WITH SOPRANO LAURA AUER & TENOR JOHN RIESEN
ARIA NOUVEAU
Artists like Sarah Brightman, Josh Groban, and Andrea Bocelli pioneered the “classical crossover” genre, where elements of pop and opera seamlessly blend into a lush landscape of soaring vocals, rich orchestrations, and unbridled emotion. ARIA NOUVEAU elevates the genre to new heights, combining the world-class talents of soprano Laura Auer (Top-10 Billboard-charting album series, syndicated music videos on VH1/Lifestyle Network, multiple symphony appearances) and tenor John Riesen (“America’s Got Talent” finalist, Lincoln Center soloist, 4+ million Spotify streams) in a thrilling duo concert event. ARIA NOUVEAU transports audiences on a journey through crossover hits ("The Prayer,” "Amigos Para Siempre"), Broadway blockbusters ("Music of the Night" - Phantom of the Opera, "Bring Him Home" - Les Misérables), mainstream opera favorites (“Nessun Dorma” - Turandot, "Quando me'n vo'" - La Bohème) and popular music made famous by legendary voices like Nat King Cole, Celine Dion, and Tony Bennett in an elegant and artful evening perfect for music lovers of all ages.
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Touring Configurations
Soprano, Tenor +
Piano & Tracks
Soprano, Tenor +
Piano & Strings
Soprano, Tenor +
Piano, Strings & Guitar
Artist Home: Los Angeles, CA & Buffalo, NY
Student Outreach (Mini-Concert / Masterclass + Q&A) also available on request.