Guest recital
Mar
1
7:00 PM19:00

Guest recital

Alicia sings a solo recital in her new hometown of Richmond, VA in collaboration with Daniel Stipe on piano. The program highlights the theme of “sacred and secular” selections with respect to the Lenten season and the evocative springtime budding behind the scenes. Program selections include Barber’s Knoxville: Summer of 1915, a set of extraordinary Purcell songs, and H.T. Burleigh’s Five Songs of Laurence Hope.

Details at https://www.tlcrva.org/concerts

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Virginia Symphony Orchestra MLK Jr. Tribute Concert
Jan
21
4:00 PM16:00

Virginia Symphony Orchestra MLK Jr. Tribute Concert

Ms. Tagert joins the Virginia Symphony Orchestra for a concert paying homage to the visionary civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. She will perform a selection from Paul Moravec’s’ Sanctuary Road with the symphony, conducted by the esteemed Dr. Everett McCorvey.

Details and tickets at https://virginiasymphony.org/concert/a-tribute-to-martin-luther-king-jr/

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Virginia Symphony Orchestra MLK Jr. Tribute Concert
Jan
14
7:00 PM19:00

Virginia Symphony Orchestra MLK Jr. Tribute Concert

Ms. Tagert joins the Virginia Symphony Orchestra for a concert paying homage to the visionary civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. She will perform a selection from Paul Moravec’s’ Sanctuary Road with the symphony, conducted by the esteemed Dr. Everett McCorvey.

Details and tickets at https://virginiasymphony.org/concert/a-tribute-to-martin-luther-king-jr/

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Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition (Georgia District)
Nov
18
11:00 AM11:00

Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition (Georgia District)

The Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition (formerly the Metropolitan Opera National Council auditions) is a national competition for aspiring opera singers, with opportunity to advance through the district and regional levels to sing the semi-final and final round of auditions on the stage of the Metropolitan Opera House in NYC.

Ms. Tagert will perform competitive audition repertoire in the first round of the competition in a live district audition hosted in Atlanta, as she and other sing compete to advance to the next rounds.

Admission for this event is free and open to the public. Find out more about the MONC auditions at https://www.metopera.org/about/auditions/national-council-auditions/

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Siegfried
Oct
15
2:30 PM14:30

Siegfried

Alicia makes her debut Virginia Opera in her new home state, singing the Waldvögel in Joachim Schamberger and Court Watson’s brilliant new production of Wagner’s Siegfried. The third installment of the famous Ring Cycle, the opera picks up the story as the fearless hero Siegfried re-forges his father’s shattered sword, embarking on a quest for the greatest prize of all – Brünnhilde’s love.

Performances are across the state of Virginia, beginning in Norfolk and traveling to Fairfax and Richmond. Tickets and more information can be found at https://vaopera.org/siegfried/

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Siegfried
Oct
13
7:30 PM19:30

Siegfried

Alicia makes her debut Virginia Opera in her new home state, singing the Waldvögel in Joachim Schamberger and Court Watson’s brilliant new production of Wagner’s Siegfried. The third installment of the famous Ring Cycle, the opera picks up the story as the fearless hero Siegfried re-forges his father’s shattered sword, embarking on a quest for the greatest prize of all – Brünnhilde’s love.

Performances are across the state of Virginia, beginning in Norfolk and traveling to Fairfax and Richmond. Tickets and more information can be found at https://vaopera.org/siegfried/

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Siegfried
Oct
8
2:30 PM14:30

Siegfried

Alicia makes her debut Virginia Opera in her new home state, singing the Waldvögel in Joachim Schamberger and Court Watson’s brilliant new production of Wagner’s Siegfried. The third installment of the famous Ring Cycle, the opera picks up the story as the fearless hero Siegfried re-forges his father’s shattered sword, embarking on a quest for the greatest prize of all – Brünnhilde’s love.

Performances are across the state of Virginia, beginning in Norfolk and traveling to Fairfax and Richmond. Tickets and more information can be found at https://vaopera.org/siegfried/

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Siegfried
Oct
7
7:30 PM19:30

Siegfried

Alicia makes her debut Virginia Opera in her new home state, singing the Waldvögel in Joachim Schamberger and Court Watson’s brilliant new production of Wagner’s Siegfried. The third installment of the famous Ring Cycle, the opera picks up the story as the fearless hero Siegfried re-forges his father’s shattered sword, embarking on a quest for the greatest prize of all – Brünnhilde’s love.

Performances are across the state of Virginia, beginning in Norfolk and traveling to Fairfax and Richmond. Tickets and more information can be found at https://vaopera.org/siegfried/

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Siegfried
Oct
1
2:30 PM14:30

Siegfried

Alicia makes her debut Virginia Opera in her new home state, singing the Waldvögel in Joachim Schamberger and Court Watson’s brilliant new production of Wagner’s Siegfried. The third installment of the famous Ring Cycle, the opera picks up the story as the fearless hero Siegfried re-forges his father’s shattered sword, embarking on a quest for the greatest prize of all – Brünnhilde’s love.

Performances are across the state of Virginia, beginning in Norfolk and traveling to Fairfax and Richmond. Tickets and more information can be found at https://vaopera.org/siegfried/

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Siegfried
Sep
29
7:30 PM19:30

Siegfried

Alicia makes her debut Virginia Opera in her new home state, singing the Waldvögel in Joachim Schamberger and Court Watson’s brilliant new production of Wagner’s Siegfried. The third installment of the famous Ring Cycle, the opera picks up the story as the fearless hero Siegfried re-forges his father’s shattered sword, embarking on a quest for the greatest prize of all – Brünnhilde’s love.

Performances are across the state of Virginia, beginning in Norfolk and traveling to Fairfax and Richmond. Tickets and more information can be found at https://vaopera.org/siegfried/

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Cabaret with Anthony Roth Costanzo
Aug
14
4:00 PM16:00

Cabaret with Anthony Roth Costanzo

During her season as a young artist at The Glimmerglass Festival, Alicia joins this season’s Artist-in-Residence, GRAMMY-winning countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo, along with other young artists in an unforgettable evening of entertainment. Anthony Roth Costanzo and members of the Young Artists Program collaborative cabaret performance culminates his residency tenure —an intimate, cabaret-style performance sure to be full of surprises!

Tickets and more information at https://glimmerglass.org/events/an-evening-with-anthony-roth-costanzo/

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Cabaret with Anthony Roth Costanzo
Aug
11
4:00 PM16:00

Cabaret with Anthony Roth Costanzo

During her season as a young artist at The Glimmerglass Festival, Alicia joins this season’s Artist-in-Residence, GRAMMY-winning countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo, along with other young artists in an unforgettable evening of entertainment. Anthony Roth Costanzo and members of the Young Artists Program collaborative cabaret performance culminates his residency tenure —an intimate, cabaret-style performance sure to be full of surprises!

Tickets and more information at https://glimmerglass.org/events/an-evening-with-anthony-roth-costanzo/

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25th Anniversary of the Lotte Lenya Competition
Apr
29
1:00 PM13:00

25th Anniversary of the Lotte Lenya Competition

Alicia Russell Tagert was named a finalist in the 25th annual Lotte Lenya Competition, hosted by the Kurt Weill Foundation. A singing competition unlike any other, in which acting counts as much as vocal talent, this competition requires a wide range of repertoire from classical opera to contemporary musical theatre. The Lotte Lenya Competition showcases talented singer/actors to show they can "do it all" by presenting four contrasting theatrical songs and arias. Alicia competes at 1:15pm EST and the livestream link can be found HERE for her performance. Be sure to tune in at least 15 minutes early to hear details of the competition before she sings!

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Hansel and Gretel
Apr
23
2:30 PM14:30

Hansel and Gretel

Alicia makes her role debut as Gretel in Opera Birmingham’s production of Humperdinck’s beloved classic Hansel und Gretel. An English language adaption, this family-friendly show follows the Grimm Brothers classic fairytale of two children who stumble upon a witch who turns kids into gingerbread! Tuneful, colorful, and energetic, this show delights all your senses!

Tickets and information at https://www.operabirmingham.org/hansel-and-gretel.

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Hansel and Gretel
Apr
21
7:30 PM19:30

Hansel and Gretel

Alicia makes her role debut as Gretel in Opera Birmingham’s production of Humperdinck’s beloved classic Hansel und Gretel. An English language adaption, this family-friendly show follows the Grimm Brothers classic fairytale of two children who stumble upon a witch who turns kids into gingerbread! Tuneful, colorful, and energetic, this show delights all your senses!

Tickets and information at https://www.operabirmingham.org/hansel-and-gretel.

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Le nozze di Figaro
Oct
30
2:00 PM14:00

Le nozze di Figaro

Alicia makes her role debut as Susanna in Mozart’s masterpiece, Le nozze di Figaro which opens the Fargo-Moorhead Opera 2022-23 season. A witty comedy layered with drama, satire, and unforgettable music, this show is one of opera’s classics for a reason!

Tickets can be purchased at https://tickets.fmopera.org/TheatreManager/1/login?event=0

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Le nozze di Figaro
Oct
28
7:30 PM19:30

Le nozze di Figaro

Alicia makes her role debut as Susanna in Mozart’s masterpiece, Le nozze di Figaro which opens the Fargo-Moorhead Opera 2022-23 season. A witty comedy layered with drama, satire, and unforgettable music, this show is one of opera’s classics for a reason!

Tickets can be purchased at https://tickets.fmopera.org/TheatreManager/1/login?event=0

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Fierce
Jul
10
7:30 PM19:30

Fierce

Four teenage girls gather for a workshop on writing an effective college essay. The teacher asks, “Tell me who you are,” prompting each young woman to share her story. Ms. Tagert sings Morgan in this anticipated world premiere by Northern Kentucky-based novelist Sheila Williams and Cincinnati native William Menefield who create an evocatively authentic libretto coupled with a high-energy score.

Tickets and more information found at https://www.cincinnatiopera.org/fierce.

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Fierce
Jul
9
3:00 PM15:00

Fierce

Four teenage girls gather for a workshop on writing an effective college essay. The teacher asks, “Tell me who you are,” prompting each young woman to share her story. Ms. Tagert sings Morgan in this anticipated world premiere by Northern Kentucky-based novelist Sheila Williams and Cincinnati native William Menefield who create an evocatively authentic libretto coupled with a high-energy score.

Tickets and more information found at https://www.cincinnatiopera.org/fierce.


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Fierce
Jul
6
7:30 PM19:30

Fierce

Four teenage girls gather for a workshop on writing an effective college essay. The teacher asks, “Tell me who you are,” prompting each young woman to share her story. Ms. Tagert sings Morgan in this anticipated world premiere by Northern Kentucky-based novelist Sheila Williams and Cincinnati native William Menefield who create an evocatively authentic libretto coupled with a high-energy score.

Tickets and more information found at https://www.cincinnatiopera.org/fierce.


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Mar
27
4:00 PM16:00

Guest Recital

Making a return to All Souls Cathedral after her years as a chorister, Ms. Russell presents a curated program centered fear and trust. Her program highlights selections from Samuel Barber’s Hermit Songs, Purcell’s The Blessed Virgin’s Expostulation, and special spirituals by prolific black female composers.

More information can be found at https://www.allsoulscathedral.org/featured-events/feast-of-the-epiphany-46ynd-8xwkx-w2hpr.

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Mar
12
7:30 PM19:30

The Falling and the Rising

Ms. Russell sings the role of Doctor 1 in The Falling and the Rising presented by Opera Carolina. This powerful piece mingles interviews with veterans from Walter Reid Hospital into a thrilling story about a deployed soldier’s journey to recovery after a roadside explosion.

Tickets available for purchase at https://www.carolinatix.org/events/detail/opera-carolina-falling-rising-2022.

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Mar
11
7:30 PM19:30

The Falling and the Rising

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Ms. Russell sings the role of Doctor 1 in The Falling and the Rising presented by Opera Carolina. This powerful piece mingles interviews with veterans from Walter Reid Hospital into a thrilling story about a deployed soldier’s journey to recovery after a roadside explosion.

Tickets available for purchase at https://www.carolinatix.org/events/detail/opera-carolina-falling-rising-2022.

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Apr
11
2:00 PM14:00

Il barbiere di Siviliga

Rossini’s classic tale of love and wit comes to life at Fargo-Moorhead Opera as two lovers scheme to outwit their way to a happily-ever-after. Ms. Russell sings the role of Berta with all-star cast of Fargo-Moorhead favorites in April 2021.

Tickets and more information at https://tickets.fmopera.org/TheatreManager/1/online?event=0

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Apr
9
7:30 PM19:30

Il barbiere di Siviliga

Rossini’s classic tale of love and wit comes to life at Fargo-Moorhead Opera as two lovers scheme to outwit their way to a happily-ever-after. Ms. Russell sings the role of Berta with all-star cast of Fargo-Moorhead favorites in April 2021.

Tickets and more information at https://tickets.fmopera.org/TheatreManager/1/online?event=0

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Three Way
Mar
20
7:30 PM19:30

Three Way

Ms. Russell sings Maya in Robert Paterson’s Companion as a part of his greater work, Three Way (2016) performed with the other Gate City Bank Young Artists. In a futuristic view of romantic relationships, this mature-audience focused piece explores what love and all its repercussions.

Tickets may be purchased at https://tickets.fmopera.org/TheatreManager/1/online?event=0

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