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Dreams & Delirium centers on Schoenberg’s Pierrot Lunaire, a surreal landmark for voice and ensemble that follows a lovesick clown through fantasy, obsession, humor, violence, and madness. Featuring mezzo-soprano Maya Sypert, choreography and dance by Pei-Ling Kao, and Tresemble.
Monday, June 15, 2026, 5 pm ET
Spanish-Language Song Masterclass with Maya Sypert & José Meléndez
Mikowsky Hall
Dr. Maya Sypert and José Meléndez guide singers through the rich and varied world of Spanish-language song. Drawing on deep expertise in Latin American and Spanish repertoire, this masterclass explores poetry, language, musical style, and interpretation across a range of traditions, inviting performers and audiences into an expansive and vibrant repertoire.
School of Creative Arts Residency, Waipapa Taumata Rau, Aotearoa
Victoria McGrath, soprano
Maya Sypert, mezzo-soprano
John Burke, tenor
Adelmo Guidarelli,, baritone
Jason Tramm, conductor
The García School Vocal Workshop Faculty
Guest artist with soprano Aubrey Aikens and pianist Aisha Hindley.
A guest appearance on a recital presented by soprano Kaelyn Howard and friends. More information to come soon.
Spanish Language Art Song with MAYA SYPERT & JOSE MELENDEZ
Dr. Maya (Hoover) Sypert, (mezzo) and pianist and vocal coach, José Meléndez explore the vast array of songs and poetry of Argentina, Chile, Cuba, Peru, Uruguay and other Latin American and European Spanish speaking countries.
Masterclass: Bel Canto Vocal Technique & Italian Art Songs with Maya Sypert
Mezzo-soprano Maya Sypert, Soprano Martina Bingham, and pianist Jonathan Korth present a musical prelude featuring Italian songs and arias in a short program inspired by the stunning photography of Siamo Mare. Marine biologist Simone Franceschini and photographer Laura La Monaca from Italy will take us on a journey through the beautiful images of Italy’s seas and coastlines.
The Siamo Mare photography exhibition accompanies the Italian Navy training ship Amerigo Vespucci in a two-year world tour, visiting over thirty ports and promoting initiatives related to marine studies, education, and scientific dissemination about the seas and oceans. This journey symbolizes Italy’s deep connection with the sea and the Italian government’s commitment to marine cooperation and research.
Spanish Language Art Song with MAYA SYPERT & JOSE MELENDEZ
Dr. Maya (Hoover) Sypert, (mezzo) and pianist and vocal coach, José Meléndez explore the vast array of songs and poetry of Argentina, Chile, Cuba, Peru, Uruguay and other Latin American and European Spanish speaking countries.
Maya Sypert (University of Hawai’i at Mānoa) and pianist José Meléndez (Academy of Vocal Arts, Philadelphia) present a recital of all Italian art song. The recital is co-presented by the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa and the Friends of Italy Society of Hawaii, with additional support from the Art Song Preservation Society of New York and Hawaiʻi Opera Theatre. The program features works by Cesti, Respighi, Santoliquido, Donizetti, Verdi, Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Pizzetti, Donaudy, and Tosti; and poetry by Dante, Petrarca, D’Annunzio, Leopardi, Vittorelli, and more.
Oahu Choral Society & the Hawai`i Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Joshua Habermann
Martina Bingham, soprano
Maya Hoover, mezzo-soprano
Michael St. Peter, tenor
Leon Williams, baritone
Hawaii Opera Theatre presents Hometown to the World by Laura Kaminsky and Kimberly Reed. Based on the 2008 ICE immigration raid in Postville, Iowa, this opera will be presented as a part of the 2021 HOT Digital Season. Click here to watch.
The University of Hawaii at Mānoa Outreach College presents mezzo-soprano Maya Hoover and pianist Jonathan Korth in recital, streaming live from Orvis Auditorium at 7pm HST. Joined by guest artist Jonathan Clarke Sypert, they will present a program entitled “Reflections” with works by Carlos Guastavino, Ruth Schonthal, Stefano Donaudy, Francesco Paolo Tosti, Erich Korngold, John Musto, and Tom Cipullo.
Hawaii Symphony Orchestra, conducted by JoAnn Falletta
Hawaii Symphony Orchestra, conducted by JoAnn Falletta
The UH Manoa Faculty String Quartet – Ignace Jang, Joseph Stepec, Anna Womack and I-Bei Lin – gives its first performance together featuring guest artists Jonathan Korth, pianist, and Maya Hoover, mezzo-soprano, and Rachel Saul, violin. Repertoire includes Chausson’s Chanson Perpétuelle and Brahms’ stormy Piano Quintet in f minor.
Martina Bingham, soprano
Maya Hoover, mezzo-soprano
Nathaniel McEwen, tenor
Levi Hernandez, baritone
Robert Wills, conductor
Performing the role of Mercédes.
Conducted by Jason Tramm and directed by Andrea DelGiudice.
Solo recital with pianist José Meléndez.
A program of all Latin American art song as the featured recital ending the ASPNY summer festival.
Performing the role of Suzuki.
Directed by Brian Luedloff
CSU Griffin Concert Hall
May 31, 7:30pm
June 2, 2:00pm
Conducted by Jason Tramm
Arias by Purcell and Massenet
Directed by Todd Yukumoto
Maya Hoover joins the Voices of Aloha on their tour of the East Coast for Midaregami by Megumi Kurachi. Visit the following website for tour dates and venues:
For tickets:
www.hawaiiopera.org
808-596-7858
May 20 @ 8:00pm
May 22 @ 4:00pm
May 24 @ 7:00pm
Brahms Alto Rhapsody and Beethoven Symphony No. 9
Glen Cortese, conductor
Orvis Auditorium
University of Hawaii Manoa
Honolulu, HI
Voice, Violin and Piano
Music from the 20th Century
Selections from Ruth Schonthal's Frühe Lieder and Alban Berg's Sieben frühe Lieder
Voice, Violin and Piano by Morton Feldman
Maya Hoover, Mezzo-Soprano
Ignace Jang, Violin
Robert Pollock, Piano
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