2021 | 2022 Season
Over the Rainbow
A Celebration to Benefit Opera Parallèle

Thursday April 14, 2022
Featuring countertenor
John Holiday
To help our troubles melt like lemon drops, the festivities will include a very special appearance by the inimitable star countertenor, John Holiday and our Master of Ceremonies, Michael Tate. The program will close with a duet with John and his cherished friend and colleague, world renowned mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade.

COVID HEALTH & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Prior to entering the venue, you will be asked to provide proof of vaccination through a QR code generated by Digital COVID-19 Vaccine Record Website, or an original physical vaccination card or photograph of it, along with a valid government issued photo ID (a Student ID for minors under the age of 18 is also acceptable).
Masks are required for all attendees when not actively eating or drinking. Please be aware that singers will perform without masks.
Opera Parallèle is so excited to be hosting John Holiday’s San Francisco Bay Area debut. John made his first appearance at The Metropolitan Opera in December 2021, and has 2022 engagements that include star turns in halls like the Lyric Opera of Chicago and London’s Barbican Centre. John’s widespread popularity extends beyond classical music, thanks to being a finalist on NBC’s The Voice and recent appearances on The Kelly Clarkson Show, and his outspoken advocacy for equity and inclusion lights the way for the future of opera.
Program
FEATURED ARTISTS

John Holiday
Featured Artist
Visit johnholiday.com for more.

Michael Tate
Emcee

Kevin Korth
Pianist
As an in-demand recitalist and coach, pianist Kevin Korth has collaborated with such legendary artists as Frederica von Stade, Isabel Leonard, Jake Heggie, Suzanne Mentzer, Nadine Sierra, Lise Lindstrom, Robert Mann, Joel Krosnick, Marnie Breckenridge, Nicholas Phan, Deborah Voigt, and Brian Asawa. Praised by Gramophone for playing that is “superb”, and “full of color and character,” his debut album, Out of the Shadows, a recording of American art song with soprano Lisa Delan and cellist Matt Haimovitz on the Pentatone Classics label was warmly received.
Celebration SPONSORS
as of 4/6/2022
Benefit Chair
- Alan Olejniczak
Lead Artist Sponsor
- Bernice Lindstrom
Rainbow Chorus
Co-Chairs
- Deb Stallings
- Paul Woolford
Prism Sponsors
- Donna Dubinsky &
Len Shustek - Jerry Roth & Ray Jenks
Corporate Sponsor

Polychrome Sponsors
- Didi & Dix Boring
- Bob Ellis
- Philip Goward & Theodore Ueki
- Thomas E. Horn
- Franklin & Catherine Johnson
- Lisa Lindelef / Nancy Petrisko
- Alice Morison
- Robert Ripps & Steven Spector
- Jack & Betty Schafer
Primary Color Sponsors
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- Sandra & Darr Aley
- Clifford “Kip” Cranna
- Ira Dearing
- Don & Andrea Fellows Fineberg
- Michael & Chelsea Gonella
- Judy & Jeff Gough
- Jane & David Hartley
- Stephen & Diane Heiman
- Alex Ingersoll & Martin Tannenbaum
- David Madson
- Patrice Maginnis & Eric Rice
- Elizabeth McMillan & George Varian
- Carmelita Mitchell
- Simin Naaseh & Farhang Ostadan
- Peggy Otum
- Ann Rudorf
- Terri and Bob Ryan
IN KIND SPONSORS

Saint Joseph's Arts Foundation
Venue Partner

Sapphire Hill Winery
Wine Partner

San Francisco Classical Voice
Event Sponsor

Hook & Ladder Winery
Wine Partner

Proper Hotel San Francisco
Hotel Partner

Ketcham Estate
Wine Partner

St. George Spirits
Liquor Partner

Merola Opera Program
Community Partner

Medlock Ames Winery
Wine Partner