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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

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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

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Testimonials

Sharon Brook

Lecturer/Staff Accompanist Emeritus

School of Music and Dance

San Jose State University

I had the distinct honor of witnessing Lisa's teaching, as well as her performing, at San Jose State University, for 5 years. As her collaborative pianist, I accompanied both Lisa's studio, as well as herself, in lessons and in recitals. She was a consummate professional who understood the physiology of vocal production, was fluent in the diction of several languages and was conversant with the vast vocal repertoire. 

 

She had an amazing ability to create a calming atmosphere with every student, thus allowing them to free up their breath, as well as any body tightness. Her sense of serenity, as well as her passion for the music at hand, was infectious. I often played for her late in the afternoon, after a long day of teaching and accompanying. And I always left her lessons recharged, and enthused by her unique, customized vocalises or her interpretation of a Lied.

 

Listening and watching Lisa perform is a rarefied treat: her satiny, mellow mezzo voice sounds so natural, and rivets her audiences. Her sense of drama and passion - whether it be singing a Brahms' "Zigeunerlieder” in a staged production of "Elijah" - always communicates deeply. Even during voice lessons, when she would illustrate a particular phrase in a song, her timbre was breathtaking.

 

To top off her prodigious talent, Lisa's nurturing and upbeat personality make her a natural teacher. I witnessed so many success stories among her students - in terms of their vocal development and their stage presence: a true testament to her teaching. All of us in the School of Music and Dance were so saddened by her leaving ...

 

But California's loss is Indiana's gain! Lisa is a gem.

Dr. Lynelle Wiens

Program Director and Professor of Voice, Emerita

Conservatory of Music

University of the Pacific

Lisa van der Ploeg  is an outstanding singer/performer and voice teacher.   She was an exceptional voice student of mine at the University of the Pacific, and was the first person I thought of when I was looking for someone to teach for me when I took my most recent sabbatical.

 

Lisa creates a positive, supportive and encouraging learning atmosphere in her studio.  She quickly spots technical issues that need to be addressed and comes up with clear, insightful strategies to overcome those problems.  She makes learning fun and is dedicated to the growth of each and every student.  She is a real GEM!!!   

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