Only 2 months to go!

Can you believe it's only two months until VOICEFEST 2011?

We have a fabulous lineup this year-- check out our latest press release with program details:

ALL THE HAMLET’S A STAGE

PhoeniciaVOICEFEST got off to an auspicious start last summer when over 3,000 attendees were treated to a gutsy program featuring world-class talent. The dynamic trio of acclaimed opera singers—Louis Otey (Metropolitan Opera), Maria Todaro (Opera Rio de Janeiro) and Kerry Henderson (Opera Australia) founded The Phoenicia International Festival of the Voice in

2010 as a springboard for their vision to bring outstanding vocal artists from diverse genres including Opera, World Music, Gospel, Baroque, and Choral music to the Central Catskills.

This year’s festival--August 4, 5, 6, and 7—expands upon the reverberation of last summer. Opening on Thursday at 7:30pm, Gospel Diva Rozz Morehead performs at Parish Field to accommodate the largest possible crowd for her energetic and inspirational performance. Friday at 7:30, Voices of Distinction features some of the country’s most promising young professional singers on the cutting edge of their operatic careers. Saturday at 7pm, Mozart’s Don Giovanni, with the Woodstock Chamber Orchestra conducted by Metropolitan Opera maestro Steven White, takes place under-the-stars with celebrated cast and subtitles. Sunday afternoon. Simon Shaheen, one of the most significant Arab musicians, performers, and composers of his generation, dazzles listeners as he deftly leaps from traditional Arabic sounds to jazz and Western classical styles. The grand finale, Vivaldi’s Gloria sung by choirs from near and far, wraps up four days of glorious music.

PhoeniciaVOICEFEST offers fun times for all ages in the place Budget Travel Magazine dubbed the sixth “Coolest Small Town in America.” Its summer music festival is a good time to find out why. On Friday, the wacky and offbeat “Ralph and Ralph,” performs at the Empire State Railway Museum where kids and adults can ride the Scenic Esopus Creek Train on the vintage Catskill Mountain Railroad. On Sunday, kids sing socially conscious music at the Pete Seeger-inspired Clearwater initiative, “The Power of Song.” Meanwhile, young-at-heart festival goers easily stroll to a selection of 18 events.

The festive atmosphere takes place indoors and in the park with cool shops and eateries along the way. The overall effect transforms the charming hamlet of Phoenicia into a midsummer’s dream. Bring-your-own picnic and sip champagne in the twilight. Check the website for updated information regarding event locations and time.

The four-day, affordable festival is an easy 2 ½ hour Adirondack Trailways bus ride from NYC and a 1 ½ hour drive south of Albany.

For tickets visit the website at www.phoeniciaVOICEFEST.com or call 845-586-3588