**Program Change** MGS presents Emma Grimsley & David Walton, vocal duo

**Program Change**
Due to unforseen circumstances, John and Gillian Riesen are unable to perform.   MGS will now present soprano Emma Grimsley and tenor David Walton on January 31, 2025 at Reconsidered Goods. Emma and David will present their favorites from the opera and musical theater repertoire.  They will be joined by Benjamin Blozan on piano.

Reconsidered Goods will turn itself into a "cabaret" for the evening, the bar will be open, and you can shop creative reuse items as well!

Join us at 6:30pm for a pre-concert talk and then enjoy the music beginning at 7:30pm.  Reconsidered Goods is located at 4118 Spring Garden St in Greensboro.  Parking is on the side and behind the building, handicapped parking spots will be marked by the door.

Soprano Emma Grimsley has proved herself to be an artist that can span many musical genres, recently gaining momentum in both opera and musical theatre. Emma recently performed the lead role of Christine Daaé in the National Tour of The Phantom of the Opera which concluded in Toronto in 2020. While on tour she also performed the role of Young Alyce in Glory Denied with Des Moines Metro Opera and appeared as the soprano soloist in On Broadway with Springfield Symphony Orchestra.
Ms. Grimsley recently performed in the world premiere of Favorite Son, a folk opera by Grammy Award- winning Nashville songwriter Marcus Hummon; she portrayed Johanna in Sweeney Todd with Opera Tampa and Cinderella in Into the Woods with Annapolis Opera; and she was a soloist in Christian De Gre Cardenas’ Twisted Operettas at Joe’s Pub in the Public Theater. Prior engagements include Johanna in Sweeney Todd with New Orleans Opera and Eugene Opera, Tzeitel in Fiddler on the Roof with Shreveport Opera, and Barbara Conti in the Off-Broadway production of Figaro! 90210, which she later reprised at The Duke on 42nd Street.

David Walton dazzles stages across the country to critical acclaim as a versatile lyric tenor to watch. A favorite tenor of bel canto, Mr. Walton has frequented such roles as Ernesto in Donizetti’s Don Pasquale, Tonio in La fille du régiment, Ramiro in Rossini’s La Cenerentola and Almaviva in Il barbiere di Siviglia.
Equally at home on the concert stage, David has appeared as the tenor soloist in Handel’s Messiah with the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra and Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.  He also performs the many works of J.S. Bach including Magnificat, St. Matthew Passion, and numerous Cantatas, of which his solo in BWV 80 with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Robert Spano was claimed as a “vocal standout” and “right down the traditional line of a fine Bach tenor” by ARTS ATL.  David also performed with Cantus Vocal Ensemble on world tours including on NPR, at the Kennedy Center, and the Royal Opera House of Muscat, Oman.

Benjamin Blozan is grateful to be building a musical life centered around the piano. A long-time performer, most notably as a fixture for Greensboro Opera and area recitalist, he blends performance with entrepreneurship. Ben’s YouTube channel "Inside Pianos" aims to nurture piano owners' enthusiasm and enjoyment of their instruments by exploring recording, maintenance, musical artistry, and other piano-related topics. His "Inside Pianos Showroom" in downtown Greensboro features pianos for sale that he has restored. Ben holds a DMA in Accompanying and Chamber Music from UNCG as well as an MM in Accompanying and Opera Coaching from Temple University.  In addition to his degree work, he has attended workshops at the American Institute of Musical Studies in Graz, Austria; Académie International d’Eté de Nice; and the Académie de Villecroze.

Emma Grimsley & David Walton, vocal duo

Friday, January 31, 2025 - 7:30 pm
Reconsidered Goods

Live Audience Tickets

Loading Prices... Buy Online

Select a price and quantity:

×

Type	Price	Quantity

Request Printed Tickets

Tickets can be shown electronically at the door, or printed at home.
If you select this option, tickets will be mailed to you at the address you provide.

Processing... Purchase

Other ways to purchase