1999 Adams Vocal Master Class

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Each year the Bach Festival receives applications from talented young professionals from around the world. We select four gifted singers and invite them to join the Festival ensemble to study and coach with Festival solo artists. Carmel is the only place in North America where young singers are awarded a cash stipend to coach Baroque music in a professional environment.

The six coaching sessions with the Adams Fellows are open free to the general public. In a casual, light-hearted atmosphere we will hear a wealth of vocal music and examine all aspects of style, technique, communication, and artistry.

In leading this year's sessions I'm joined once again by three favorite colleagues: Bach Festival soloists Rosa Lamoreaux, Catherine Robbin, and Sanford Sylvan. They are dedicated and distinguished artist-teachers. We are accompanied by our uniquely wonderful pianist Daniel Lockert. I cordially invite you to join us in Carmel for these relaxed gatherings and experience with us the joy of the singer's art.

Mary is a Minnesota native who just completed her Master's Degree at Washington University. In March she was featured in Bach's solo cantata #202 with the Bach Society of St. Louis. Other recent engagements include the St.. Louis Symphony and the Opera Theater of St. Louis, where she was an Artist-in-Residence in 1998. In April she was one of eleven National Finalists in the 1999 Metropolitan Opera National Auditions, and in April she sang in a special concert onstage with the Met Orchestra. In May she received First Prize in the annual Young Artist competition of the National Federation of Music Clubs. Mary currently lives in St. Louis with her husband Todd.

University of Michigan; Michigan State University Originally from Slingerlands, NY, Margaret now lives in New York City, where she is a member of Gustav Leonhardt's New York Collegium. Her wide repertoire ranges from the Baroque to the 20th century, including Bach's "St. John Passion" and "B-Minor Mass," Handel's "Messiah," and Mendelssohn's "Elijah" among others. Recent and upcoming credits include the Sorceress in "Dido and Aeneas" in an Apollo's Fire - Opera Atalier joint production; Bach's "St. John Passion" with the Charlotte Symphony and Apollo's Fire; and recitals in San Francisco and New York.
Email: mbragle@hotmail.com

Sean hails originally from Jefferson City, Missouri, and is currently completing his Master's Degree at Indiana University, where he has a full tuition scholarship as Associate Instructor. His recent opera credits include in "Don Pasquale," "La Cenerentola," "The Barber of Seville," and "The Elixir of Love." In the concert world he has performed Bach's "St. Matthew Passion," "Christmas Oratorio," and "Mass in B-Minor," Handel's "Messiah" and "Acis and Galatea." Sean is an avid soccer and tennis player.
Email: sfallen@indiana.edu

Aram was born in Bulgaria, and moved with his family to the United States in 1985. After completing his studies at USC (where he was the recipient of the "Outstanding Music Graduate" award) he went on to participate in the San Francisco Opera's Merola Program, and debuted with the SFO in Britten's "Death in Venice." He has sung with the Sacramento and Nevada operas, and has a multifaceted concert repertoire as well. Upcoming appearances include the Baroque Festival in Corona del Mar.

Email: klytemnest@aol.com