Join MABC’s Madison Sounds for a captivating evening featuring highlights from Tchaikovsky’s iconic opera Eugene Onegin, accompanied by piano and enriched with narration from Vladimir Nabokov’s masterful translation of Pushkin’s timeless masterpiece, narrated by celebrated director and acting coach Marc Verzatt.

The performance will take place on Thursday, February 20, at 7:30 PM in the historic sanctuary of Madison Avenue Baptist Church.

This special event showcases the extraordinary talent of the MABC Emerging Artists Program Fellows, a dynamic group of rising stars representing diverse cultural and musical backgrounds:

•Anna Aistova, Russian-American soprano

•AddieRose Brown, American mezzo-soprano

•Andres Penalver, Venezuelan-American tenor

•Blake Austin Brooks, American baritone

MABC’s Madison Sounds and Emerging Artists programs are dedicated to supporting aspiring artists by providing essential performance opportunities and professional training. These initiatives embody the church’s mission of fostering love, inclusion, and artistic excellence within the community.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece in an intimate and inspiring setting!

Location: Madison Avenue Baptist Church, 129 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016

Date/Time: Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 7:30 PM

About Madison Avenue Baptist Church

Madison Avenue Baptist Church, located in the heart of New York City, is a historic congregation committed to love, inclusion, and the transformative power of music. Through its Madison Sounds and Emerging Artists programs, the church celebrates the arts as a universal language of hope and community.