OperaBend Spring Concert

OperaBend and the COCC Opera Performance Class will be presenting a Spring Concert showcasing opera and musical theater selections on Thursday, April 6 as a part of their ongoing 2022-2023 Season. This performance is free and open to the public (no tickets necessary). Donations will be accepted to further the mission of the nonprofit opera company, and OperaBend is deeply grateful for any support you provide.

Directed by Jason Stein with assistance from Jacalyn

OperaBend Spring Concert

Thursday, April 6, 7:30pm Pinckney Center for the Arts

Pence Hall, COCC 2600 NW College Way, Bend, OR 97703 541-350-8563

Additionally, OperaBend will be presenting Pagliacci on May 20-21 at Pinckney Center for the Arts, COCC. If you are interested in purchasing tickets in advance, please visit bpt.me/5763634

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On Friday, May 5, Los Angeles

Philharmonic Associate Principal Cellist

Ben Hong will make his Bend debut in recital with pianist Ning An at 7:30pm at the Tower Theater in the concluding concert of High Desert Chamber Music’s 15th season.

Ben was born in Taiwan and grew up in a musical family. His father had wanted to be a musician but he had eight younger siblings and he didn’t want the family to spend their limited resources on private lessons. Ben’s dad wanted to give him the chance he never had and started music lessons for Ben when he turned nine. When trying to decide what kind of instrument to play, Ben’s mom visited a clairvoyant and she said he’s going to play this “big violin thing” and he’ll go abroad to study. She turned out to be right! When Ben was growing up, there was a lot of