UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
15 March, 2025, 7pm
Join Us for a St. Patrick's Day Celebration of Irish Spirit!
Come and revel in the rich traditions of Ireland with an evening full of song, storytelling, and lively merriment. Hear the tale of Molly Malone as she pushes her wheelbarrow through the streets of Dublin, and join in the rowdy chorus of The Wild Rover as we raise a glass to good times and better tunes. Feel the warmth of When Irish Eyes Are Smiling, and journey to the shores of The Banks of Loch Lomond—where the memories of Ireland live on in every note.
Celebrate with us at a festive St. Patrick's Day Concert that will have the Leprechauns dancing and your spirits soaring!
We’re thrilled to be joined by the incredibly talented Sara Walthery on Celtic harp and Emily Klabunde on violin.
And don’t forget to treat your taste buds to the amazing food at Legend's – a perfect pairing with the night’s lively music and festive atmosphere!
📍 Where: Legend's, Peru, Indiana
🕖 When: 7:00 PM
Come for the music, stay for the food and fun. We can't wait to see you there!
30 Nov, 2024, 3pm
Christmas from around the world: Giving Machine
Have you ever heard the popular Christmas song “Oma vas run over by a Rentier?” Bundle up and come join us for a feast of fun, delightful and sacred German, Danish, Italian and English Christmas songs.
Rae Ann Tibbs on piano. Learn more about the giving machine here:
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/light-the-world/giving-machines
Clay Terrace 14390 Clay Terrace Blvd Ste 165, Carmel, IN 46032
PAST PERFORMANCES
22 May 2022, 2pm
Immerse yourself in Giuseppe Verdi’s stunning REQUIEM, performed “in memoriam” for all those we've cherished and lost, and will never forget.
Performing with the Golden Gate Symphony at the Herbst Theater in San Francisco, CA.
26 Nov 2021, 3pm
Have you ever heard the popular Christmas song “Oma vas run over by a Rentier?” Come join us for a feast of fun, delightful and sacred German, Danish and English Christmas songs for the Christkindlmarkt
in Peru, Indiana.
5 October 2021, 7pm
It’s Delightful! It’s Cole Porter!
Reserve your tickets now for this intimate concert of Cole Porter songs at the Honeywell House in Wabash, Indiana. Tickets are free, but seating is very limited. This performance will be in collaborations with thede-lightful pianist Dr. Pamela Haynes .
12 Jun 2021, Noon
From “Let’s Fall in Love” to “Don’t Fence me in,” You may be tapping your toes at Cole Porter’s de-lovely songs. Come revel with us as we fall in and out of love in his hometown’s Cole Porter Festival. This performance will be in collaborations with the de-lightful pianist Pamela Haynes in Peru, Indiana.
29 Nov 2019
A Collection of German and Other Christmas Songs
Performing a selection of German and other Christmas favorites for the Christkindlmarkt in Peru, Indiana.
13 Apr 2019
DURUFLÉ | REQUIEM
Performing as Alto Soloist in the Duruflé Requiem with Bloomington Chamber Singers. Gerald Sousa, conductor.
20 Jan 2019
BRAHMS | ALTO RHAPSODY
Performing as the alto soloist in the Brahms Alto Rhapsody and You'll Never Walk Alone by Rodgers & Hammerstein with Zion Chamber Orchestra Festival.
15 Dec 2018
HANDEL| THE MESSIAH
Performing as the alto soloist in Handel's Messiah with the Kokomo Symphony Orchestra.
4 Dec 2018
HANDEL| THE MESSIAH
Returning as the alto soloist in Auburn Symphony's annual sing along performance of Handel's Messiah.
2 Dec 2018
CONTE | THE GIFT OF THE MAGI
Performing the role of Maggie in Solo Opera's production of The Gift of the Magi, directed by Sylvia Amorino. Alexander Katsman conducts.
"Mezzo-soprano Lisa van der Ploeg memorably negotiated both comedy and pathos as Maggie"
SAN FRANCISCO CLASSICAL VOICE
1 Dec 2018
CONTE | THE GIFT OF THE MAGI
Performing the role of Maggie in Solo Opera's production of The Gift of the Magi, directed by Sylvia Amorino. Alexander Katsman conducts.
30 Nov 2018
CONTE | THE GIFT OF THE MAGI
Performing the role of Maggie in Solo Opera's production of The Gift of the Magi, directed by Sylvia Amorino. Alexander Katsman conducts.
11 Nov 2018
HAYDN | LORD NELSON MASS
Performing as the mezzo soprano soloist in Haydn's Lord Nelson mass, as part of San Francisco City Chorus' War and Peace concert commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Armistice. Larry Marietta conducts.
6 May 2018
MENDELSSOHN | DIE ERSTE WALPURGISNACHT
Performing as the mezzo soloist in Mendelssohn's Die Erste Walpurgisnacht with Master Sinfonia. David Ramadanoff conducts. Los Altos, CA
5 May 2018
MENDELSSOHN | DIE ERSTE WALPURGISNACHT
Performing as the mezzo soloist in Mendelssohn's Die Erste Walpurgisnacht with Master Sinfonia. David Ramadanoff conducts. Portola Valley, CA
9 Dec 2017
SAINT-SAËNS | CHRISTMAS ORATORIO
Performing as the alto soloist in Saint-Saëns' Christmas Oratorio with Sing Napa Valley. Jan Lanternman conducts. Napa, CA
19 Nov 2017
HANDEL | MESSIAH
Performing as the alto soloist in Handel's Messiah as a guest artist with the Dominican Chorale. San Rafael, CA
17 Nov 2017
HANDEL | MESSIAH
Performing as the alto soloist in Handel's Messiah as a guest artist with the Dominican Chorale. San Rafael, CA
28 Oct 2017
RECITAL: MAGICAL VOICES
Performing in recital with Julia Hunt Neilsen, soprano and Daniel Lockert, piano. Temple Visitors Center, Oakland, CA
18 Oct 2017
RECITAL: MAGICAL VOICES
Performing in recital with Julia Hunt Neilsen, soprano and Daniel Lockert, piano. Rossmoor Event Center, Walnut Creek, CA
14 May 2017
MENDELSSOHN: ELIJAH
Performing as the alto soloist as a Faculty Guest Artist in a fully-staged performance of Mendelssohn's Elijah, combining talented singers, dancers, musicians, and artists to bring the work to life. Presented by the SJSU School of Music and Dance and Digital Media Arts. Hammer Theatre. San Jose, CA.
12 May 2017
MENDELSSOHN: ELIJAH
Performing as the alto soloist as a Faculty Guest Artist in a fully-staged performance of Mendelssohn's Elijah, combining talented singers, dancers, musicians, and artists to bring the work to life. Presented by the SJSU School of Music and Dance and Digital Media Arts. Hammer Theatre. San Jose, CA.
19 Nov 2016
BEETHOVEN: SYMPHONY No. 9
Performing as the alto soloist in Stockton Symphony's performance of Beethoven Symphony No. 9. Peter Jaffe conducts. Warren Atherton Auditorium, Stockton, CA.
5 Nov 2016
FOK: ASK THE SKY & THE EARTH
Performing as the alto soloist with the Golden Gate Symphony Orchestra & Chorus in Tony Fok's Ask the Sky & the Earth, an oratorio-cantata for full chorus and orchestra that attempts to convey the sentiments of an entire generation looking back on the sacrifice of their youth to Chairman Mao Zedong’s “up to the mountains and down to the villages” movement. Sung in Chinese, this will be the first independent Western orchestra and chorus to present this piece. Urs Leonhardt Steiner conducts. Mission Dolores Basilica, San Francisco, CA.
23 Oct 2016
Intrigue! Love! Murder! Passion...Opera!
Performing as the mezzo-soprano soloist in a night of opera scenes presented by the San Francisco Bach Choir. Magen Solomon conducts. Calvary Presbyterian Church, San Francisco, CA.
22 May 2016
MENDELSSOHN: ELIJAH
Performing as the alto soloist in Mendelssohn's Elijah, performed by the Golden Gate Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. Urs Leonhardt Steiner conducts. Mission Dolores Basilica, San Francisco, CA.
15 May 2016
MENDELSSOHN: ELIJAH
Performing as the alto soloist in Mendelssohn's Elijah, performed by the Golden Gate Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. Urs Leonhardt Steiner conducts. Southern Pacific Brewing Company, San Francisco, CA.
19 Mar 2016
MENDELSSOHN: DIE ERSTE WALPURGISNACHT
Performing as the alto soloist in Mendelssohn's Die Erste Walpurgisnacht with Chora Nova. Paul Flight conducts. First Congregational Church, Berkeley, CA.
18 Mar 2016
MENDELSSOHN: DIE ERSTE WALPURGISNACHT
Performing as the alto soloist in Mendelssohn's Die Erste Walpurgisnacht with Chora Nova. Paul Flight conducts. Grace Presbyterian Church, Walnut Creek, CA.
12 Mar 2016
MAHLER: SYMPHONY No. 2
Performing as the mezzo-soprano soloist in Mahler's Symphony No. 2 with the Tulsa Symphony and Tulsa Oratorio Chorus. Benjamin Zander conducts. Tulsa Performing Arts Center, Tulsa, OK.
"Mezzo-soprano Lisa van der Ploeg, who was featured in the Mahler Third Symphony in 2013, sang the "Urlicht" movement with great feeling and precise intonation."
TULSA WORLD