The First Lutheran Church in Manhattan Beach, CA is presenting a Christmas concert by the newly formed Opera Ensemble on December 22nd at 7pm. The Opera Ensemble is a group of accomplished operatic soloists who have performed with major opera companies and orchestras. The concert will feature seven soloists under the direction of Rhona Klinghofer, who has extensive experience as an opera singer and voice teacher. Refreshments will be served following the performance, with a suggested donation of $25.

1. FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH
1100 North Poinsettia Avenue
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
PRESENTS
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Opera Ensemble's Christmas Concert
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 7 PM
The Opera Ensemble is a newly formed group
of accomplished Operatic soloists. Collectively,
they have sung with the Los Angeles Opera
under the baton of Maestros Placido Domingo
and James Conlon, opened the Toys for Us
Christmas Show at the Nokia theater with
Stevie Wonder as well as soloed in the Brahms
Requiem with the Los Cancioneros chorus and
Orchestra. They have all won prestige's
scholarships and competitions for education
and performance excellence. Music Director
and founder of The Opera Ensemble,
Rhona Klinghofer earned her Bachelor and
Master degrees from the Juilliard School.
She has sung with Opera Pacific for ten
seasons as well recital and orchestral venues.
Ms. Klinghofer is currently on the staff at El
Camino College and teaches privately.
The singers include
Lauren Smith Woods - Soprano Ermin Cruz III - Baritone
Amy Rodgers - Soprano Alexander Perkins III - Tenor
Angaleen Molina- Mezzo- Soprano Stephen Clarke Doherty - Bass- Baritone
Anne Monique Pace - Soprano Jeffrey Smith - Baritone
Refreshments served.
Free will offering is appreciated ($25.00)