Kyaunnee Richardson will be singing the role of Maxie in the world premiere of The Eleanors presented by the Savannah VOICE Festival, NATS and Opera America.

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Meet The Eleanors — Maxie, Ramona and Lilian! These three indomitable ladies are holding down the home front during World War II with humor, heart, the support of good friends … and a nightly scoop of ice cream. Foxtrot down memory lane into 1940s Savannah with composer-in-residence Jodi Goble’s swing and American Songbook-infused operatic score, with a libretto co-written by Savannah VOICE Festival’s former composer-in-residence (and interim Artistic Director) Michael Ching.

Kyaunnee Richardson will be singing the role of Maxie in the world premiere of The Eleanors presented by the Savannah VOICE Festival, NATS and Opera America.

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Meet The Eleanors — Maxie, Ramona and Lilian! These three indomitable ladies are holding down the home front during World War II with humor, heart, the support of good friends … and a nightly scoop of ice cream. Foxtrot down memory lane into 1940s Savannah with composer-in-residence Jodi Goble’s swing and American Songbook-infused operatic score, with a libretto co-written by Savannah VOICE Festival’s former composer-in-residence (and interim Artistic Director) Michael Ching.

Kyaunnee will be singing the role of Kate Pinkerton in Puccini’s Madama Butterfly with the Savannah VOICE Festival.

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Under Jorge Parodi’s baton, a timeless story comes to Savannah for the first time to win everyone’s heart. This Puccini classic – performed as part of a cultural exchange in its traditional form - is a Savannah OPERA production in collaboration with the Tokyo International Vocal Arts Academy. Performed in traditional costume with the Savannah OPERA Chamber Orchestra and directed by Maryanne Telese.

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