An evening of arts exploration and a FREE concert with soloists, orchestra, and chorus!
Featuring Charlottesville Opera's Ader Emerging Artists, Charlottesville Ballet, and The Oratorio Society of Virginia. Conducted by Tyson Deaton and Michael Slon. Sunday, June 1 Activity Tents - 5pm | Concert - 6pm TING PAVILION 700 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902 Come dressed as a pirate for The Pirates of Penzance Costume Contest! Winner receives a Family Four pack of tickets to The Pirates of Penzance. |
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American conductor Tyson Deaton is known for his broad repertoire and versatility, earning acclaim for energetic, inventive performances. He made his debut with San Francisco Opera in Sweeney Todd, followed by L’elisir d’amore at Opera Birmingham. As a guest conductor and continuo player, he led Le Nozze di Figaro at The Janiec Opera Company and later at Kentucky Opera in 2020. He also led Houston Grand Opera’s workshops for The Snowy Day (Thompson).
Deaton’s spectrum of engagements have include Hal Prince's Candide with New York City Opera, and the major bel canto pinnacles Lucia di Lammermoor, Norma, and Guillaume Tell in the same season. He has performed with numerous companies, including North Carolina Opera, Fort Worth Opera, Opera Grand Rapids, Sarasota Opera, and Edmonton Opera, among others. |