Featured Event:
Festival of Lights Epiphany Concert with Carol Ann Manzi, Soprano in concert in Santa Barbara

The Epiphany Festival of Lights concert showcases soprano Carol Ann Manzi on Sunday, February 1st at 3:30 P.M. Music at Trinity community concert series hosts the program at 1500 State and Micheltorena Streets in Santa Barbara. The community is invited to experience the sonic splendor of music in sacred space.

Carol Ann Manzi is one of the most soulful singers in the world today. The Opera News publication called Carol Ann Manzi’s voice, “secure, warm and multifaceted.” Nearly every reviewer raved about her “gorgeous and crystalline pianissimo singing,” and her expressivity, long lines, and highly believable interpretations. In 2007-2008, the Yale graduate continued her worldwide public speaking events and concert tours for breast cancer causes with engagement s in Austria, the Czech Republic, Dallas, and various parts of the United State. Ms. Manzi appeared in concert at the Montecito Music Academy of the West, singing arias and a composition by pianist and composer, Stephen Kelly. She was featured in concert with classical guitarist Thomas Heck at the Giuliani Guitar Festival in Pasadena. She concertized in Austria and the Czech Republic, where she will record an album of sacred music with Maestro Vladimir Popelka in 2009. She appeared on three occasions to great acclaim, as guest soloist at the Jefferson-Jackson Democratic Fundraiser in Southern California. Her Epiphany concert program highlights a collection of inspirational songs of new beginnings, expressing the themes of a new way of life, compassion, forgiveness, renewal, and love.

Trinity Episcopal Church
1500 State and Micheltorena Streets
Santa Barbara (805) 965-7419 or 687-0189. trinitysb.org
Music at Trinity Concert Series
David A. Gell, Minister of Organ and Music Outreach
Trinity Episcopal Church, 1500 State Street, Santa Barbara, California 93101
 

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SANTA BARBARA - Festival of Lights Epiphany Concert. Carol Ann Manzi, Soprano, will present a collection of inspirational songs in the Trinity Concert Series. Time: 3:30 p.m. Cost: No cost supplied. Location: Trinity Episcopal Church, 1500 State and Micheltorena Streets, Santa Barbara, CA. Call: (805) 965-7419 or 687-0189. trinitysb.org
 

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