Upcoming Performances - FELIX JARRAR: COMPOSER AND PIANIST

Upcoming Performances

Felix Navidad: a virtual holiday film with Theodora Cottarel, JoAnna Pope, and Joseph Beutel
December 23rd at 7:30pm EST on YouTube

Composer/pianist Felix Jarrar concludes 2020 with Felix Navidad, his first ever virtual holiday special, which premieres on his YouTube channel on Wednesday December 23rd at 7:30pm EST with soprano Theodora Cottarel (Helios Opera), mezzo-soprano JoAnna Pope (Sarasota Opera), and bass-baritone Joseph Beutel (2021 Grammy nominee for Best Choral Performance). Felix Navidad centers on the lives of JoAnna, Felix, Joe, and Theodora in quarantine during the (supposedly) most wonderful time of the year. Driven stir-crazy by isolation, they create a virtual concert to connect with each other and their loved ones. The concert features THREE world premieres by Felix - “Bobby” (text by composer), sung by JoAnna, “Voyelles” (text by Rimbaud), a French art song sung by Theodora, and Traumlieder (text by Nikolai von Lenau), a new set of German songs sung by Joe. This multilingual film includes beloved works in the traditional operatic repertoire and Christmas music. The centerpiece of the program is Felix’s dramatic 2019 song cycle Betwixt Birth & Borders with text by Bea Goodwin, which is a politically charged interpretation of the nativity. While the concerts are free to listen to and watch, donations are greatly appreciated and encouraged. All donations go to the performing artists. For exclusive updates and more information on the concert, please follow him on his YouTube channel. Follow us on social media with the hashtags #felixnavidad and #holidaylivestream2020. Click here to RSVP to the event on Facebook for more information!