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Opera Roanoke presents husband and wife team Kerry Wilkerson, bass-baritone, and Danielle Talamantes, soprano in an uplifting recital entitled Americans in Paris.

Sunday, February 16 at 3:00PM
Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church

Husband and wife duo Soprano, Danielle Talamantes and Bass-baritone, Kerry Wilkerson are thrilled to present an all-American program of vocal selections featuring music from Copland’s iconic Old American Songs, original compositions written especially for their voices as well as cherished gems of the musical theater and American Songbook canon.

A prolific and versatile vocal artist, Metropolitan Opera Soprano, Danielle Talamantes can not only be found on the operatic stage but in the concert hall, and recital salon. Recently retired from the US Army Chorus after 29 years of musical service to our nation, Kerry Wilkerson has been described by the Washington Post as an “exuberant” performer with a “unique evenness in register”.

Collaborating with pianist Dr. Samuel Wellman

Lyric Fest – Soul of the City

More information coming soon!

Lyric Fest – Soul of the City

Sunday, February 23 at 3:00PM
The First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia

More information coming soon…

As part of the Willow Valley Community’s artist series, Americans in Paris will be presented by husband and wife duo, Kerry Wilkerson, bass-baritone and Danielle Talamantes, soprano. Mark Irchai will collaborate on piano.

Thursday, February 27 at 2:00PM and 7:00PM
Willow Valley Community
Cultural Center Theater

Songs of Love – Come along on a journey of music that encompasses the eight Greek definitions of love: Agape, Pragma, Storge, Philia, Philautia, Eros, and Ludus.

With a voice described as “clarion and made up of a prism of colors and layers,” Metropolitan Opera soprano, Danielle Talamantes captivates audiences from the operatic stage to the recital hall with her charisma and versatility.

Kerry Wilkerson, bass-baritone has been described as an “exuberant performer with amber tones.” Master Sargent US Army (ret) enjoyed a 29-year career in the military; singing and conducting for world leaders, Supreme Court Justices, politicians, and dignitaries of many nations.

As part of the Willow Valley Community’s artist series, Americans in Paris will be presented by husband and wife duo, Kerry Wilkerson, bass-baritone and Danielle Talamantes, soprano. Mark Irchai will collaborate on piano.

Thursday, February 27 at 2:00PM and 7:00PM
Willow Valley Community
Cultural Center Theater

Songs of Love – Come along on a journey of music that encompasses the eight Greek definitions of love: Agape, Pragma, Storge, Philia, Philautia, Eros, and Ludus.

With a voice described as “clarion and made up of a prism of colors and layers,” Metropolitan Opera soprano, Danielle Talamantes captivates audiences from the operatic stage to the recital hall with her charisma and versatility.

Kerry Wilkerson, bass-baritone has been described as an “exuberant performer with amber tones.” Master Sargent US Army (ret) enjoyed a 29-year career in the military; singing and conducting for world leaders, Supreme Court Justices, politicians, and dignitaries of many nations.

Close Encounters with Music presents their season finale concert featuring Danielle Talamantes, soprano, Alexander Fiterstein, clarinet, and Max Levinson, piano

Sunday, June 8 at 4:00PM
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center

more info coming soon…

Founded in 1972 by violinist Paul Rosenthal, the Sitka Summer Music Festival is now under the direction of Grammy-Award winning cellist, Zuill Bailey. In its over 50-year history, the Festival has grown to fill four weeks every June with as many as 24 concerts and events in various locations around town. The summer Festival regularly involves over 25 business and community partners, plus nearly 100 volunteers.

Husband and wife duo, Danielle Talamantes, soprano and Kerry Wilkerson, bass-baritone will collaborate with collaborative pianist and composer, Henry Dehlinger in a series of performances taking place the week of June 16, 2025. Their time as artists-in-residence will also feature the world premier of “To an Alaskan Glacier” written specifically for the Sitka Music Festival. The composer is Henry Dehlinger and the poem is by Charles Augustus Keeler.

More details and ticketing information coming soon!