Upcoming and Past events.
Gloria - Francis Poulenc
The Lexington Philharmonic series, “French Impressions,” will feature Jessica Bayne as the soprano soloist for Poulenc’s Gloria in collaboration with the Lexington Singers (Jeff Johnson, director). The program also includes Debussy’s La Mer, Ravel’s Bolero, and Overture No. 2 by Louise Farrenc. The Lexington Philharmonic’s music director and conductor, Mélisse Brunet, will lead the performance.
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Le Nozze di Figaro
In her mainstage debut with Opera Columbus, Jessica will make her role debut as the clever Susanna in Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro. With an all-star cast including Jorell Williams (Figaro), Bizhou Chang (Countess Almaviva), and Brian Major (Count Almaviva), this comedy favorite will be brought to Columbus audiences by stage director Bruno Baker in the historic Southern Theatre. Mozart’s brilliant score will be brought to life by conductor Casey Robards and the Columbus Symphony Orchestra.
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Le Nozze di Figaro
In her mainstage debut with Opera Columbus, Jessica will make her role debut as the clever Susanna in Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro. With an all-star cast including Jorell Williams (Figaro), Bizhou Chang (Countess Almaviva), and Brian Major (Count Almaviva), this comedy favorite will be brought to Columbus audiences by stage director Bruno Baker in the historic Southern Theatre. Mozart’s brilliant score will be brought to life by conductor Casey Robards and the Columbus Symphony Orchestra.
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Les animaux en récital
Jessica joins in a recital hosted by pianist Paige Crain for a program featuring art songs all about animals. She will be singing Ravel’s charming Histoires Naturelles where a swan, a cricket, and more come to life. The program also features Dylon Crain, tenor, Max Taylor, bass, and Pono Fike, cello. Come hear what the animals have to say!
This event will take place in the Recital Hall of the Singletary Center. It is free and open to the public.
Carmina Burana
The Western Kentucky University Symphony Orchestra collaborates with the Southern Kentucky Choral Society and WKU Choirs to present Carl Orff’s masterwork Carmina Burana. Jessica Bayne will be featured as the soprano soloist under the baton of Dr. Paul Hondorp.
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Jessica Bayne in Recital
This solo recital is presented in collaboration with pianist Nan McSwain and features art song repertoire from Robert Schumann, Claude Debussy, and Fernando Obradors. The live performance is being held in a private salon, but will be available to stream on Youtube. Click this link to be directed to the event stream.
University of Kentucky Wind Symphony presents Star Wars
Jessica Bayne is a guest soloist for Ron Nelson’s “Aspen Jubilee” with the University of Kentucky Wind Symphony as they present a program that includes music by John Williams and Andreas Makris.
Conducted by Dr. John Cody Birdwell and guest conductor Brian Froedge
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The American Spiritual Ensemble - Winter Tour
Jessica is a featured member of prestigious touring company, The American Spiritual Ensemble. The group is directed by its founder, Dr. Everett McCorvey, and is dedicated to the preservation of the American Negro Spiritual. The 2024 Winter Tour takes place between January and April.
For performance dates and ticket information, please refer to their website: American Spiritual Ensemble
NATSAA Semifinals
One of fourteen semifinalists, Ms. Bayne will compete for a spot in the final round of the 2024 NATS Artist Awards. She will be collaborating with pianist Nan McSwain.
This event is free and open to the public.
Celebration of Song
Celebration of Song is an annual holiday concert presented by Alltech. The program features solo and ensemble arrangements of holiday favorites old and new accompanied by the Alltech Holiday Orchestra. Ms. Bayne is an audience favorite and is highlighted throughout the program.
The production is also filmed by WKYT and broadcast on Christmas Day.
This event is free and open to the public.
Carmina Burana
Ms. Bayne makes her Lexington Philharmonic debut in their season of Epic Voices as the soprano soloist of Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana. She joins tenor Dylon Crain and baritone Christopher Burchett, along with the Lexington Singers, being led by conductor Mélisse Brunet.
Find more information and tickets at Lexington Philharmonic
Susannah
Jessica Bayne appears in the title role of Carlisle Floyd’s American masterpiece, Susannah. The opera is produced by Everett McCorvey and the University of Kentucky Opera Theatre, with stage direction by Dennis Whitehead Darling. Performances take place at the historic Lexington Opera House.
For ticket information please visit Lexington Opera House
Susannah
Jessica Bayne appears in the title role of Carlisle Floyd’s American masterpiece, Susannah. The opera is produced by Everett McCorvey and the University of Kentucky Opera Theatre, with direction by Dennis Whitehead Darling. Performances take place at the historic Lexington Opera House.
For ticket information please visit Lexington Opera House
Mahler Symphony No. 2 "Resurrection"
Jessica Bayne joins mezzo-soprano Courtney Porter as the soloists for Mahler’s second symphony presented by the University of Kentucky Symphony Orchestra under the baton of John Nardolillo.
Find information and tickets at UK Fine Arts