recitals
Arie Strafare
A tongue-in-cheek (and recession-friendly) survey of some of the overdone arias mezzo Stephen Chen was asked to perform over the years. Most of which he resisted, and some he ended up liking.
Becoming (or, is there life after opera?)
An eclectic cabaret that charts Stephen's journey in pursuing his childhood dream of being an opera singer, struggling for acceptance, living in exile, and ultimately rediscovering his voice.
Demi-Monde
Exploring the "Half-world" of society through the interweaving of classical and contemporary repertoire such as Faure, Brahms, Rossini, Schumann, Lloyd Webber, and Yeston.
interludes of love & loss
Songs by Contemporary American and Canadian composers. Proceeds to benefit PWA (People With Aids)
songs of triumph & despair
Exploring how poets and composers have attempted to convey the twin extremes of emotion. Featuring songs by Handel, Purcell, Saint-Saens, Schubert, Musto, and Somers.