GAZELLE MAGAZINE JUNE 2018 | Page 98

MORE SEENS Opera Tastings OPERA THEATRE 1 PHOTOS COURTESY OF OTSL T his year’s Opera Tastings series to benefit Opera Theatre of Saint Louis truly was a delight for the senses! OTSL partnered with nine venues across the St. Louis region to offer a sampling of music throughout the history of opera by star performers, while guests indulged in small plates and drinks created specifically by culinary teams at each location. Featured performers were soprano Mary- Hollis Hundley, mezzo-soprano Melody Wilson, tenor Joshua Blue and baritone Robert Mellon. 1. Melody Wilson entertains diners at Catrinas. 2. Guests await an evening of Opera Tastings at Mandarin House. 3. Baritone Robert Mellon interacts with guests at Blue Bell Farm. 4. Crowd favorite Joshua Blue performs, accompanied by pianist Derrick Goff at Mandarin House. 5. A group of Arts and Education Council's Young Friends at the Centene Center for the Arts. 2 3 4 5 96 GAZELLE