Augustine Mercante, countertenor
 
 
 
 
-  Past Events  -
Saturday, January 7, 2012
7PM
A Cousins' Christmas

Newark United Methodist Church
69 E. Main Street, Newark, DE
with Paige Cutrona, soprano
Our yearly, post-Christmas Christmas concert will bring you right back under the tree! Why only celebrate the 12 days of Christmas? Join us on the 13th day for a truly special evening.
An annual tradition!

There are no tickets for this event. A free-will donation will be collected.
Saturday, December 17, 2011
8:00PM
Alto Soloist, Messiah

Old St. Joseph's Church
Norm Gouin, director

321 Willings Alley
Philadelphia, PA
For more information, please visit
www.oldstjoseph.org or call 215.923.1733.
Friday, December 9, 2011
8:00PM
Alto Soloist, Bach Magnificat

New York City Master Chorale
Thea Kano, conductor

Church of St. Mary the Virgin
145 W. 46th Street
Tickets and more information at
www.nycmasterchorale.org
Saturday, November 12, 2011
7:00PM
An Evening of Arias and Duets with Paige Cutrona

Private Event
Sunday, October 23, 2011
8:00PM
Alto Soloist, Messiah

Turtle Creek Chorale
Fort Worth Symphony
Trey Jacobs, conductor

Meyerson Symphony Center
Dallas, TX
More information and tickets at www.turtlecreek.org.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
12:30PM
Thursday Noontime Concert

First and Central Presbyterian Church
11th and Market Streets (Rodney Square)
Wilmington, DE

Gus and Julie Nishimura, piano, present works by Bach, Barber and Burleigh
www.fandc.org
Saturday, March 19, 2011
7:30PM
Opera Delaware Studio Series

Enjoy a glass of wine at a cozy cabaret-style table while listening to your favorite arias and scenes being presented up close and personal.
Dial (302) 658-8063 for tickets.
Friday, March 18, 2011
7:30PM
Opera Delaware Studio Series

Enjoy a glass of wine at a cozy cabaret-style table while listening to your favorite arias and scenes being presented up close and personal.
Dial (302) 658-8063 for tickets.
Saturday, December 4, 2010
8:00PM
Messiah

Master Players Concert Series
Mitchell Hall, South College Avenue
Newark, DE

Paul Head, conductor
Lauren Conrad, soprano
Blake Smith, tenor
Robert Brandt, baritone
University of Delaware Chorale
East China Normal Univerity, Shanghai, Chamber Orchestra
Tickets available at (302) 831-2204
http://www.music.udel.edu/special-programs/mpcs/Pages/brochure.aspx
Friday, December 3, 2010
8:00PM
Messiah

Master Players Concert Series
Mitchell Hall, South College Avenue
Newark, DE

Paul Head, conductor
Lauren Conrad, soprano
Blake Smith, tenor
Robert Brandt, baritone
University of Delaware Chorale
East China Normal Univerity, Shanghai, Chamber Orchestra
Tickets available at (302) 831-2204
http://www.music.udel.edu/special-programs/mpcs/Pages/brochure.aspx
Friday, October 1, 2010
7:00PM
No Diva Left Behind

The Downs Cultural Center at Ingleside Retirement Apartments
1005 North Franklin Street
Wilmington, DE 19806

This is my first concert back in the US and I can't wait! I'm so grateful to my friends at The Downs for hosting this fun evening where we'll hear Broadway favorites, some jazz, and a few of my favorite things, too!
Sunday, March 28, 2010
7:00 PM
Pontius Pilate in Handel's 'St. John Passion'

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
2024 Collins Road
Arlington, TX 76010

A middle-Baroque setting of the Passion according to St. John, originally attributed to the young Handel by Mattheson in 1724. In recent years it has been said to be by Böhm, Ritter, Kaiser, or Postel, until recent research pointed once again to Handel.
www.dallasbach.org
Saturday, March 27, 2010
8:00 PM
Pontius Pilate in Handel's 'St. John Passion'

Church of the Incarnation
3966 McKinney Avenue
Dallas, TX 75204

A middle-Baroque setting of the Passion according to St. John, originally attributed to the young Handel by Mattheson in 1724. In recent years it has been said to be by Böhm, Ritter, Kaiser, or Postel, until recent research pointed once again to Handel.
www.dallasbach.org
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
7:30 PM
Pergolesi's 'Stabat Mater'
with Jessica McCormack, soprano

Wittenberg University
Springfield, OH

Saturday, March 13, 2010
7:00 PM
An Evening of Words and Music
with
Devon Miller-Duggan, poet
Betsy Kent, piano

Gus collaborates with Betsy Kent and Devon Miller-Duggan for a recital designed to keep your head OUT of the program since the texts will be read to you! In addition to reading the sung texts, Devon will also read from her latest collection of poems 'Pinning the Bird to the Wall.' An evening not to be missed!
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
276 South College Avenue
Newark, DE 19711-5235
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
7:30 PM
An Evening of Baroque Arias

Students from the Conservatory sing arias and duets of Monteverdi, Lully, and Handel.
Hochschule für Musik, Augsburg
Maximilianstraße 59
Augsburg, Germany
Monday, November 9, 2009
Also Friday Nov 13, Monday Nov 16, Wednesday Nov 18, Friday Nov 20
Vivaldi's 'Orlando furioso'

Gus sings the role of Medoro.
Director: Christof Nel
Conductor: Michael Hofstetter

Munich's Prinzregententheater
http://www.prinzregententheater.de/de/willkommen.html
Sunday, June 7, 2009
3:00PM
Opening Gala Concert - St. Anthony of Padua Italian Festival

St. Anthony of Padua Church
9th and DuPont Streets
Wilmington, DE

A free-will donation will be accepted at the concert.
Friday, April 3, 2009
8:00 PM
Pontius Pilate
St. John Passion
George Frideric Handel

Amor Artis
St. Ignatius of Antioch Church
552 West End Avenue (church entrance on 87th Street between Broadway and West End Avenue)
New York, NY

For tickets call (212) 874-4513 or visit www.amorartis.org.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
7:00 PM
Alto Soloist
St. John Passion
Johann Sebastian Bach

Dallas Bach Society
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
2024 S Collins Street
Arlington, TX

www.dallasbach.org
Saturday, March 28, 2009
8:00 PM
Alto Soloist
St. John Passion
Johann Sebastian Bach

Dallas Bach Society
Zion Lutheran Church
6121 East Lovers Lane
Dallas, TX

www.dallasbach.org
Sunday, March 8, 2009
4:00PM
Creating the Future - recital with Janice Fehlauer, piano

Trinity Presbyterian Church
2200 North Bell Avenue
Denton, TX

Offering works from Handel and Vivaldi to Burleigh and Sondheim, this recital will have something for everyone! There are no tickets required; rather, a free-will offering will be accepted to help with expenses related to Gus' upcoming move to Germany. Call (940) 239-5214 for more information.
Monday, February 16, 2009
7:30 PM
Sorceress
Dido and Aeneas
Henry Purcell

Dallas Bach Society
The Meyerson Symphony Center
2301 Flora Street
Dallas, TX

www.dallasbach.org
Saturday, January 3, 2009
7:00 PM
A Cousins' Christmas

This year, Paige Cutrona, soprano, pianists Betsy Kent and Doreen Fernandez, and Gus will raise money for Water is Life Kenya and Children of Our Villages. We hope you will join us!
Newark United Methodist Church
69 E. Main Street
Newark, DE

There are no tickets for this event. Your free-will donation will be graciously accepted and efficiently used!
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
8:00 PM
Alto Soloist
Magnificat
Johann Sebastian Bach

Amor Artis
Church of St. Jean Baptist
Lexington Ave. at 76th Street
New York, NY

For tickets call (212) 874-4513 or visit www.amorartis.org.
Sunday, December 21, 2008
4:00 PM
Home for the Holidays - A Countertenor Christmas

Enjoy the sounds of the season with this concert presented by countertenors Christopher Berg and Augustine Mercante and accompanied by Doug Yetter. Please join us immediately following the performance for a dessert reception.
Tickets are $20.00 for adults, $15.00 for students and $10 for children, and are available for purchase at the door, or in advance through the church office at 302-227-7743.
Epworth United Methodist Church
19285 Holland Glade Road
Rehoboth Beach, DE

www.epworth-rehoboth.org
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Sunday at 3PM
Christmas Concert - St. Ann's Church

St. Ann's Church - 2013 Gilpin Avenue - Wilmington, DE
www.stannwilmington.com
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Tuesday 7:00pm
Creating the Future - Recital with Betsy Kent, piano

A recital with pianist Betsy Kent to help me raise money for my upcoming move to Germany!
Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students. Please email or call to reserve your tickets, or pick them up at the door. Additional donations will be gratefully accepted. Thank you!
 
 
 
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