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Recent Performances

Femme Fatale

Watershed Opera
Town Hall, Seattle
December 3
7:00 pm show
6:00 pm reception

Laura was to perform Musetta's Waltz from La Boheme as well as
several roles in scenes from new exciting operas.

Cancelled due to illness.

Alt for Norge
A Memorial Concert to Heal Norwegians Far From Home

Seattle, WA
August 14
2:00 pm
Nordic Heritage Museum

Washington D. C.
September 15
7:00 pm
Redeemer Lutheran Church, McLean, VA
1545 Chain Bridge Road

New York City
September 17
7:00 pm
Sjømannskirken- Norwegian Seaman's Church
317 E 52nd St

Free and open to the public

In collaboration with pianist Knut Erik Jensen, soprano Signe Mortensen
and cellist, Erika Pierson (Seattle), we presented songs by Grieg, Nielsen
and others as well as an original work by Knut Erik Jensen.

We are grateful and humbled by all those who so generously donated to help
cover travel expenses. At the concerts we raised more than $800 for the
Norwegian Red Cross and $138 for the Norwegian Seaman's Church in New York City.
Tusen takk.

More info, including publicity, on our Facebook Page

Music, Music, Music
A Night at the Opera

Vogue Theatre Performing Arts Centre
Cle Elum, WA
August 20
8:00 pm

Laura joined several other singers in scenes and arias from beloved operas.

Review:
"Loge has a luminous stage presence, shining in her performance of O Mio Babbino Caro from Gianni Schicchi..."
-Northern Kittitas County Tribume

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Seattle Mariners vs. Oakland A's
Seattle Mariners

August 1, 2011
7:00 pm
Safeco Field
Seattle, WA

Laura sang the National Anthem.

Tudors Concert
Scenes from Anna Bolena, Maria Stuarda
and Roberto Devereux by Bellini

Puget Sound Opera
Everett Theater, Everett
May 27
8:00 pm

Laura performed Maria in the confession scene from Maria Stuarda.

Syttende Mai Parade
Norwegian Constitution Day Celebration

May 17, 2011
Luncheon 12-2 pm at the Leif Erikson Lodge
Parade 6-8 pm in Ballard Seattle, WA

Laura was the honorary marshal and presented several Norwegian song sections at
the luncheon. She was assisted by Glenda Williams on the piano.

Celebrating Mothers
A Mother's Day Celebration in Song

Mineral County Performing Arts Council
Superior, Montana
May 7, 2011

Laura presented a recital of songs by mothers, for mothers and
about mothers and was be assisted by Judith Diana on the piano.

Northern Lights
Norwegian Chamber Music

Mostly Nordic Chamber Music Series
Nordic Heritage Museum, Seattle, WA
February 13 at 4:00 pm

A concert featuring songs by Agathe Backer-Grøndahl, Christian Sinding, Halfdan Kjerulf,
Eyvind Alnæs and Egil Hovland. Additional selections include Grieg's Second violin and
piano sonata and several songs for violin and piano by De Falla.

Laura was joined by Knut Erik Jensen on piano and Svend Rønning on violin.

Review:
"Between the concert’s purely instrumental works, soprano Laura Loge introduced the capacity audience to the Norwegian song tradition. ...Whether she was singing about dew, butterflies, or life Loge’s characterful and versatile voice easily adapted to each song’s style."
-The Gathering Note

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Liebestraume:
A Musical Valentine To Schumann And Brahms

Icicle Creek Music Center
Canyon Wren Concert Series
Canyon Wren Recital Hall, Leavenworth, WA
February 12 at 7:30 pm

From the Icicle Creek Music Center's website:
In keeping with the romance of Valentine's Day, our February concert once again
celebrates love or Liebesträume, dreams of love. This year we focus on the works
of husband and wife, Robert and Clara Schumann and their close friend, Johannes
Brahms, who held an unrequited love for Clara. The music of these three composers
is brilliant in the emotional truths it brings to life, the depth and beauty of
which will touch your heart. Come join us for an unforgettable evening of gorgeous
music paired with chocolates and wine.

Laura was joined by Oksana Ezhokina on piano.

Seattle Opera Previews of Lucia di Lammermoor
by Donizetti

Seattle Opera Guild

October 9, 2010

Laura stepped in at the last minute to sing Lucia
in scenes from Seattle Opera's upcoming production.

La Sonnambula
by Bellini

Puget Sound Opera
Admiral Theater, Bremerton
June 25

Everett Theater, Everett
July 10

Meydenbauer Theater, Bellevue
July 17

Laura sang the role of Lisa.

En Dyrebar Rose
Sacred Chamber Music


St. Joseph Parish
732 18th Ave East, Seattle
May 21 at 7:00 pm

Cross of Christ Lutheran
411 156th Ave NE, Bellevue
May 23 at 4:00 pm

The Ballard Manor
1710 NW 57th Street, Seattle
June 17 at 2:00 pm

$15.00 suggested donation at the door

Songs from Scandinavia by Hovland, Stenhammar and others
Mozart Exsultate, jubilate K. 165
Buxehude Cantata on Psalm 98 Singet dem Herrn BuxWV 98

Laura was joined by Emily Ann Peterson, cello,
Christine Olason, violin and John Stuntebeck, organ.

La Bohème
by Puccini

Rimrock Opera
Alberta Bair Theater
Billings, MT
April 24 & 25, 2010

Laura sang the role of Musetta.

Songs for Soprano and Orchestra
by Edvard Grieg

The Eastside Symphony
Redmond Performing Arts Center
Redmond, WA
March 20, 2010
8:00 pm

Laura sang "Solveigs sang" from Peer Gynt,
as well as Grieg's immortal "Våren."

The Telephone

Northwest Opera in Schools, Etcetera
Coming to a school near you, WA
February & March, 2010

Laura performed the role of Lucy
for school children accross western Washington.

La Perichole
by Offenbach

Hans Wolf Operetta Series

Second Stage Productions
Seattle, WA
February, 2010

Laura sang the roles of Guadalena and Ninetta.

Seattle Opera Previews of Falstaff
by Verdi

Seattle Opera Guild

February 14-21, 2010

Laura lectured and sang Alice and Nanetta
in scenes from Seattle Opera's upcoming production.

Cendrillon
by Massenet

Puget Sound Concert Opera
In conjunction with
Bellevue Opera

September 19, 2009 at 3:00 pm
Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church
Friday Harbor, WA

September 25, 2009 at 7:00 pm
Gethsemane Lutheran Church
Seattle, WA

September 26, 2009 at 7:00 pm
Cross of Christ Lutheran Church
Bellevue, WA

Laura sang the role of La Fée (the Fairy Godmother)
in a concert version of Massenet's fairy tale.

Icicle Creek International Chamber Music Festival

Icicle Creek Music Center

July 31 & August 1, 2009
7:30 pm

As a guest artist, Laura performed
Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5 with eight cellos
and seven Copland songs with Oksana Ezhokina on piano.

Seattle Opera Previews of Le nozze di Figaro
by Amadeus Mozart

Seattle Opera Guild

April 19-26, 2009

Laura lectured and sang Contessa Almaviva
in scenes from Seattle Opera's upcoming production.

2009 Spring Concert

Rainier Family Opera

March 20, 2009
First Lutheran Church, Tacoma

January 31, 2009
Puyallup High School, Puyallup, WA

Suggested Donation:
$10 individual, $25 family

Laura sang Frasquita in scenes from Carmen.

Symphony No. 9
by Ludwig van Beethoven

Yakima Symphony Orchestra
Capitol Theater, Yakima, WA
February 28, 2009
7:30 PM

Laura was the soprano soloist.

Suor Angelica
by Giacomo Puccini

Puget Sound Concert Opera
In conjunction with
Bellevue Opera

January 30, 2009
Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Seattle

January 31, 2009
First Methodist Church of Bellevue, Bellevue


Laura sang the role of Suor Genovieffa
in a concert version of Puccini's all female masterpiece.

Grieg Festival Young Artists Competition

as part of the
Grieg Festival
Winter Park, FL
January 9-11, 2009

Laura was selected as a semi-finalist and performed selections from
Edvard Grieg's Haugtussa as well as three songs from his
Op. 33 and 39.

Haugtussa
And other Scandinavian Songs

Nordic Heritage Museum
Ballard, WA
December 12, 2008
7:00 pm

Laura presented Edvard Grieg's song cycle, Haugtussa
as well as other Scandinavian Art Songs and Christmas favorites.
Glenda Williams will join her on the piano


Norse Home
5311 Phinney Ave North
Seattle, WA 98103
Monday, January 5, 2009

Laura and Glenda brought a trunkated version of the recital
to the residents of the Norse Home and special guests.

The Night Harry Stopped Smoking
by John Davies and Ross Dabrusin

Rimrock Opera Outreach
Elementary Schools Across Montana
September 22 - October 3, 2008

Laura sang the role of Ginger
to help teach children about the dangers of smoking

Summer Pops Concert

Rimrock Opera
Venture Theater
Billings, MT
July 12 and 13, 2008
7:30 pm and 2:00 pm

Laura joined Rimrock Opera as it presented
its Summer Pops concert, featuring artists of the
Rimrock Opera ensemble singing hit tunes, show
stoppers and all-time favorite selections from
beloved Operas and top Broadway musicals.

Evening in Norway

Kitsap Opera
Kitsap Golf and Country Club
Bremerton, WA
June 20, 2008
Event begins at 6:00 pm
Dinner at 7:00 pm
Entertainment at 8:00 pm

Laura joined Ryan Francis, baritone and
Glenda Williams, piano in a program of arias and
duets from, among others, Johann Strauss'
Die Fledermaus as well as a selection of
Scandinavian songs to benefit Kitsap Opera's
future productions


Kitsap Sun Listing

2008 Competition Finals

Ladies Musical Club of Seattle
Bethany Lutheran Church
Seattle, WA
June 7, 2008, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Laura is scheduled at 1:50 pm

As a finalist, Laura performed selections from a program
consisting of Purcell, songs of papillons, Scandinavian repertoire and
an aria from Wolf-Ferrari's rarely performed opera, La vedova scaltra

Requiem Mass
by Faure

The Bremerton Symphony
Bremerton Performing Arts Center
Bremerton High School
Bremerton, WA
May 18, 2008 at 4:00PM

Laura was the soprano soloist





Past Performances

Messiah, Part I
by George F. Händel

Pilgrim Festival Chorus and Orchestra
Southborough, MA
December 2, 2007 at 3:00 pm

Laura was the soprano soloist

Requiem and Mass
by Robert Schumann

Masterworks Chorale
Sanders Theater at Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
November 4, 2007 at 3:00 pm

Laura was the soprano soloist

St. John's Concert Series

in conjunction with

The Boston Opera Collaborative
Present a Halloween Themed Concert
The Church of St. John the Evangelist
Boston, MA
October 31, 2007

Laura sang "Regnava nel silenzio" from Lucia di Lammermoor by Donizetti

Die Fledermaus
by J. Strauss

Longwood Opera
Christ Church
Needham, MA
October 26, 28 and November 3, 2007

Laura performed Rosalinda

Comment on Laura's performance:
"Bravo on your performance as Rosalinde. Your commanding presence, your easy top, your charm, and power serve you and this former Eisenstein very well."
- Paul Turner
Member: ASCAP, Lyricist, and Longwood Opera alum

Fundraiser for the Arts

Superior, Montana
August 11, 2007

Laura performed some of her favorite arias

Review:
"We first met and heard soprano Laura Loge who sang several numbers from opera roles in which she has performed. Her lovely voice and range was astounding. There were times I thought the roof of the church might take to the sky! Laura is a beautiful lady with an outstanding vocal range. She certainly brought the opera to Superior."
-The Clark Fork Chronicle

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Requiem
by Verdi

Masterworks Chorale Summer Series
National Heritage Museum
Lexington, MA
July 24, 2007
9:00 pm

Laura was the soprano soloist

The Magic Flute
by Mozart

Intermountain Opera Association
Bozeman, MT
Wilson Auditorium
May 16, 18, and 20, 2007 at

Laura performed the Second Lady

La Bohème
by Puccini

A joint production of
Riverside Theaterworks
and
Boston Opera Collaborative
Boston, MA
March 29 and 31, 2007

Laura performed Musetta




Master's Recital

New England Conservatory
Williams Hall
Sunday, January 28, 2007

Program included:
"Misera, dove son... Ah! non son io..." K. 369 by Mozart
Mädchenblumen Op. 22 and by R. Strauss
Quatre chansons des Papillons by Campra, Weckerlin, Debussy and Fauré
and
Knoxville: Summer of 1915 by Barber
Assisted by Terry Decima on piano

Scandinavian Outreach Recital

In conjunction with the New England Conservatory Outreach Program
Sunday, December 17, 2006
The Scandinavian Living Center
Newton, MA
Laura performed
Grieg's Haugtussa
and engaged the residents in singing a few Norwegian Christmas Carols.
Assisted by David Collins on piano


Bringing my Master's Recital Home

BCHS Auditorium
Dillon, Montana
Saturday, November 25, 2006
Program included:
"Misera, dove son... Ah! non son io..." K. 369 by Mozart
Mädchenblumen Op. 22 and by R. Strauss
Quatre chansons des Papillons by Campra, Weckerlin, Debussy and Fauré
and
Knoxville: Summer of 1915 by Barber
Assisted by Judith Diana on piano







Creating a 'Scena'

An Evening of Bel Canto Opera Scenes
Boston Opera Collaborative

Church of the Covenant
Boston, Massachusetts
November 2 and 4, 2006

Laura performed Lucia
in the Lucia/Enrico duet
from Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor


Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions

Montana/Idaho/Eastern Washington District
University of Montana
Music Recital Hall
October 22, 2006

Laura sang
"No word from Tom"
from Stravinsky's The Rake's Progress and
"Adieu notre petite table"
from Massenet's Manon


Perkins Opera Scenes

New England Conservatory
Brown Hall
October 10, 2006

Laura performed Manon
in a scene from Manon by Massenet


Iphigenie en Aulide

by Glück
Boston Opera Collaborative
Brimmer and May School
Boston, Massachusetts
August 18, 20, 25, and 27, 2006

Laura performed the role of Goddess Diana
and sang in the chorus
in Glück's Iphigenie en Aulide


Longwood Opera 2006 Summer Concert Series

Longwood Opera Company
Boston, Massachusetts
Christ Episcopal Church
1132 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA

A Concert of Arias
July 11, 2006
Laura sang
"Bel raggio lusingier... Dolce pensiero"
from Rossini's Semiramide.

Rising Stars
August 1, 2006
Laura sang
"Adieu, notre petite table"
from Massenet's Manon.

A Concert of Opera Scenes
July 11, 2006
Laura performed with Catherine Nguyen
The final duet
from Bellini's I Capuleti ed i Montecchi.

A Concert of Arias
August 29, 2006
Laura sang
"No word from Tom"
from Stravinski's The Rake's Progress.

Opera Workshop Scenes Programs 2005-2006

New England Conservatory
Brown Hall
Monday, November 21, 2005
8:00 pm
Laura performed in a scene from
Mitridate by Mozart

Monday, February 13, 2005
Laura prepared Cathleen and assistant dirrected
Riders to the Sea by Vaughan Williams

Monday, May 1, 2006
She performed the old Miss Havisham in
Miss Havisham's Wedding Night by Argento


Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions

Montana/Idaho/Eastern Washington District
University of Montana
Music Recital Hall
Saturday, November 19, 2005
2:00 pm

As a winner of the competition, Laura sang
"Adieu notre petite table"
from Massenet's Manon
and
"Eccomi in lieta vesta... O quante volte"
from Bellini's I Capuleti ed i Montecchi.


Longwood Opera 2005 Summer Concert Series

A Concert of Arias
August 30, 2005
7:30 pm
Christ Episcopal Church
1132 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA
Longwood Opera Company
Boston, MA

Laura sang
"Eccomi in lieta vesta... O quante volte"
from Bellini's I Capuleti ed i Montecchi.



One Act Opera Festival

July 29 & 30, 2005
7:30 pm
July 31, 2005
2:00 pm & 7:30 pm
The Venture Theater
Rimrock Opera Company
Billings, MT

Laura performed Miss Silverpeal
in Mozart's The Impresario
and Sister Genevieve in
Puccini's Sister Angelica.




Opera Workshop Scenes Programs

2004-2005 Season
New England Conservatory
Brown Hall

Laura performed in scenes from
Il matrimonio segreto by Cimerosa
Summer and Smoke by Hoiby
Transformations by Susa
and Cendrillon by Viardot






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