Past Events
CANCELED EVENTS DUE TO COVID-19 CRISIS
March 22nd: Concert with Choral Scholars at The Cathedral of the Nativity in Bethlehem, PA
March 22nd: Stabat Mater with Lauren Curnow, Mezzo-Soprano, Cristina Nassif, Soprano and Stephen Williams, Organist at Notre Dame Catholic Church, Bethlehem, PA
April 5th: Palm Sunday Concert featuring Stabat Mater with soloists Lauren Curnow and Cristina Nassif; choral selections from the Cathedral Choir; Cathedral of the Nativity, Bethlehem, PA
April 17th and 19th: Bach's Coffee Cantata, featuring soloists Lauren Curnow, Julie Kremm and Jarrod Miller; Ellen Rissinger, Piano; Berks Opera Company
CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19: OPERA WORKSHOP 2020
Muhlenberg College Music Department presents:
Unfortunately, Due to the COVID-19 crisis and school closure, our Opera Workshop performance has been canceled.
Directors: Lauren Curnow Madigan and Fiona Gillespie
Dr. Holly Roadfeldt, Pianist
CHRISTMAS CONCERTS AT ALLEN ORGAN
Ms. Curnow will return to Allen Organ this Christmas season as a featured soloist for their annual festive concerts.
Lauren Curnow, Mezzo Soprano Soloist
Christa Warda, Soprano Soloist
Allen Organ
Macungie, Pennsylvania
December 5th and 6th at 7:30 p.m.
December 7th at 2:00
EL NIÑO BY JOHN ADAMS
El Niño is a "nativity oratorio" that tells the story of the birth of Christ from the perspective of Mary before her child is born, and then the aftermath including the reign of Herod and Jesus' early life.
Saturday, November 2nd, 11:30 - Concert with Dr. Christopher Jackson and the Muhlenberg College Choir featuring excerpts from El Niño by Composer John Adams
Monday, November 11th, 5:00 p.m. - Lecture/Recital - Performance of excerpts of El Niño by Composer John Adams
Lauren Curnow, Mezzo-Soprano
Brian Chu, Baritone
Jessica Beebe, Soprano
Vincent Trovato, Piano
The Muhlenberg College Choir
Dr. Christopher Jackson, Director
Muhlenberg College, Allentown, Pennsylvania
DURUFLE REQUIEM
Please join the Cathedral of the Nativity for a performance of the exquisite requiem by composer Maurice Durufle.
Lauren Curnow, Mezzo Soprano Soloist
Ian Murphy, Baritone Soloist
Stephen Williams, Director
Cathedral of the Nativity
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
LEHIGH VALLEY MUSIC TEACHER'S ASSOCIATION VOCAL COMPETITION
Ms. Curnow will serve as a judicator for the vocal competition.
Moravian College
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
SOLO RECITAL - RESCHEDULED DATE!
A solo recital featuring the music of Argento, Brahms, Debussy and more!
Lauren Curnow, Mezzo Soprano
Vincent Trovato, Pianist
Muhlenberg College
Center for the Arts
Recital Hall
7:00 p.m.
SUMMER HARMONY: SEASON FINALE!
Ms. Curnow joins the Lehigh Valley Summer Harmony Men's Chorus for their final performance of the season!
Christ Lutheran Church
Allentown, Pennsylvania
3:00 p.m.
DIE FLEDERMAUS
Berks Opera Company presents a concert version of Die Fledermaus! This production will be in English.
St. Ignatius Loyola Church
Reading, PA
7:00 p.m.
Lauren Curnow, Prince Orlofsky
BROADWAY AND BEYOND: The Allentown Band
Come see the wonderful Allentown Band in a concert entitled "Broadway and Beyond," featuring the vocal talents of Lauren Curnow, Mezzo-Soprano and Eric Fennell, Tenor!
Miller Symphony Hall
Allentown, Pennsylvania
7:30 p.m.
SUMMER HARMONY CONCERTS
Ms. Curnow will join the Lehigh Valley Men's Chorus, Summer Harmony!
Five fun performances!
June 30th, 3:00 p.m. - St. John's UCC, Richlandtown, Pennsylvania
July 14th, 7:00 p.m. - Waldheim Park, Allentown, Pennsylvania
July 21st, 3:00 p.m. - Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, Emmaus, Pennsylvania
July 26th, 7:30 p.m. - First Presbyterian Church, Allentown, Pennsylvania
July 28th, 3:00 p.m. - St. Ursula Roman Catholic Church, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Lauren Curnow, Mezzo-Soprano
Vincent Trovato, Conductor/Music Director
LOVE AND THE LAW: THE TELEPHONE/TRIAL BY JURY/21 CHUMP STREET
Three one acts: Gian Carlo Menotti's English language comic opera, Gilbert and Sullivan's comedic operetta and Lin Manuel Miranda's hit musical!
Performed and directed by students at Muhlenberg College.
A co-production of the Muhlenberg Theater and Music departments.
April 25-28, 2019
Baker Theater, Center for the Arts
Lauren Curnow, Musical Director, The Telephone
Jennifer Cote, Director
Vincent Trovato, Pianist
BELVEDERE SINGING COMPETITION 2019
The annual Hans Gabor Belvedere Singing Competition, 2019.
Opera singers from around the globe compete for cash prizes.
Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA
Ms. Curnow will serve as a judge for this division.
READING MUSICAL FOUNDATION COMPETITION
The Reading Musical Foundation's Annual music competition.
Ms. Curnow will serve as a judge in the category of vocal performance.
A NEW CREATION: OPUS ONE
Please join us for an afternoon of beautiful music-- Opus One's Echo Concert performance of Rene Clausen's "A New Creation"!
Lauren Curnow, Alto Soloist
Jesuit Center for Spiritual Growth
Wernersville, PA
2:00 p.m.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT ~ SUMMER HARMONY
Ms. Curnow will be the soloist for the Summer Harmony Men's Chorus' Christmas Celebration!
Vincent Trovato, Director
Christ Lutheran Church
Allentown, Pennsylvania
7:30 p.m.
HOLIDAY CONCERTS AT ALLEN ORGAN
The World Famous Allen Organ's Annual Christmas Concerts! Featuring many of the talented organists from Allen Organ.
Lauren Curnow, Soloist
November 29, 30 and December 1st, 2018
Allen Organ Company
Macungie, Pennsylvania
For tickets; www.allenorgan.com or call 610-966-2202!
MUSIC FACULTY SHOWCASE
Muhlenberg College Music Department Faculty Showcase!!!
"Some Trees" - a song cycle by Ned Rorem
Lauren Curnow, Mezzo-Soprano
Christopher Jackson, Baritone
Alexandra Porter, Soprano
Vincent Trovato, Pianist
Muhlenberg College
Recital Hall, Center for the Arts
7:30 p.m.
CONCERT: SUMMER HARMONY
Premier men's chorus of the Lehigh Valley!
Vincent Trovato, Director
Lauren Curnow, Soloist
Christ Lutheran Church, Allentown, PA
3:00 p.m.
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
June 14 - July 1, 2018
Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.
Fridays, 7:00 p.m.
Saturdays, 2:00 & 8:00 p.m.
Sundays, 2:00 p.m.
Disney's beloved musical comes to Allentown!
Ms. Curnow will be playing the role of Mrs. Potts.
Muhlenberg Summer Music Theater
Allentown, PA
Empie Theater
SHE SINGS: A JOURNEY OF THE WOMAN'S VOICE IN OPERA
Muhlenberg College Department of Music presents it's 2018 Opera Workshop!
Students will perform in scenes from operas and classical musical theater.
Composers include: Mozart, Verdi, Gluck, Adamo, Massenet, Barber, and a little Bernstein!
Direction:
Lauren Curnow, Voice faculty
Fiona Jackson, Voice Faculty
Vincent Trovato, Pianist
April 13 & 14, 2018
7:30 p.m.
Muhlenberg College, Empie Theater
Allentown, PA
BELVEDERE SINGING COMPETITION 2018
The annual Hans Gabor Belvedere Singing Competition, 2018.
Opera singers from around the globe compete for cash prizes.
Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA
Ms. Curnow will serve as a judge for this division.
HOLIDAY CONCERTS AT ALLEN ORGAN
Annual Christmas Concerts featuring world class organists, school choirs and professional singers.
November 30th & December 1st, 7:30 p.m.
December 2nd, 2:00 p.m.
Lauren Curnow, Mezzo Soprano
FACULTY SHOWCASE CONCERT
Members of the very talented Muhlenberg College Music Department faculty perform!
"Il Tramonto" by Ottorino Respighi
Lauren Curnow, Mezzo Soprano
Vincent Trovato, Pianist
7:30 p.m.
Muhlenberg College
Allentown, Pennsylvania
LA CENERENTOLA
Berks Opera Company presents:
La Cenerentola (Cinderella), by Gioachino Rossini
Lauren Curnow will be debuting the role of Angelina (Cenerentola).
Jarrod Miller - Prince Ramiro
Jackson Williams - Dandini
Jeremy Galyon - Alidoro
Julie Kremm - Clorinda
Alexandra Rodrick- Tisbe
Andy Papas - Don Magnifico
Chris Cinquini, Conductor
Michael Chadwick, Director
August 11, 7:30 p.m. & August 13, 3:00 p.m., 2017
Miller Center for the Arts
Reading, Pennsylvania
DISASTER! A Musical....
by Seth Rudetsky & Jack Plotnick
June 28-30, 8 PM
July 1, 5-8, 8 PM
Sun July 2 & 9, 3 PM
Northampton Community College Summer Theater ~ INAUGURAL SEASON!
Come spend the summer with us!
www.nccsummertheatre.org
Lauren Curnow, Music Director/Conductor
Bill Mutimer, Director
JOHN & JEN, A MUSICAL BY ANDREW LIPPA
June 15-17, 8 PM ; June 18, 3 PM
Starring Patrick Davis as John, and Tara Taylor as Jen.
Northampton Community College Summer Theater Inaugural Season!!!
www.nccsummertheatre.org
Lauren Curnow, Music Director, Conductor
Bill Mutimer, Director
CELTIC CHRISTMAS
A evening of Celtic Carols and prayer for the coming new year!
Cathedral of the Nativity
Bethlehem, PA
Lauren Curnow, Mezzo-Soprano
5:00 p.m.
MESSIAH SING ALONG AND CHRISTMAS CONCERT
The Cathedral of the Nativity
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Stephen Williams, Music Director & Organist
Lauren Curnow, Alto Soloist
7:00 p.m.
HOLIDAY CONCERTS AT ALLEN ORGAN
Holiday Concerts at the famous Allen Organ Company
featuring Lauren Curnow, Mezzo-Soprano and Christa Warda, Soprano
December 1 & 2, 7:30 p.m.
December 3, 2:00 p.m.
150 Locust Street
Macungie, Pennsylvania
CONCERT OF REMEMBRANCE ~ MOZART REQUIEM
The Cathedral of the Nativity
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Cathedral Choir and Charter Arts School
David Macbeth, Conductor
Stephen Williams, Music Director & Organist
Lauren Curnow, Alto Soloist
7:00 p.m.
"FROM BACH TO BROADWAY"
Trinity Episcopal Church
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Lauren Curnow, Mezzo-Soprano
Christa Warda, Soprano
Mark Shoemaker, Baritone
Aram Basmadjian, Organ and Piano
3:00 p.m.
LEHIGH VALLEY MEISTERSINGERS VOCAL COMPETITION
Established in 1858, the Lehigh Valley Meistersingers is one of the oldest German singing societies in the United States.
Ms. Curnow will serve as a judge for the competition.
Muhlenberg College, Allentown
7:00 p.m.
THE LEARNED LADIES
Ms. Curnow will participate in a reading of a brand new musical, "The Learned Ladies," based on the play by Moliere, written by Composer Ray Leslee and Librettist Brian Dykstra.
Lauren Curnow will sing the role of Philamente.
A professional reading will take place at The New School in New York City, New York on Saturday, March 12, 2016.
1:00 p.m.
"TELL ME THE TRUTH ABOUT LOVE..."
Please join Muhlenberg College Department of Music Voice faculty members Lauren Madigan (Curnow), Brian Chu, Ellie Escher and pianist Vincent Trovato for a recital of unique repertoire including Opera, Broadway and Lieder!!!
Center for the Arts, Recital Hall
Muhlenberg College
6:00 p.m.
RECITAL PERFORMANCE
"Rufous-Sided Towhee," an original song composed by Alan Sultzer, based on poetry by Jane Hirshfield.
Lauren Curnow, Mezzo-Soprano
Alan Sultzer, Guitar
Center for the Arts, Recital Hall
Muhlenberg College
3:00 p.m.
COMPOSER'S CONCERT
"Rufous-Sided Towhee," an original song composed by Alan Sulzter
Based on the poetry of Jane Hirshfield
Lauren Curnow, Mezzo-Soprano
Alan Sultzer, Guitar
Center for the Arts, Empie Theater
Muhlenberg College
7:00 p.m.
GALA
Ms. Curnow will participate in a benefit gala for Congregation Keneseth Israel!
Music will include tradional Jewsih favorites as well as classical hits and Broadway classics!
Jennifer Duretz, Cantor
Allentown, Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA SYMPHONIA
Arvo Part - Te Deum
Johannes Brahms - Liebeslieder Walzes
Lauren Curnow, Mezzo-Soprano
Gregory Oaten, Tenor
Allan Birney, Conductor
First Presbyterian Church
Allentown, Pennsylvania
7:30 p.m.
HERSHEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Beethoven Symphony No. 9
Tamara Black, Soprano
Lauren Curnow, Mezzo-Soprano
Nicolas Simpson, Tenor
Jeremy Galyon, Bass
Dickinson College * Lebanon Valley College * Hershey Symphony Festival Chorus
Hershey Theater
Hershey, Pennsylvania
8:00 p.m.
STREET SCENE, BY KURT WEILL
Muhlenberg College presents Kurt Weill's American Operatic masterpiece.
Featuring guest artists Lauren Curnow as Anna Maurrant and Ed Bara as Frank Maurrant.
Michael Schnack, Conductor
Charles Richter, Director
March 26, 27, 28, and 29, 2015
Empie Theater
Muhlenberg College
Allentown, Pennsylvania
MASTERCLASS & RECITAL LECTURE
"Street Scene" artists Ed Bara (Bass) and Lauren Curnow (Mezzo-Soprano) will be giving two public masterclasses in musical theater as well as a lecture/recital (February 21) featuring a talk on American Musical Theater Classics with renowned director and scholar Charles Richter.
Masterclasses will be held March 13 & 14, 2015
Muhlenberg College
Allentown, Pennsylvania
CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA
Berks Opera Company presents a concert version of Mascagni's haunting opera.
Lauren Curnow will be singing the role of Lola.
November 8 - Historic Feeny Mansion, Reading, Pennsylvania
November 9 - Atonement Lutheran Church, Wyomissing, Pennsylvania
7:00 p.m.
LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO 60TH ANNIVERSARY GALA
The Lyric Opera of Chicago will celebrate 60 years of glorious opera with a gala of renown opera stars and performances! Featuring The Second City players, Renee Fleming and host Jane Lynch from television's "Glee".
Ms. Curnow will particiate in a performance of Vaughn Williams' "Serenade to Music" with past and present Ryan Opera Center members.
Sir Andrew Davis, Conductor
The Lyric Opera of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
6:30 p.m.
THE ALLENTOWN BAND
Concert at Trinity Episcopal Church
Lauren Curnow, Soloist
Easton, Pennsylvania
3:00 p.m.
AIDA
Opera San Luis Obispo
October 11, 7:00 p.m.
October 12, 2:00 p.m.
Ben Gulley, Radames
Tracy Cox, Aida
Lauren Curnow, Amneris
Brian Asher Alhadeff, Conductor
Performing Arts Center of San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, California
CURTIS INSTITUTE OF MUSIC FACULTY RECITAL
Curtis Institute of Music Summerfest
Recital of Summerfest Faculty Members
Lauren Curnow, Mezzo-Soprano
Patrick Kreeger, Pianist
Field Concert Hall
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
8:00 p.m.
CURTIS SUMMERFEST
Ms. Curnow, Mezzo-Soprano and alum, will serve as part of the voice faculty for the summer intensive.
July 7-26, 2014
The Curtis Institute of Music
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
BIMAH TO BROADWAY
Benefit concert for Congregation Keneseth Israel
Jennifer Duretz, Cantor
Lauren Curnow
David Umla
Rebekah Graver
Allentown, Pennsylvania
OPERA DELAWARE - SPRING SINGS
April 26, May 1 and May 4, 2014
Concert of opera favorites featuring the cast members of Baltimore Concert Opera's "Il Trovatore"!
Kirk Dougherty, Tenor
Victoria Cannizzo, Soprano
Lauren Curnow, Mezzo-Soprano
Timothy Mix, Baritone
Matthew Curran, Bass
Jeffrey Miller, Pianist
April 26 - Opera Delaware Studios, Wilmington, Delaware, 7:30 p.m.
May 1 - Delaware Theater Company, 7:30 pm.m
May 4 - The Baby Grand, Delaware, 2:00 p.m.
IL TROVATORE
Baltimore Concert Opera
April 11, 7:30 p.m.
April 13, 3:00 p.m.
Concert Version
Kirk Dougherty, Manrico
Victoria Cannizzo, Leonora
Lauren Curnow, Azucena
Matthew Curran, Ferrando
Timothy Mix, Count Di Luna
James Harp, Pianist
Giovanni Reggioli, Conductor
Baltimore Concert Opera Chorus
The Engineers Club
Baltimore, Maryland
ARSHIN MAL ALAN
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles, California
Arshin Mal Alan is a 100 year old operetta from the culture-rich country of Azerbaijan.
Role - Telli
Starring: Asha Lindsey, Ann Monson Schoenecker, James Judd, Wes Mason and Brian Ming Chu
Michael Schnack, Conductor
7:30 p.m.
A NIGHT AT THE OPERA
The Allentown Band
Waldheim Park
Lauren Curnow, Mezzo-Soprano
Eric Fennell, Tenor
8:00 p.m.
AIDA
Berks Opera Company
Reading, Pennsylvania
Concert Version
Miller Center for the Arts
Jennifer Check, Aida
Noah Stewart, Radames
Lauren Curnow, Amneris
7:30 p.m.
THE SECOND CITY GUIDE TO THE OPERA - THE LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO
May 31-June 30, 2013
The Second City and The Lyric Opera of Chicago collaborate in a hilarious musical revue!
Starring: Joey Bland, Beth Melewski, Lily-Anne Brown, Molly Brennen, Tim Ryder, Timothy Sniffen and
Lauren Curnow, Mezzo-Soprano
Bernard Holcomb, Tenor
Music, Jesse Case
The Lyric Opera of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
CONCORD WOMEN'S CHORUS
Concert "For A Dream's Sake: A Celebration of Women Composers"
Lauren Curnow, Mezzo-Soprano
Scott Nicolas, Pianist
Jane Ring Frank, Director
Concord, Massachusetts
4:00 p.m.
CONCORD WOMEN'S CHORUS
March 15-17, 2013
Concert "For A Dream's Sake: A Celebration of Women Composers"
Spring Tour
Lauren Curnow, Mezzo-Soprano
Scott Nicolas, Pianist
Jane Ring Frank, Director
Thursday, March 14th
Concert with Women's Ensemble
Muhlenberg College
Allentown, Pennsylvania
12:00 p.m.
Friday, March 15th
Concert Collaboration with Pennsylvania Girlchoir
Vincent Metallo, Music Director
Trouveres, Motet Choir
The Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 16th
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Elkins Park, Pennsylvania
7:30 p.m.
LOVE SONGS AND OTHER WONDERS
Concert featuring the music of Dr. Douglas Ovens, Composer
"She Sings", Song Cycle
Lauren Curnow, Mezzo-Soprano
Muhlenberg College
Allentown, Pennsylvania
8:00 p.m.
