Pompano Beach Arts is proud to announce an extraordinary new concert series produced by “Generation” Venetian Arts Society (GENVAS) specifically for the Pompano Beach Cultural Center. The Bell’Arte Concert Series, in its inaugural season, will consist of four fine arts salon-style concerts, each unique in topic and genre. The impressive lineup of internationally acclaimed artists includes opera star Eglise Gutiérrez, Tony Award winner Levi Kreis, operatic and soul powerhouse Alfreda Gerald, and violin phenom Rachel Barton Pine. The events are ticketed, and the $45.00 ticket price includes a post-concert champagne and dessert reception with the Artist. For more information, www.pompanobeacharts.org
“GENVAS has created an extraordinarily rich and varied program of concerts to delight our audiences,” said Ty Tabing, Cultural Affairs Director. “This season’s artists have graced the world’s most prestigious venues, and we are thrilled they will be sharing their immense talents with their South Florida fans at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center.”
GENVAS, “Generation” Venetian Arts Society, is committed to nurturing the emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being of all people through purposeful, thought provoking, and enlightening artistic experiences, while, simultaneously, celebrating the multi-cultural and inter-generational diversity of the South Florida community.
Performance Schedule:
An Evening of Spanish Romances, Zarzuelas, and Grand Opera Arias featuring
Eglise Gutiérrez, soprano | October 15, 2022 | HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
From The Royal Opera House at Covent Garden to the famed Liceu in Barcelona, Eglise Gutiérrez has been enchanting audiences with her brilliant coloratura soprano for over fifteen years. Tapped by Andrea Bocelli to share the stage during his world tour, the award-winning Cuban American opera star is also a dynamic concert performer who delights music fans with her incredible artistry and passion. For her show in Pompano Beach, the Miami resident’s repertoire will include Spanish romances, Spanish art songs, selections from famed operas, and zarzuelas.
Gutiérrez studied voice in Cuba, in Miami with Manny Perez, and at the Academy of Vocal Arts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She won the Mirjam Helin International Singing Competition, the Montserrat Caballe International Singing Competition, and the Marian Anderson Prize for Emerging Classical Artists. Gutiérrez will be joined by Luis Urbina, piano accompanist.
Opera News has stated, “Eglise Gutiérrez is one of opera’s next waves.”
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS, featuring Levi Kreis, Broadway star |December 6, 2022 |
Tony Award winner, Outer Critics Circle Award winner, and Drama League nominee, singer-songwriter Levi Kreis will be bringing his popular holiday-themed concert to Pompano Beach.
Beloved by Broadway fans for his Tony Award-winning performance originating the role of Jerry Lee Lewis in Broadway’s Million Dollar Quartet, Kreis has also starred in the Tony nominated revival of Violet, Smokey Joe’s Café, Pump Boys & Dinettes and the Broadway national tour of Rent. But theater roles are just a small part of his dynamic career trajectory, as this Tennessee native has also starred in films and written original music for film and television shows including The Vampire Diaries and Sons of Anarchy.
During his holiday show, Levi’s stunning piano and vocal talents will infuse gospel, country, rockabilly and jazz into a fresh and flawless collection of Christmas classics and holiday favorites. His storytelling and comedic timing will have you in stitches while his ability to embody a song will bring you to tears. Mr. Kreis will be joined by Jack Ciano, piano accompanist, Bass, Percussion, and the GENVAS Ensemble Singers. Don’t miss this unique and intimate evening from one of Broadway’sTony award winning talents.
“Effortless comedic timing and dazzling piano chops!” – Huffington Post