upcoming events

Chad Sonka, Baritone

Opera Night

presented in partnership with the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra

Sunday, April 12, 2026, at 4:00 pm
Monday, April 13, 2026, at 7:30 pm

Experience the power and passion of Opera Night—an unforgettable evening of iconic arias, soaring choruses, and timeless overtures from the world’s greatest composers. Featuring the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra Chorus, along with acclaimed guest artists soprano Elizabeth Baldwin and baritone Chad Sonka presented by the Savannah VOICE Festival, this captivating performance promises drama, beauty, and brilliance.

VOICE Salon Series

Music in Bloom
Thursday, April 16, 2026 | 6:30pm

Spring is in the air at the Green-Meldrim House as we celebrate the beauty of the Earth through song. Come for the voices, stay for the fresh and fabulous buffet. Music in Bloom spotlights Festival Favorites Angela De Venuto and Leo Radosavljevic ushering us into spring with Peiwen Chen on the piano. 

Music in Bloom is sponsored by Brenda Kenworthy IMO Brian Kenworthy
Underwriting sponsorship for the 2025-26 VOICE Salon Series singers provided by Diana Langer Jones.

2026 VOICE Gala

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 | 6 pm
The Harmonie Club
4 East 60th St, New York, NY 10022

Join us for our annual fund raising gala in New York City, honoring Michael Ching,  composer;  Fabrizio Melano, stage director; and Carol Vaness, soprano.

The VOICE Gala celebrates the legacy of our art form. It recognizes and pays homage to the tireless work from the great artists, educators, producers and presenters of VOICE. This fund raiser, which allows net proceeds to go to artists scholarships of the season, is a very important and meaningful way to ensure the next generation of artists and art lovers alike thrive. This annual event is a VOICE family gathering — a time of reunion, sharing, and partaking in joy. We hope you will join us in making this memory.

New York City Events

Many exciting events surround the annual VOICE Gala. 

A Conversation with…the 2026 Milnes VOICE Awardees
Tuesday, May 5 at 6:00 P.M.
This event is exclusive to Gala ticket patrons

Milnes VOICE Scholarship Competition (formerly Opera Idol)
Thursday, May 7 at 6:00 P.M.
This event is exclusive to Sponsor level Gala patrons

VOICE @ Don’t Tell Mama
Saturday, May 9 at 4:00 P.M.
Don’t Tell Mama | 343 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036
$40 cover | $20 drink minimum cash only
VE & SVF alumni gather for a concert in an intimate and iconic cabaret venue to celebrate the legacy of opera, musical theatre and song. Maria Zouves hosts this one-of-a-kind event! Open to the public.
Please RSVP online with Don’t Tell Mama