Savannah VOICE Festival LIVE
After more than a year of singing to our phones and computers, we zoom out to you LIVE! The Hostess City becomes the real-life backdrop to the artists you’ve seen on screen with new emerging artists in a season of memorable music. Don’t miss the passion and excitement of Season Nine as the VOICES return to Savannah!
Season Nine LIVE Events
Sunday, August 8 at 5pm – KICKOFF
Jewish Educational Alliance
Sponsored by Arlene & Allan Ratner and Ellen Byck
Tuesday, August 10 at 1pm – MASTER CLASS I
Howard Watkins
Demere Center for Living
Sponsored by Jane Gilchrist and the Georgia Council for the Arts
Tuesday, August 10 at 6pm & 8pm – ARIA
Telfair Academy
6pm performance sponsored by Dr. Harvey Lebos
8pm performance sponsored by Jeffrey & Cynthia Manocherian and Jan & Sam Durham
Wednesday, August 11 at 1pm – MASTER CLASS II
Fabrizio Melano
with Laura Melano Flanagan
Demere Center for Living
Sponsored by Jane Gilchrist and the Georgia Council for the Arts
Wednesday, August 11 at 6pm – HEADLINER
Liz Lang, soprano & Howard Watkins, piano
Telfair Academy
Sponsored by Gary & Nancy Radke
Thursday, August 12 at 6pm & 8pm – SONG
Telfair Academy
6pm performance sponsored by Arlene & Allan Ratner
8pm performance sponsored by The Salt Table
Friday, August 13 at 6pm & 8pm – BROADWAY
Asbury Memorial Church
6pm performance sponsored by Jean & John Fishburne
8pm performance sponsored by Peg & Ron Morris
Saturday, August 14 at 10am – COFFEE
Davenport House Museum Garden
Sponsored by the Feingold Family in loving memory of Joan Silver
Saturday, August 14 at 5pm – FEAST
Asbury Memorial Church
Sponsored by Jane Gilchrist
Sunday, August 15 at 5pm – INSPIRATION
Asbury Memorial Church
Sponsored by Dan & Phyllis Huffer
Tuesday, August 17 at 1pm – MASTER CLASS III
Sherrill Milnes
Charles H. Morris Center at Trustees’ Garden
Sponsored by Jane Gilchrist and the Georgia Council for the Arts
Tuesday, August 17 at 6pm & 8pm – FEMME
Charles H. Morris Center at Trustees’ Garden
6pm performance sponsored by Elliott C. Bardsley, IMO Marilyn Bardsley
8pm performance sponsored by Nancy Cunningham IMO her brother, Rev. Augustine W. Cunningham, O.S.B.
Wednesday, August 18 at 6pm & 8pm – FLASHBACK
Charles H. Morris Center at Trustees’ Garden
6pm performance sponsored by Carlton & Nancy S. Sheets
8pm performance sponsored by Toby Hollenberg
Thursday, August 19 at 6pm & 8pm -LIVE
Charles H. Morris Center at Trustees’ Garden
Sponsored by Dr. Garry & Susan Spector
Friday, August 20 at 6pm & 8pm -ROCK
Charles H. Morris Center at Trustees’ Garden
6pm performance sponsored by Audiology & Hearing Aid Associates and Norburg Chiropractic and Wellness Center
8pm performance sponsored by Winston Willis
Saturday, August 21 at 10am – COFFEE
Davenport House Museum Garden
Sponsored by the Feingold Family in loving memory of Joan Silver
Saturday, August 21 at 5pm & 7:30pm – BOHÈME
Asbury Memorial Church
5pm performance sponsored by Marjorie & B.H. Levy
7:30pm performance sponsored by Carolyn Donovan
Sunday, August 22 at 5pm – FINALE
Charles H. Morris Center at Trustees’ Garden
Sponsored by Naomi & Barry Cohen
Performances, venues and times are subject to change. All times are Eastern.
Savannah VOICE Festival Season Nine ONLINE
We came, we sang, we filmed! The Savannah VOICE Festival shares some of its special moments archived from Season Nine LIVE on stage for you to enjoy in the comfort of your home (opera glasses optional!). Check out six episodes of great moments, segments never seen before, and fun clips from our wonderful Festival Artists of 2021.
Note: Each episode is available for 72 hours after the episode air time.
Kickoff: Together Again
SVF Live Online – Episode 1
October 1, 7 PM
After a year of virtual work together, the artists of the Savannah VOICE Festival go back on some iconic stages of its beloved city for live audiences. Take a journey through the performances of this season and enjoy opera, musical theatre, and song.
Sponsored by Dayle & Aaron Levy and Bob & Sue Stephenson
Broadway
SVF Live Online – Episode 2
October 2, 7 PM
Join us for an evening of Broadway new hits and classic tunes! See our 2021 Festival Artists instantly transport you to the Great White Way!
Sponsored by Norburg Chiropractic and Wellness Center
A Night at the Museum
SVF Live Online – Episode 3
October 8, 7 PM
Enjoy an elegant curation of arias & songs performed by our 2021 Festival artists coupled with the beautiful artwork that lives in the Telfair Rotunda.
Sponsored by C. Elliott Bardsley in memory of Marilyn Bardsley
La Bohème
SVF Live Online – Episode 4
October 9, 7 PM
The Savannah VOICE Festival brings Puccini’s masterpiece La Bohème to life on stage with a stellar cast of Festival artists under the direction of Fabrizio Melano and Andrew Bisantz. This abridged production will have you enraptured in beautiful music with a night at the opera!
Sponsored by Dr. & Mrs. Michael Zoller
Headliner: Liz Lang, soprano with Howard Watkins, piano
SVF Live Online – Episode 5
October 15, 7 PM
Tune in to watch the stunning recital of Liz Lang, soprano with Howard Watkins, piano with special guest John Tisbert, trumpet. You don’t want to miss these incredibly talented artists.
Sponsored by Daniel C. Cohen
Finale: Until We Meet Again
SVF Live Online – Episode 6
October 16, 7 PM
Celebrate a collection of amazing moments and performances over the 2021 Savannah VOICE Festival! With highlights and behind the scene moments, we can’t wait to close this season with this incredible Finale!
Sponsored by Peg & Ron Morris
Collaborative Artist Fund Sponsors
John & JoAnn Benton
Dr. Michael Bonder
Chuck Chewning
Bob & Betsy Contino
Lawton & Diane Davis
Lynne & Charles Davis
Jim & Melissa Emery
Jamey Espina
Paul & Paula Fisher
Sharon & Murray Galin
Habersham Beverage Warehouse
Dr. & Mrs. Richard Hochman
Jules & Sue Homans
John F. McEllen & Harris Lewis
James & Bunny Montag
Kim Owens
Larry Pike
Mary Raines
David Schane & Monika Hunziker Schane
Michael & Gail Siegel
Rev. Todd Smelser & Dr. Jim Gerhart
Shelagh Thomee