouse 2: Caitlin Caulfield
Wise Mouse 3: Carlee Carpenter
Chimney Spider 1: Candace Williams
Chimney Spider 2: Xavier Bates
Seagull: William Velasco
Seagull: Henry Drangel
Critter/Ensemble: Daniela Sosa
Critter/Ensemble: Sitong Liu
Esther F. Garrison School Students        
Artistic Team        
Director: Chad Sonka    
Conductor: Andrew Bisantz    
Principal Sponsor: Jane Gilchrist
Supporting Sponsors: Helen Downing And Arlene & Allan Ratner

Location: Yamacraw Center For The Performing Arts 649 W Jones St. Savannah, GA 31401

August 15, 2025

6:30pm - Once Upon A Time: Fairy Tales Come Alive

A Savannah Opera Production
Fairy Tales Are Popular In Opera, Musical Theatre And Song. Enjoy Iconic Stories And Styles In This Delightful Concert Of Scenes Directed By Fabrizio Melano And Maria Zouves. This All-Ages Event Is A Perfect Way To Spend An Evening With The Whole Family.

Featuring: 

Ethel Trujillo, Soprano
James Wright, Baritone
Peter Lake, Tenor
Eric Sebek, Tenor
Ashley Nuñez, Soprano
Karla Thomas, Soprano

Location: First Presbyterian Church Of Savannah 520 Washington Ave Savannah, GA 31401

August 16, 2025

10:00am - An American Fairytale: From Farm Boy To Opera Star

In This Special Anniversary Year, Hear Directly From The Legend Himself About His Journey From Young Singer To Legendary Performer And Mentor In A Heart-To-Heart Hosted By Dr. Garry Spector. Book Signing Will Be Available After The Event.

Supporting Sponsors: Ardis Wood And Don Kole

Location: 6 East State Street Savannah, GA 31401

6:30pm - Verdi's Rigoletto

A Savannah Opera Event
Join Savannah Opera At The Festival As We Present One Of Sherrill Milnes’ Marquee Roles, Verdi's Classic, Rigoletto. Verdi’s Opera Tells The Story Of Rigoletto, The Hunchbacked, Sharp-Tongued Jester To A Playboy Duke. Used To Mocking The Hapless Husbands And Fathers Of The Duke’s Conquests, The Tables Are Turned On Rigoletto When The Duke Sets His Sights On The Jester’s Own Daughter, Gilda. With Some Of The Most Recognizable Arias And Ensembles In The Operatic Repertoire, Work Reminds Us That Verdi Is A Master Of Great Theatre. If You Have Never Experienced Opera, Now Is Your Chance! 

Rigoletto: Jean Carlos Rodriguez

Gilda: Anna Farysej
Duke Of Mantua: Bernard Holcomb
Sparafucile: Benjamin Sokol
Maddalena: Gabriela Linares
Count Ceprano/Usciere: Juan Angel Johnston-Chavez
Countess Ceprano: Gabriel Linares
Giovanna: Churan Qiu
Monterone: Benjamin Sokol
Borsa: Hao Jiang
Marullo: Hunter Thompson
Page: Churan Qiu
Principal Sponsors: C. Elliott Bardsley And John & Jean Fishburne
Supporting Sponsor: Bh & Margie Levy And Ruth & Tom Mcmullin
Production Sponsor: Nancy & Gary Radke

Location: Asbury Memorial Church 1008 E Henry Street Savannah, GA 31401

August 17, 2025

5:00pm - Finale: 25th Anniversary Celebration

With Voicexperience’s Founding In 2000, The Milnes Voice Programs Has Been Making Dreams Come True For Artists And Audiences Alike For Over A Quarter Century. Come Celebrate This Important Milestone At One Of Savannah’s Favorite Destinations, 45 Bistro, With Food, Wine And Song! This Concert Features Music That Has Been Significant To Audiences And Artists From Throughout The History Of The Milnes Voice Programs Performed By Festival Singers And Local Musicians.

Location: 45 Bistro 123 E Broughton St Suite A Savannah, GA 31401

Date: August 7 - 17, 2025

Location: Various Venues in Savannah, GA

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