Mark Thomsen, director; FSC Opera Orchestra, Kira Omelchenko, conductor Two newly married, personable gondoliers discover that one of them is the heir to the throne of the kingdom of Barataria. Due to an error of identity in their youth, either one of them could be the heir, so they agree to share the duties of ruling […]
Spirit of the Holidays at Florida Southern College
How may we better express our hopes and dreams for the holidays – but by celebrating the music and words that pull it all together in Spirit of the Holidays: The Christmas Gala! The FSC Music Department showcases its large ensembles – including choral, instrumental, and strings – along with special smaller groups to perform music that […]
La Finta Giardiniera
Mark Thomsen performed as Podeste, the Mayor, in the July 2019 Portland Opera production of Mozart’s La Finta Giardiniera. Violante goes into hiding as “the disguised gardener” at the local Mayor’s country estate after escaping her abusive lover, Count Belfiore. As she chooses forgiveness and to love again, a dizzying cast of characters in disguise, […]
Vocal Coaching at IOPE
Mark Thomsen…has the unique ability to diagnose each student’s voice strengths and weaknesses to bring about more confidence, change and improvement.
Rumpelstiltskin
Rumpelstiltskin: Ultimate Bully by Denise Page Caraher, with literary themes by the Brothers Grimm and musical themes by Johann Strauss II
Merry Widow
The Merry Widow, a fun, frolicking fundraiser for the Imperial Symphony Orchestra, directed by Mr. Mark Thomsen.
La Voce Totale
La Voce Totale is an ongoing summer program based in Las Vegas, Nevada, where advanced and professional performers receive private training and skills enhancement.
Voice and Stagecraft at IOPE
Stagecraft and acting fundamentals help the performer achieve the marriage of voice, acting and movement on stage.
Your Voice Is Your Instrument
“I believe a singer/actor needs to be able to access her/his ability to communicate the intent of their performance with all of their being. Uniting vocal technique, brain, body and heart to allow the best possible performance in the moment is my job as a teacher. To create an environment where the student can build […]
La Traviata Five
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La Traviata Four
Another Traviata Picture
La Traviata Three
Another Traviata Photo
La Traviata Two
Performance of La Traviata
La Traviata One
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