Meet the Artists of CARMEN, coming January 25 to the Koger Center!

Mari Hazel
7 days ago
14 min read

Artists' bios can be found here

On Sunday, January 25, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., Palmetto Opera celebrates its 25th anniversary with a full-scale production of the grand opera Carmen at the Koger Center for the Arts. This special performance features an internationally renowned cast and marks a milestone season. Tickets are on sale now through the Koger Center Box Office at www.kogercenterforthearts.com, by phone at 803-251-2222, or in person to avoid additional fees.

Carmen is set in southern Spain and tells the story of a fateful encounter between Don José, a soldier who is seduced by the fiery Romani woman, Carmen. In an attempt to win Carmen's love, Don José deserts his childhood sweetheart and his military duties. Carmen rejects Don José and turns her affections to the glamorous bullfighter Escamillo, resulting in a jealous retaliation and ultimately her demise. Though controversial at the time for its themes of working-class life, social rebellion, and a free-spirited heroine who meets a tragic end, Carmen quickly gained recognition for Bizet’s emotionally rich score and is now considered a cornerstone of the operatic repertoire.

This story has it all - love, jealousy, possession – and with famous arias like "Habenera," "Sequidilla," "Toreador," and Don José's heartfelt "Flower Song," it is one of the world’s most beloved operas.

Carmen will be performed in the original French with English super titles projected above the stage.

Palmetto Opera Ticket Pricing:

Prime Orchestra: $70

Side Orchestra: $65

Back Orchestra: $65/$50

Accessible Seating: $50

Student w/ valid ID: $20

*Student tickets include the Koger Center Restoration Fee. See below.

$5 off for Senior Citizens

A note on ticket purchasing:

Tickets for The Palmetto Opera's Carmen are NOT available through any other website other than www.kogercenterforthearts.com. Beware of third party scamming websites. These tickets will be more expensive and will not be honored.
There is a $2 Koger Center Restoration Fee on each purchased ticket.
Internet and Phone Sales: These sales are subject to additional fees that vary per event/ticket price. You can avoid internet and phone fees by visiting the Box Office in person.
There are free 15 minute parking spots on Park Street in front of the Box Office.

Koger Box Office:

806 Park Street

Columbia, S.C. 29201

803-251-2222

Monday-Friday

9:00 a.m.-5:00 PM

MEET THE ARTISTS OF CARMEN!

Victoria Isernia, Soprano

Carmen

Italian American Soprano Victoria Isernia is celebrated for her rich, sultry voice, praised for her “good acting instincts” and described as “engaging to watch” (Utah Theatre Bloggers). In the 2025–2026 season, she will make her mainstage debut with First Coast Opera as Pitti-Sing in THE MIKADO and perform Dinah in TROUBLE IN TAHITI with Amelia Island Opera, along with upcoming debuts with the Coastal Symphony of Georgia and the Romanza Festivale. The 2024–2025 season featured two notable role debuts: Judith in BLUEBEARD’S CASTLE with Bold City Opera and Hansel in HANSEL & GRETEL with Amelia Island Opera. Recent highlights include debut performances as Mrs. Nolan in Menotti’s THE MEDIUM and Musetta in LA BOHÈME with Amelia Island Opera. In 2023, she returned to the Utah Festival Opera & Musical Theatre stage, performing as Bet in OLIVER! THE LADY IN THE BALCONY (Mrs. Gibbs) and in Rorem’s OUR TOWN.

Accomplished in Opera and Musical Theatre, Isernia maintains a diverse repertoire spanning both genres. From 2020 to 2023, she served as a Resident Artist with Utah Festival Opera & Musical Theatre, where she delivered a series of acclaimed performances. Among her most significant achievements there was her role debut as Carmen in Bizet’s CARMEN. An alumna of the Manhattan School of Music, Isernia studied under the esteemed Maitland Peters. While there, she performed leading roles in DIDO & AENEAS (Dido) and L’INCORONAZIONE DI POPPEA (Nerone) under the direction of internationally acclaimed soprano Catherine Malfitano. She also appeared in Janáček’s CUNNING LITTLE VIXEN, portraying the Forrester’s Wife. A dedicated interpreter of the works of Gilbert & Sullivan, Isernia has appeared in numerous productions including THE MIKADO (Pitti-Sing) with the Hawaii Performing Arts Festival, PATIENCE (Lady Jane), and THE GONDOLIERS (Tessa). She is making her debut with Teatro Lirico D’Europa this season as CARMEN!

Nathan Snyder, Tenor

Don José

Praised for his “rich and nuanced" sound and “riveting” acting, tenor Nathan Snyder has built a reputation of excellence in all genres. His energy and impressive versatility make him an outstanding presence on any stage. Nathan recently made his debut as B.F. Pinkerton in Puccini's MADAMA BUTTERFLY with the New Jersey Ass. of Verismo Opera and Light Opera New Jersey, as well as the Duke of Mantua in RIGOLETTO with Teatro Lirico D’Europa (May 2025). Soon after RIGOLETTO, Nathan traveled to Kansas to reprise the role of Dewey Noyes in STAGGERWING with Opera Kansas, a role Nathan premiered, before heading to Quisisana Resort in Maine for the summer to perform the title roles in both ROMÉO ET JULIETTE by Gounod and ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD by Offenbach. After premiering the role of Dewey Noyes in STAGGERWING with Opera Kansas in 2021, Nathan experienced great success in contemporary repertoire, including Clarence Elkins in BLIND INJUSTICE with Opera Theater of the Rockies, Miles in PROVING UP with Opera Steamboat, as well as covering the role of the Visitor in Phillip Glasses IN THE PENAL COLONY.

Between contemporary works, Nathan has also performed standard roles including Manrico in Verdi’s IL TROVATORE, Rodolfo in Puccini’s LA BOHÈME, Don José in CARMEN and Sam Polk in Carlisle Floyd’s SUSANNAH. On the concert stage he has performed as tenor soloist in CARMINA BURANA, Mozart’s REQUIEM, Bruckner’s TE DEUM, and Stravinsky’s IN MEMORIAM DYLAN THOMAS to name a few. He recently sang the part of the Archangel Uriel in Haydn's CREATION with the Laramie Choral and Mozart’s REQUIEM with the University of Wyoming.

Nathan has also achieved high praise for his work in musical theatre, most recently in Loveland Opera Theatre’s production of BRIGADOON, where Marlow’s Musings said “Nathan Snyder’s vocals in the role of Tommy Albright are Magnificent! His “Almost Like Being in Love,” is worth the price of admission all on its own!!!" Nathan has performed, in concert, the role of Billy Early in NO NO NANNETTE and in Loveland Opera Theatre’s RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN JUBILEE. A Colorado native and University of Northern Colorado alumnus, Nathan competed as a finalist in both the Opera Birmingham Vocal Competition and the Denver Lyric Opera Guild Competition.

Some of Nathan’s other roles have included King Kasper in AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS, Count Almaviva in IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA, Belmonte in DIE ENTFÜHRUNG AUS DEM SERAIL. Recent performances include Don Ottavio in Mozart’s DON GIOVANNI with Teatro Lirico D’Europa (October 2025). Upcoming performances include Duke in Verdi’s RIGOLETTO with Teatro Lirico D’Europa, Light Opera NJ and NJ Ass. of Versimo Opera in February 2026. Of Nathan’s performance as Don José, Jernigan Opera Journal said, “… his wild abandon toward the end was riveting. He also managed the rise to the climactic B-flat in ‘La fleur que tu m’avais jetée’ and had a true crescendo/decrescendo on the note.”

Gustavo Feulien, Baritone

Escamillo

Hailed by the New York Times as “rich voiced” and by Opera News as "the sonorous baritone Feulien cut a terrifying figure as a wolfish, analytical Scarpia.” Argentinean-American baritone, Gustavo Feulien, continues his career with great success. This season he sang as Payador in Piazzolla’s MARÍA DE BUENOS AIRES with Opera San Antonio, a role that he also performed in the Theatro Municipal in São Paolo, Brazil and with The Atlanta Opera. This season, Feulien performed as Zurga in LES PÊCHEURS DE PERLES at the Teatro Colón in Argentina. With New York City Opera he sang as Silvio in PAGLIACCI, Escamillo in CARMEN and as Marcello in LA BOHEME in the Bryant Park Summer Concerts. Gustavo performed as Scarpia in TOSCA with Maryland Symphony Orchestra, with Gulfshore Symphony, Loft Opera and Heartbeat Opera both in New York City. His New York City Opera debut was as Silvio in PAGLIACCI, a role he sang also with Boheme Opera in New Jersey. Gustavo made his role debuts as Marcello in LA BOHÈME with Wichita Grand Opera and as Sharpless in MADAME BUTTERFLY with Gulfshore Opera – (Ft. Myers and Naples, FL).

Gustavo Feulien made a successful European opera debut as Belcore in L ́ELISIR D ́AMORE and as Count Almaviva in LE NOZZE DI FIGARO as a regular guest artist with Theater Bremen in Germany. His American career was launched with his Carnegie Hall debut in Faure ́s Requiem and with DiCapo Opera, Gustavo Feulien was part of a US tour singing Silvio in PAGLIACCI. With Opera in Williamsburg, he performed as Conde di Luna in IL TROVATORE. One of his signature roles is Escamillo in CARMEN which he performed in New York, Virginia and Montreal, Canada; as well as the title role in DON GIOVANNI, which he has performed throughout Argentina & USA. Over the last seasons, Gustavo Feulien has extended his repertoire to include some new Russian signature roles such as the title role in EUGENE ONEGIN, performed in Brooklyn, New York and in Tel Aviv, Israel where he received the IVAI Price for International Singer and Robert in Tchaikovsky ́s IOLANTA performed with Di Capo Opera in NYC.

His debut with Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires was as the baritone soloist in CARMINA BURANA. Feulien was part of the international cast of Verdi ́s LA FORZA DEL DESTINO. He returned to Teatro Colón as the Herald in LOHENGRIN and participated in the production of DON GIOVANNI. He also took part in the world premiere of Mario Peruso ́s modern opera FEDRA as Teramenes and performed at the 100th Anniversary of Teatro Colon ́s Celebration Gala. With Opera de Puerto Rico Feulien has performed as Malatesta in DON PASQUALE, Belcore in L ́ELISIR D ́AMORE, and the Conde in the Zarzuela LA LEYENDA DEL BESO. Gustavo was Escamillo for New York City Opera in Bizet CARMEN in September 2025.

He made his debut with Teatro Lirico D’Europa as the title role in Mozart’s DON GIOVANNI in October 2025 and joins Teatro again in winer 2026 as Escamillo in Bizet CARMEN at major USA presenting venues.

McKenna Slack, Soprano

Micaëla

McKenna Slack, soprano, has begun making a name for herself on the operatic stage as “the real deal” with a voice that “doesn’t just fill the hall, it fills everything in the hall as well” (San Diego Reader). She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in music from Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, California, and a Master of Music degree in Vocal Performance from the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, Florida.

Ms. Slack is the recipient of several prestigious awards including two first place wins in San Diego’s NATS competitions, as well as two Encouragement Awards from The Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition, and numerous finalist placements from various local competitions.

A sought- after soprano known for her powerful voice and command of the stage, some of her notable performance credits include Micaëla, in CARMEN, Pamina in DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE. Susanna in LE NOZZE DI FIGARO, Rosalinde in DIE FLEDERMAUS, Fiordiligi in COSÌ FAN TUTTE, Rusalka in RUSALKA, Musetta in LA BOHÈME, Laetitia in THE OLD MAID AND THE THEIF, Gretel in HÄNSEL UND GRETEL, Dido in DIDO AND AENEAS, Noémie in CENDRILLON, Chloé, DAPHNIS ET CHLOÉ, Yum-Yum in THE MIKADO, and Elena in IL CAPPELLO DI PAGLIA DI FIRENZE.

This winter, Ms. Slack is ecstatic to make her debut with Teatro Lirico D’Europa to reprise Micaëla in Bizet’s beguiling CARMEN at major USA presenting theatres on the east Coast. Currently, Ms. Slack serves on the voice faculty at Florida State College at Jacksonville where she teaches applied voice and aural theory.

Rebecca de Almeida, Mezzo-Soprano

Mercédès

Brazilian Mezzo-Soprano "Rebecca de Almeida gave a staggeringly commanding performance as Carmen. I will be following her meteoric rise” said Lisa Reisman of the New Haven Register and Shore Life about her debut in the title role of Bizet's CARMEN with Opera Theatre of CT in 2022. A couple years before the pandemic Rebecca switched her career as a pianist to become an opera singer, and she is quickly establishing herself as one of the leading mezzo sopranos in Connecticut. She has performed a variety of roles throughout the US, Latin America and Europe.

Her operatic roles include MADAMA BUTTERFLY (Puccini) Suzuki, WERTHER (Massenet) Charlotte, AMHAL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS (Menotti) The Mother, LE NOZZE DI FIGARO (Mozart) Marcellina, DON GIOVANNI (Mozart) Donna Elvira, CARMEN (Bizet) Carmen, LA TRAVIATA (Verdi) Flora, GIULIO CESARE (Handel) Giulio Cesare, DIE FLEDERMAUS (Strauss) Count Orlovsky, LA LIBERAZIONE DI RUGGIERO (Caccini) Alcina, ORFEO ED EURIDICE (Gluck) Orfeo, SUOR ANGELICA (Puccini) La Zia Principessa, GIANNI SCHICCHI (Puccini) Zita, CARMEN (Bizet) Mercédès, DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE (Mozart) Third Lady, COSÌ FAN TUTTE (Mozart) Dorabella, EUGENE ONEGIN (Tchaikovsky) Filippyevna.

Rebecca brings an “exhilarating presence and transparent energy to the stage.” She has been praised by TRIBUNA CT for her “luscious voice and warm timbre with a soothing, yet penetrating quality.” In the 22-23 Season, the Brazilian mezzo made her debut at Carnegie Hall (in concert), and in Mexico at Teatro Ángela Peralta as Donna Elvira in Mozart’s DON GIOVANNI, where was invited to come back to sing Marcellina in Mozart’s LE NOZZE DI FIGARO this season. With her deep devotion and love for Sacred & Choir music, Rebecca de Almeida is proud to be a recurring soloist of her beloved New Haven Chorale which brought her to Yale University’s Woolsey Hall to sing DURUFLÈ’S REQUIEM. The Hartford Chorale received her with great excitement as their Mezzo Soloist for Bach’s MAGNIFICAT IN D and Handel’s MESSIAH on their Holiday Concert in the 23-24 season.

Rebecca is glad to have been welcomed to the professional choir CONCORA and to have some other role debuts, as Charlotte in Massenet’s WERTHER with Modern Vintage Opera, and as Suzuki in Puccini’s MADAMA BUTTERFLY with CT Lyric Opera in Connecticut where she resides.

Rebecca made her debut with Teatro Lirico D’Europa as Maddalena in Verdi’s RIGOLETTO in May 2025 and will perform the role of Mercédès in Bizet CARMEN with TLD at major US presenting venues in winter 2026.

Stephanie Foster, Soprano

Frasquita

New York/Boston based soprano Stephanie Foster has begun a vibrant artistic career as a multifaceted musician and teacher. She graduated with both a master’s degree and additional Performance Certificate from the Manhattan School of Music, after having completed her BA in Music at Connecticut College. Over the past several years, Stephanie has been awarded a variety of performance opportunities in the United States and Europe, from full scale operatic and musical theater productions to recital and oratorio.

Recent operatic roles include Miss Jessel (THE TURN OF THE SCREW), Zerlina and Donna Elvira (DON GIOVANNI), Frasquita (CARMEN), Musetta (LA BOHÈME), Morgana (ALCINA), Erste Dame (DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE), and Adele (DIE FLEDERMAUS), while concert appearances include concerts with the Vista Philharmonic and Hillyer Festival Orchestras, and multiple presentations of Pergolesi’s STABAT MATER. In addition to performing, she has taken on projects in the production realm, most notably serving as assistant stage director for operas at Manhattan School of Music and the Aspen Music Festival.

Stephanie is an active music teacher and tutor, specializing in voice, piano, music theory, and ear training. Stephanie is making her debut with Teatro Lirico D'Europa in Autumn 2025 as Zerlina in Mozart's DON GIOVANNI and will join Teatro Lirico's cast of Bizet CARMEN in winter 2026 as Frasquita!

Vladimir Hristov, Bass

Morales

Bulgarian bass Vladimir Hristov has been a soloist with Teatro Lirico D'Europa in performances in the USA and Europe since the winter of 2003. His roles include the Bonze in MADAMA BUTTERFLY, Monterone in RIGOLETTO, Sciarrone in TOSCA, Fiorello in BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA, the King in AIDA, Dr. Grenvil in LA TRAVIATA, Moralesin CARMEN and the High Priest in NABUCCO with Teatro Lirico and Opera De Massy – Paris.

Seth Younglove, Tenor

Remendado

American tenor, Seth Younglove is a born-and-raised native to South Carolina. He earned his BA in Music (vocal performance) and Theatre (performance) at the College of Charleston. Following his undergrad, he stayed with the College of Charleston School of Music as an Artist in Residence to continue his career and education. Along with his education, Seth was recently selected as an Emerging Artist for the Seagle Festival 2025 season where he performed Billy Crocker (ANYTHING GOES), Don José (cover) (CARMEN), and Beckmann/Henry (MAYO BUCKNER). This is Seth’s second time performing with Teatro Lirico D’Europa as he performed Spoletta (TOSCA) in their 2025 season.

Some of Seth’s recent performances include Remendado (CARMEN), Charleston Opera Theater; Normanno (LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR), Gulfshore Opera; Rodolfo (LA BOHÈME) Charleston Opera Theater (cover), Greve Opera Academy; Tamino (DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE) Hoffmann (LES CONTES D’HOFFMANN) and Eisenstein (DIE FLEDERMAUS), College of Charleston Opera.

John Tibbetts, Baritone

Le Dancaïre

Versatile baritone John Tibbetts, praised for his “unexpectedly rich voice” and “reverberating tones" (Palm Beach Post), serves as Artistic Director of Amelia Island Opera, where he recently sang Sharpless in MADAMA BUTTERFLY and the title role in Rossini’s IL SIGNOR BRUSCHINO. In 2024, he made his Opera Tampa debut as Masetto in DON GIOVANNI, a role he previously performed with Gulfshore Opera. Tibbetts has appeared as a soloist with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and performed Britten’s WAR REQUIEM and Orff’s CARMINA BURANA with the American Festival Orchestra and Utah Festival Opera.

Internationally, he debuted as Adam in Edwin Huizinga’s film ANGEL with Toronto’s Opera Atelier. Other highlights include Ping in TURANDOT with Opera Grand Rapids and Le Dancaïre in CARMEN with the Richmond Symphony alongside Denyce Graves. A Benenson Young Artist with Palm Beach Opera, he was lauded for his “adept, well-characterized performance” as Fiorello in IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA. He has also performed with Cincinnati Opera, Opera Theatre of St. Louis, Sarasota Opera, Kentucky Opera, Opera Saratoga, Virginia Opera, and Hawaii Performing Arts Festival. He holds a Master’s in Voice from the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, praised for his “unexpectedly rich voice” and “reverberating tones” (Palm Beach Post), serves as Artistic Director of Amelia Island Opera, where he recently sang Sharpless in MADAMA BUTTERFLY and the title role in Rossini’s IL SIGNOR BRUSCHINO.

In 2024, he made his Opera Tampa debut as Masetto in DON GIOVANNI, a role he previously performed with Gulfshore Opera. Tibbetts has appeared as a soloist with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and performed Britten’s WAR REQUIEM and Orff’s CARMINA BURANA with the American Festival Orchestra and Utah Festival Opera.

Saratoga, Virginia Opera, and Hawaii Performing Arts Festival. He holds a Master’s in Voice from the Cincinnati College- Conservatory of Music.

Maestro Jason Tramm

Conductor

Hailed as a "Conductor to Watch" by Symphony Magazine and as "filled with Italianate passion" by the Huffington Post, Jason C. Tramm's work in the choral, symphonic, and operatic realms has received critical acclaim throughout the United States and abroad. Maestro Tramm currently holds the following musical positions: Artistic Director/Principal Conductor, MidAtlantic

Artistic Productions (with whom he made his Carnegie Hall (Stern Auditorium debut in 2015). Executive Director: Light Opera of New Jersey, Music Director: Taghkanic Chorale, Music Director: Putnam Chorale, and is the newly named General and Artistic Director of the New Rochelle Opera. He served as Artistic Director of the New Jersey State Opera from 2008 to 2012, where he collaborated with some of the finest voices in opera, including Samuel Ramey, Vladimir Galouzine, Angela Brown, Gregg Baker, and Paul Plishka. His 2009 HDTV broadcast with PBS affiliate NJN of "Verdi Requiem: Live from Ocean Grove" garnered an Emmy Award nomination.

The busy maestro is entering his 20th season as Director of Music, in Residence, of the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association in the summer months, where he leads the choral, orchestral, and oratorio performances in the historic 6,500-seat Great Auditorium. In addition to the Ocean Grove Choir Festival, a beloved event in its 72nd year and attended by thousands, he has appeared on two National Public Radio broadcasts with organ virtuoso Gordon Turk and symphonic orchestra. An accomplished educator, he serves as an Associate Professor and Director of Choral Activities at Seton Hall University, where he leads the University Chorus, Chamber Choir, Orchestra, and teaches conducting. In 2017, Seton Hall University awarded him the University Faculty Teacher of the Year.

Educating and mentoring the next generation of musicians has always been a central part of Jason Tramm's career. He is also actively sought as a clinician and regularly presents lectures on a wide variety of musical topics. Dr. Tramm holds degrees in music from the Crane School, the Hartt School, and a DMA in Conducting from Rutgers University, where he was the recipient of their prestigious Presidential Fellowship. In 2003, he joined the ranks of Metropolitan Opera Stars Renee Fleming and Stephanie Blythe when he was honored with the Rising Star Award from the SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association. A sought-after guest conductor, he has led symphonic and operatic performances in Italy, Romania, Hungary, and Albania.

Engagements for the 24/25 season included Teatro Lirico D'Europa (South Carolina), New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera, Light Opera New Jersey, Palmetto Opera (Columbia, SC), Adelphi Orchestra (Riverdell, NJ), White Rose Classical Concerts (York, PA), The Washington Opera Society (Washington D.C.), the Summer Stars Classical Concert Series (Ocean Grove, NJ), and the New Voice Festival (Rome, Italy).

GIORGIO LALOV

Artistic Director, Stage Director, Set and Costumes Design

Born in Bulgaria, Giorgio (Gueorgui) Lalov has been the stage director and artistic director of Teatro Lirico D'Europa, an international opera touring company since 1986 and has just been appointed as the new Artistic Director and GM of NJ Association of Verismo Opera. Teatro Lirico D’Europa has completed 20 consecutive years of USA tours and over 5,000 performances at major venues WORLD-WIDE. Lalov has been performing in and directing full-scale opera productions with international casts since his debut at La Scala, Milan at the age of 25. He speaks English, French, Italian, Bulgarian, and Russian fluently.

Since 1988, his productions have been presented at major venues in France, Belgium Switzerland, Portugal, Spain, the Netherlands, Japan, Germany, Italy, Sicily, Denmark, South America, the Island of Martinique, and the USA including performances for Opera Dijon - France, Opera De Massy - Paris, Salle Pleyel - Paris, Pavillion Baltard - Paris, Okinawa Performing Arts Center, Japan, Tivoli Gardens - Copenhagen, Theatre Carre - Amsterdam, Congresshaus - Zurich, Theatre Trinidade - Lisbon, Teatro Atlantida - Barcelona, Salida de La Compania - Madrid, Teatro Cervantes - Madrid, Teatro Bueno Vallejo - Madrid, Teatro Lope de Vega - Seville, Le Cirque Royale - Brussels, LʼAtrium Theatre on the Island of Martinique, Theatre Margharita – Trapani -Sicily, Teatro Gentile – Fabriano, Italy and Festivals in "Open Air" in Italy: Festival Busetto - Busetto – Parma, Festival San Giovanne Valdarno, Arezzo Spello – Perugia, Montecatini Terme – Pistola, Siena Chianciano Terme – Siena, Cortona – Aenzzo, Padova Aimini Diamonte and over 150 major performing arts venues throughout the USA including Cerritos, CA Center for Performing Arts, McCallum Theatre, Palm Desert, CA, California Center for the Arts, Escondido, Vilar Center for the Arts, Beaver Creek, CO, Boston’s Emerson Majestic Theatre, New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Stanley Perf. Arts Center, Utica, NY, The Fox Theatre, Atlanta, GA, Moran Theatre at Jacksonville PAC Jacksonville, FL, Naples Philharmonic Center, Naples, FL, Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater, FL, Van Wezel Perf. Arts Center, Sarasota, FL Barbara Mann Perf. Arts Hall, Ft. Myers, FL Broward Center for the Perf Arts, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Touhill Perf. Arts Center, St.

Louis, MO, Merrill Auditorium, Portland, ME. Koger Center for Perf. Arts Columbia, SC, Galliard Auditorium, Charleston, SC, Peace Center for the Perf. Arts, Greenville, SC, Peabody Auditorium, Daytona, FL, The Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, FL, The Hippodrome Theatre, Baltimore, MD, Coranado Theatre, Rockford, IL, Shea’s Perf, Arts Center, Buffalo, NY The Lila Cockrell Theatre, San Antonio, TX Grand Opera House, Wilmington, DE and performances of opera for over a dozen American regional opera companies:

Syracuse Opera, Opera Rochester, Opera Delaware, Augusta Opera, Palmetto Opera - SC, Opera New Hampshire, Golden Gate Opera, Springfield Regional Opera, Palm Desert Opera Guild, Shreveport Opera, Opera Asheville, NC, Opera Tampa Bay, Gold Coast Opera, Baltimore Opera Theatre, Nickel City Opera, Opera Niagara, NY, CT Lyric Opera, Boheme Opera NJ Light Opera NJ and Wichita Grand Opera. Mr. Lalov has designed sets and costumes and staged full-scale opera productions for: Puccini's LA BOHEME, TOSCA and MADAMA BUTTERFLY, Verdi's LA TRAVIATA, IL TROVATORE, RIGOLETTO, AIDA, and NABUCCO, Mozart's DON GIOVANNI, LE NOZZE DI FIGARO, DIE ENTFÜHRUNG AUS DEM SERAI, and DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE, Bizet's CARMEN, Wagner's LOHENGRIN, Lehar's MERRY WIDOW, Donizetti's LUCIA DI LAMMERMORE and L'ELISIR D'AMORE, Strauss’s DIE FLEDERMAUS, Rossini's IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA, Mascagni's CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA, Leoncavallo's I PAGLIACCI and Mussorgsky's BORIS GODUNOV to outstanding critical acclaim from both European and American critics.

Meet the Artists of CARMEN, coming January 25 to the Koger Center!

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