It is the sound of kings and heroes, of triumph and dire warnings. It’s the call to arms and to eternal rest. The noble procession, the sound of climactic moments of joy, passion, and despair… From Jericho to judgement day, from animal horn and the hollow thighbone of an enemy to hammered brass, valves, and pistons, the iconic sound of the trumpet echoes through our common human experience. 

Join conductor and educator Oliver Prezant and master trumpeter Peter Bond for an interactive exploration of the evolving role of the trumpet in opera. During the presentation, Peter will play excerpts from Baroque, Classical and Romantic operas, and Oliver will share insights on the music, the composers, and the librettists. In addition, we’ll hear Peter play a famous aria for us as we look at the extraordinary influence of 19th century Romantic “bel canto” singing on the art and craft of trumpet playing.

For complete information, artist bios, and tickets, click the link below:

The Operatic Trumpet: Tickets & Info 

Thanks to our generous sponsors, Alice and Bill Fienning, in honor of Peter Bond, and Bernhard Holzapfel, in memory of Barbara Holzapfel.

Program and artists subject to change.

This program is presented by Opus OP Arts and Education Projects.