SONG OF THE NIGHTINGALE (Lisa DeSpain/Melisa Tien)

A world premiere opera co-produced by On Site Opera and Brookfield Arts. Three locations: Brooklyn Commons, Manhattan West, and Brookfield Place

September 2023

“This was a winning combination of a score that was a pleasure because of its modesty and direct communication, a skillful cast that brought out every last bit of feeling and loveliness in the music, and On Site Opera’s intelligence, flexibility, and commitment to engage the public.” -New York Classical Review

Creative Team: Geoffrey McDonald (music director/conductor), Kara Harmon (Costumes), Tess James (Lighting), Beth Lake (Sound), Gabirelle Vincent (Hair and Makeup), Alexander Wylie (Props), Katy Early (Assistant Director), Scott Ethier (Orchestrations), Alayna McCabe & Sarah Ortung (Stage Management), Cris Frisco (Conductor at Manhattan West & Brookfield Place)

Cast: Hannah Cho (Nightingale), Nicole Haslett (Frog), Bernard Holcomb (The Curator), Eliam Ramos (Cow), and Chrystal E. Williams (The Collector)

Covers: Yohji Daquio, Jonathan R. Green, Nicolas Hudak, Teryn Kuzma, and Raphaella Medina.

Artistic Director of On Site Opera: Eric Einhorn

Photos by Fadi Kheir