Bevin Hill, soprano
Soprano Bevin Hill has captivated audiences with her radiant charm, comedic brilliance, and vocal finesse in a wide range of leading operatic roles. Praised as a “rubber-kneed goddess of slapstick,” she is equally acclaimed for the emotional depth and technical precision she brings to dramatic repertoire.
Recent highlights include the world premiere of Feather on the Wind—written for her by composer Thomas Ludwig—and solo appearances with the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra and the Ludwig Symphony Orchestra. A frequent favorite with Opera Company of Middlebury, her portrayals of Lucia (Lucia di Lammermoor), Adina (L’elisir d’amore), and Lisette (La rondine) have earned both critical and audience acclaim.
Ms. Hill has appeared with companies across the country, including Arizona Opera, Des Moines Metro Opera, Pacific Opera Project, and Opera Saratoga. She holds a Master’s degree from Manhattan School of Music, where she studied under Catherine Malfitano, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Carnegie Mellon University. A Georgia native, she was a District Winner of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions.
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David Troy Francis, piano
Two time Pulitzer Prize winning composer Ned Rorem says of Mr. Francis: He plays the right note with the right tone at the right time. (what more can you ask of any performer?) And with this, he adds that indefinable element of himself, which is the magic of all true interpreters.
Mr. Francis has enjoyed a 50+ year career of musical excellence and performs in recital throughout America and Europe. He has ten cds available including the world premiere recording of Mr. Rorem's Eight Etudes for Piano on the cd entitled The Americans. The Los Angeles Times raves of Mr. Francis’ playing: consistently absorbing whether in lyrical repose or propulsive fury. Two of his best selling CDs include his unique and compelling arrangements of American Hymns.
Mr. Francis is the recording pianist for such films as Pursuit of Happyness, Elegy and Fame. He has composed music for film and television.
Mr. Francis is the creator, composer, musical director and executive producer of the runaway smash hit musical BARK! - the 3rd longest running production in Los Angeles theatrical history. The wildly successful show has been mounted in theatres from Florida to Alaska and internationally in Brazil and Scotland. BARK! has been selected critics’ choice by the Los Angeles Times and The Chicago Tribune.
David Troy Francis was born in Memphis, Tennessee, and is best known for his steadfast championing and performance of contemporary American music. Now living in Roswell, Georgia, he is an esteemed concert pianist and recording artist as well as a respected composer, arranger and accompanist.
