David Heid - pianist
two epic song cycles
three acclaimed artists
The Schumann Project
frauenliebe und leben and dichterliebe
two stories of love and loss
JASON KARN, TENOR
Tenor Jason Karn has impressed critics and audiences alike with his vibrant, bright tone and dramatic characterizations. The New York Sun said of his Roméo in Roméo et Juliette, “He has an attractive soft-grained tenor that at its best reminded me a bit of the late Alfredo Kraus. Mr. Karn’s singing was flexible, smoothly phrase, and secure on top.”
Recently, Jason has been touring with New York City Opera’s 2016 International Tour as Don Jose in Carmen. He has sung on stages in Seoul, Singapore, Hong Kong, Sydney, Melbourne, Tokyo, Zurich, Geneva and Amsterdam. In April 2016, Jason made a return to Opera Carolina as the Young Gypsy in the North American premier of Aleko, and Beppe in Pagliacci. Voix des Artes said of his Young Gypsy, “Karn infused ‘Еще одно, одно лобзанье!’ with ardor and soaring to top C with panache and vocal abandon.”
In September 2016, Jason made his New York City Opera Debut reprising the roles of the Young Gypsy in Aleko and Beppe in Pagliacci.
Of a performance as Alfredo in La Traviata. Classicalsource.com said, Jason gave “a consistently robust and rugged portrayal of Alfredo that was appropriately aloof or compassionate, reflecting his character’s changing emotions. Alfredo’s profession of love for Violetta and his outpouring of joy were wonderfully sung.”
Noted engagements include his Avery Fisher Hall debut with the American Symphony Orchestra in the American Premiere of Vincent D’Indy’s Fervaal, his Washington National Opera debut as Scaramuccio in Ariadne auf Naxos, Cassio in Otello with Opera Carolina and Arizona Opera, Pittsburgh Opera as Al Joad in The Grapes of Wrath, Ferrando in Così Fan Tutte with Opera Carolina, The Duke Symphony Orchestra, Granite State Opera and Chautauqua Opera.
While a member of the prestigious Merola Program at San Francisco Opera, critics raved about his portrayal of Tom Rakewell in The Rake’s Progress. Mr. Karn completed a 2-year residency with the Pittsburgh Opera Center, where he performed Tamino in Die Zauberflöte, The Novice in Billy Budd, Scaramuccio in Ariadne auf Naxos, Spoletta in Tosca and Erice in L’Ormindo.
ANDREA EDITH MOORE, soprano
Soprano Andrea Edith Moore sings with a “certain opalescence that is particularly served by her impressive phrasing and inherent musicality.”. This season, Ms. Moore’s repertoire ranges from Bach to Morganelli with much in between. Ms. Moore has sung under the baton of Maestros Vladimir Ashkenazy, Andreas Mitisek, Timothy Myers, Gerard Schwartz, and David Zinman. She has performed with the Hamburger Kammeroper, Central City Opera, and is a regular principle artist with The North Carolina Opera. She has sung concerts with the Richard Tucker Foundation and on tour throughout South America with notable debuts in Buenos Aires at Teatro Colon and Rio de Janeiroʼs Teatro Municipal.
Among many honors Moore is a regional-winner in the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. In 2015 Moore was awarded the Durham Arts Council Emerging Artist Grant as well as a Performing Arts Special Activity Grant from the University of North Carolina to commission, produce and perform the world premiere of Family Secrets by Daniel Thomas Davis.
She holds degrees from Yale University; Peabody Conservatory and UNCSA. After serving as voice faculty at the University of North Carolina for seven years she now teaches privately while performing.
DAVID HEID, piano
David comes to North Carolina after a successful career in New York City as a vocal coach/accompanist. Among the many well-known singers he has performed with are Karen Beardsley, Susan Dunn, Adria Firestone, Carolyn James and Christine Weidinger. Also an arranger and conductor, he made his Lincoln Center debut in Alice Tully Hall in 1994. In the summer of 1997, he was heard at both the Darling Harbor Convention Center and the historic Towne Hall in Sydney, Australia. His coaching clients include past Grammy and Tony Award winners.
David is currently on the faculty at Duke University teaching piano and working with singers as well as being in demand throughout the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area as a collaborative artist. He has worked with many of the areas leading organizations including Durham Choral Society, NC Symphony, Raleigh Chamber Music Guild, Mallarme Chamber Players, The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle, NC Opera, Theater in the Park, Thompson Theater Summerfest, Long Leaf Opera and Triangle Opera. He was previously on staff of the renowned Juilliard School in New York City.
