Classical Concert
Featuring Melissa Howell, Tawnya Popoff and Eric Wong
Marjorie Groberman Classical Concert Series
Featuring Melissa Howell, Tawnya Popoff and Eric Wong
Wednesday, June 17, 11:15am
JCC Wosk auditorium, doors open at 11:00am
$10 suggested donation
Program will feature vocal works of Robert Schumann, Gustav Mahler, and Johannes Brahms, touching on Romantic themes of love, longing, loss and connection with nature.
Mezzo-soprano Melissa Howell has a master’s degree in Vocal Performance from McGill University and has enjoyed a variety of roles, embracing opera, oratorio, cabaret, and even jazz. Past appearances include Carmen, Dorabella in Così fan tutte, Mozart’s Requiem and Handel’s Messiah.
Tawnya Popoff is principal violist with the Vancouver Opera. Ms. Popoff has given solo and chamber music recitals throughout North America and Europe.
Pianist Eric Wong has performed in both BC and in China, notably in the Vancouver Symphony Day of Music. He is the co-founder of Music Friends, which produced salon-style concerts in Vancouver homes since 2017.