Voces Intimae's Spring Gala - An American Art Song
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STARRING:
Blake Davidson, Baritone Erik Barnes, Piano Saturday, May 16, 2020 6:00 to 8:00 pm At the Bradford Home at White Rock Lake |
Limited Space - Get Your Tickets Now!
$50 online and at the door
$50 online and at the door
VOCES Intimae: The art of Song invites you to the beautiful Bradfield Home, 3535 West Lawther Drive, Dallas, TX, for a gala evening of libations, delicious food, a fun silent auction and an unforgettable recital of American Art Song starring renowned musicians Blake Davidson and Erik Barnes.
Blake Davidson
Blake Davidson, one of the 3 Redneck Tenors, is an award-winning singer who has performed all over the world and whose range of experience includes opera, symphony and musical theatre. Mr. Davidson made his international debut in concert at the Tokyo Opera House, preceded by a presentation at AliceTully Hall in New York as a part of his Bellini Competition Award ( Italy ). He has returned to Carnegie Hall to sing solo concerts in Weill Hall. Auckland Philharmonia featured Davidson as Tonio in I Pagliacci, with Miguel Harth-Bedoya conducting. Davidson joined Sarasota Opera to sing the title role in Verdi’s Macbeth. Additionally he covered the baritone lead, Manfredo, in Montemezzi’s L’amore dei Tre Re. He made his Dallas Opera debut in their production of Fidelio and sang Schaunard in La Boheme with Anchorage Opera. He also sang the role of Morales in a Dallas Symphony concert version of Carmen at the Bravo Vail! music festival.
Mr. Davidson’s expansion into opera is preceded by extensive musical theatre performances including Casa Mañana and Dallas Summer Musicals. With a flair for musical theatre, this led to symphonic Broadway concerts including Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s 2000, 01, and 02 Broadway! concerts, about which Punch Shaw of the Fort Worth Star Telegram said, “Blake Davidson stood out from the pack with a ringing, glorious baritone. He displayed exceptional power even in his highest notes and a consistently gorgeous tone.” Other pops concerts include Christmas at the SuperPops concerts and the headliner artist for the 40th anniversary concert of the Irving. He also sang a Pops concert with The Florida Orchestra performing in Tampa , St. Petersburg , and Clearwater , about which John Fleming of the St. Petersburg Times said "Davidson…has a tour de force in ‘Soliloquy’." Soon thereafter he made his Fort Worth Symphony debut under the baton of Miguel Harth-Bedoya in a Broadway concert, then a Sondheim concert. This return to musical theater continued recently in a production of Evita in which Mr. Davidson played the role of Juan Peron to rave reviews. John Garcia of talkinbroadway.com said, “As Juan Peron, Blake Davidson provides the best singing voice of the evening - a colored, sturdy, and booming baritone voice that you never get tired of hearing. Davidson's portrayal of Peron is smashing!”
Mr. Davidson’s expansion into opera is preceded by extensive musical theatre performances including Casa Mañana and Dallas Summer Musicals. With a flair for musical theatre, this led to symphonic Broadway concerts including Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s 2000, 01, and 02 Broadway! concerts, about which Punch Shaw of the Fort Worth Star Telegram said, “Blake Davidson stood out from the pack with a ringing, glorious baritone. He displayed exceptional power even in his highest notes and a consistently gorgeous tone.” Other pops concerts include Christmas at the SuperPops concerts and the headliner artist for the 40th anniversary concert of the Irving. He also sang a Pops concert with The Florida Orchestra performing in Tampa , St. Petersburg , and Clearwater , about which John Fleming of the St. Petersburg Times said "Davidson…has a tour de force in ‘Soliloquy’." Soon thereafter he made his Fort Worth Symphony debut under the baton of Miguel Harth-Bedoya in a Broadway concert, then a Sondheim concert. This return to musical theater continued recently in a production of Evita in which Mr. Davidson played the role of Juan Peron to rave reviews. John Garcia of talkinbroadway.com said, “As Juan Peron, Blake Davidson provides the best singing voice of the evening - a colored, sturdy, and booming baritone voice that you never get tired of hearing. Davidson's portrayal of Peron is smashing!”
Erik Barnes
Erik Barnes began playing piano at the age of six, in Buffalo New York. He studied with the late Fred K. Hoeffler who was a local musician specializing in current Broadway hits and popular music. Erik’s first paid “gig” was with an inter-racial band named the “Mixed Emotions” in 1967, playing mostly rock and motown hits. At 13 Barnes began more serious studies with Victor Smiley after moving to Seattle. These studies were purely classical and ultimately led to the succession of degrees in this area, namely B.A. from Yale College 1978 (studies with Ian Hobson), M.A. from Washington State University 1980, and finally doctoral studies at University of North Texas as a teaching fellow with Joseph Banowetz. Eschewing the ivory towers, Mr. Barnes opted for the open ended and sometimes precarious life of a local gigging musician – fifteen years of school was simply enough. Shortly after 2000, Mr. Barnes decided to try his hand at saxophone. He says, “If one lives long enough, there is enough time for at least two true loves….”
Notable performances include a major tour of the United States after college (sponsored by BAWA), appearances with the Symphony of New Mexico, Big Spring and San Antonio, Dallas Summer Musicals, as well as jobs with some of the most accomplished musicians on the planet.
Mr. Barnes lives in Dallas with his wife, Lisa and soon to be teen, Zoey. Together they provide him with the true reason for living, working and playing.
Notable performances include a major tour of the United States after college (sponsored by BAWA), appearances with the Symphony of New Mexico, Big Spring and San Antonio, Dallas Summer Musicals, as well as jobs with some of the most accomplished musicians on the planet.
Mr. Barnes lives in Dallas with his wife, Lisa and soon to be teen, Zoey. Together they provide him with the true reason for living, working and playing.
