Jason made a return to Opera Carolina as the Young Gypsy in the North American premiere of Aleko and Beppe in Pagliacci.

Jason performed to much acclaim with Theatre Raleigh’s Master Class as Anthony Candolino, Don José in New York City Opera’s Carmen in Bryant Park, and in New York City Opera’s International tour to Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Tenor Jason Karn has impressed critics and audiences alike with his vibrant, bright tone and dramatic characterizations. Memorable roles include Amneris in Aida, Elizabeth Proctor in The Crucible (telecast live on Mezzo TV), Federico García Lorca in Ainadamar, Dinah in Trouble in Tahiti, Secretary in The Consul. Lisa returned in 2016 as a guest artist in the title role of Carmen. Roles sung with Opera San Jose include: Isabella in L’Italiana in Algeri, Donna Elvira in Don Giovanni, Hansel in Hansel and Gretel, Maddalena in Rigoletto, Harriet Herriton in the professional premiere of Where Angels Fear to Tread, Suzuki in Madama Butterfly, Meg Page in Falstaff, and Third Lady in Die Zauberflöte. For the 15 season she was a principal resident artist with Opera San Jose. She has been described as possessing a “plush storm of a voice” and for being “a powerhouse vocally and emotionally.” Other recent performances include Dido in Dido and Aeneas, the title role in Carmen, Rosina in Il Barbiere di Siviglia, Fenena in Nabucco, and Madame de Criossy in Dialogues of the Carmelites with Sarasota Opera. Other roles performed with the company include the title role in Dolores Claiborne, Paula in Florencia en el Amazonas, the title role in Carmen, and she was also involved in the Hal Prince production of Candide.

Lisa Chavez was most recently seen with NYCO in a “star turn” as Maggie in the premiere of Bell’s Stonewall.

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