The Magic Flute – El Paso Opera
Sung in German with English & Spanish Translations Featuring Brian Downen as Tamino.
“Amor” on EPCF Jewel Box Series – 02/11/18
An afternoon love affair, just in time for Valentine’s Day! Mezzo-soprano Cherry Duke, guitarist George Salas and violinist Sandra Rivera take us into the echoes of the heart with songs of love, tender moments, and passion. Performance benefits the El Paso Society for Musicians of the Future.
Hansel & Gretel – El Paso Opera – Jan. 2018
Cherry returns to El Paso Opera to perform Hansel in her 8th production of this Holiday classic. Cast & Creative Team Cherry Duke as Hansel Kellie Rumba Rattay as Gretel Elisa Fraser Wilson as The Witch Justin Lucero, director Kathleen Kelly, conductor
Voices of Vedem: Yesterday & Today – 05/31/17
Reviving the popular set from their “Women’s Work” recital, Dena Kay Jones, David Ross and Cherry Duke reunite to perform selections from Lori Laitman’s VEDEM amidst a museum exhibit of the same name. VOICES OF VEDEM: YESTERDAY AND TODAY CLOSING EVENT FOR EXHIBIT MAY 31, 2017 5:30 pm – Reception; 6:00 pm – Musical Presentation & …
Women’s Work at NSU Vocal Festival – 02/19/17
Cherry is a guest artist at the 2017 Northeastern State University Vocal Festival. She presents her “Women’s Work” recital on Sunday, February 19 at 3pm and teaches a master class and a seminar on Monday, February 20 at 10am. “Women’s Work” will be performed with Farren Mayfield, piano and Dr. Anne Watson, clarinet
La Cenerentola with El Paso Opera – 03/23/17
Cherry Duke joins the cast of Rossini’s La Cenerentola (Cinderella) as one of the wicked step-sisters, Tisbe. Don’t miss this spectacular Hollywood setting of the fairy tale, directed by Garnett Bruce and conducted by Robert Tweten. The world-class cast includes: Stephanie Lauricella as Cinderella Randall Bills as Prince Ramiro John Boehr as Dandini Kyle Albertson …
‘Tis the Season for Opera – 12/03/16
On Saturday, December 3rd, El Paso Opera presents holiday-themed arias and well-known songs at the Plaza Theater at 8pm after the San Jacinto Plaza Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Featuring: Guest artists: Kellie Rumba Rattay (soprano) Cherry Duke (mezzo-soprano) Joshua Dennis (tenor) Benjamin Sieverding (bass) El Paso Opera Young Artists Jamille Brewster (soprano) Mariana Sandoval (mezzo-soprano) Adrian Salas …
DOG DAYS Record Release Party – 10/16/16
National Sawdust and VIA Records are will celebrate the release of the original cast recording of David T. Little and Royce Vavrek’s critically acclaimed opera Dog Days on MY BIRTHDAY! :-). “For this special evening, cast-members Lauren Worsham, Cherry Duke, and Marnie Breckenridge and James Bobick are joined by pianist James Johnston of Newspeak to perform excerpts …
Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony – 06/11/16
Cherry returns for her 3rd performance with the Missouri Symphony Society and Maestro Kirk Trevor, in Beethoven’s masterwork, The Ninth Symphony. Conductor: Kirk Trevor