Bella Notte - a Classical Celebration

Blending classical melodies with modern stylings, this evening’s performance will gracefully take the audience through an enchanting and romantic journey. Amy Wallace, Christopher Wallace and Nickolas Kulchar will sweep you off your feet with their powerful renditions of classic tunes such as, “On the Street Where you Live”, “Caro Mio Ben”, “O Mio Babbino Caro”, “Can't Help Falling in Love with You”, and many more, accompanied by Roger King on piano. Along with their romantic serenades, we welcome the audience to dance and enjoy this Bella Notte featuring a wine tasting from Pelee Island Winery and food from Seven Main Café.

About the Performers

A professional soprano, Amy has performed with the Stars of Tomorrow through the Muskoka Opera-Fest in Bracebridge. She had her singing debut in Warren, Ohio, where she received a standing ovation for her rendition of “O Mio Babbino Caro”. Amy was honoured to sing with the American tenor, Aaron Caruso, at the Algonquin Theatre to a near-sold out audience, and she has also had the privilege to share the stage with Canadian tenor Charles Di Ramondo. In July 2015, Amy had the opportunity to attend an opera training program in Italy, where she was chosen to participate in a masterclass with renowned tenor William Matteuzzi, gaining much respect from the professors on her voice. Most recently, Amy was invited to perform at the Freedom Hill Italian Festival in Michigan, July 2016. Amy’s debut album, Classics and Arias, was released in 2015. For more information, please visit http://www.amywallacesoprano.com/.

Christopher began as a performer, appearing in community musicals including, The Sound of Music (All Saints' Players), Jesus Christ Superstar (Huntsville Festival of the Arts), Annie (Two for the Show), Wizard of Oz (Huntsville Festival/Rotary), and For the Love of Broadway 1 & 3 (Huntsville Theatre Company). He also spent 2 seasons with the Huntsville Community Choir, appeared in numerous concerts for The Huntsville Festival of the Arts, and was a Cantor and member of the Schola Cantorum at his Parish Church. Currently, he spends much of his time composing music in a variety of styles, one of which is for a Requiem Mass. He is delighted to share the Algonquin Theatre stage once again!

Nickolas Kulchar is a professional gardener, with many side interests including fooling around with photography, bust'n moves with the Bracebridge School of Ballet, rocking out on the bass and trumpet, writing ramblings, going on adventures, and trying to escape the matrix. To find out more check out: http://anrkycollective.wordpress.com/, or follow on Twitter @aNRKyCollective

Roger King currently resides in Huntsville, Ontario where he is a grade 1/2 teacher at Muskoka Christian School. He is also a private piano teacher. Roger has been heavily involved in the music scene here in Huntsville. H has been an actor/music director of many local musicals including “The Sound of Music” and “Seussical the Musical” and took the leading role in “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”. He recently played the piano in the Huntsville production of the Drowsy Chaperone. Roger has also performed for the Huntsville Festival of the Arts Music at Noon concert series in previous years, both accompanying local singers and as a solo artist. When not performing, he enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife and 3 young children. He is thrilled to be able to accompany Amy for this concert!