Axelle Fanyo, soprano and Julius Drake, piano

French soprano Axelle Fanyo is making her mark in the vocal world with her eclectic curiosity and charismatic, beautiful voice. She is joined by pianist Julius Drake, who enjoys an international reputation as one of the finest instrumentalists in his field.

“A perfectly mastered technique that she skillfully puts at the service of the sensitive.” Anaclase (France)
“The pianist Julius Drake, a collaborator gifted with sensitive phrasing and insight.”  The New York Times

FREE COMMUNITY EVENTS:

Axelle Fanyo Masterclass
Saturday, January 24 | 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Lincoln Recital Hall (Room 75), PSU
1620 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97201
Axelle Fanyo will be coaching five vocal students from Portland State University.
PROGRAM:
Angelina Lopez, soprano: La mer - Boulanger
Mckayla Sherman, soprano: Soupir - Duparc
Bodhi Salsig, baritone: Mandoline - Fauré
Britt Doom, soprano: “Enfin, je suis ici” from Cendrillon - Massenet
Jere Burkholder, tenor: “Ange si pur” from La favorite - Donizetti

Axelle Fanyo Meet & Greet (RSVP required)
Saturday, January 24 | 6:00 pm
Alliance Française de Portland/The Historic Kamm House
1425 SW 20th Ave, Portland, OR 97201
Hosted in partnership with Alliance Française, this event offers a rare opportunity to hear about life as a professional musician and her approach to the upcoming concert repertoire. The event is free and open to the public, but RSVP required due to limited seating.

Pre-Concert Talk with Theresa Koon
Sunday, January 25 | 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Lincoln Performance Hall, PSU
1620 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97201
Join Opera for the Hesitant’s founder Theresa Koon for a lively pre-concert talk exploring the vocal recital program. With her extensive musical background and warm, interactive style, Theresa brings the music to life, guiding audiences through the emotions, stories, and historical context behind the art songs you’ll hear on stage.