Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci, tells the tragic story of a traveling troupe of actors who perform a play throughout the course of the opera. Nedda (Robin Follman), Canio’s (Grant Youngblood) wife, is having an affair with Silvio (Sean Anderson). Tonio (Roy Cornelius Smith), in love with Nedda, reveals this to Canio, who must decide how to make the show go on while dealing with a broken heart. Unfortunately, the action of the play mirrors that of Nedda and Canio’s relationship and tragic consequences ensue as theatre and real life blur in this verismo shocker.

Sung in Italian with English supertitles, the opera will be directed by William Florescu, conducted by William Boggs and accompanied by the Columbus Symphony Orchestra.
“Her peasant dress, as bright red as a shiny apple, would make Nedda (Robin Follman) stand out in any crowd. But at this moment in ‘Pagliacci,’ stretched out on her back singing as she stares up at the sky, it’s as if she actually burns white-hot...a few minutes later, Nedda will stretch out on stage to share a kiss with her paramour (Jeff Mattsey)–imagine, getting horizontal in a prim-and-proper opera! –and, thanks to the pair’s fiery presence and palpable passion, you can almost feel the heat.”

Donald Munro, The Fresno Bee

For Order tickets by phone:
(614) 469-0939
or visit http://www.operacolumbus.org/

Vampire Victories (Stage Director) by Robin Follman
& Robin Wilson

The Orange County High School of the Arts
Symphony Hall, OCHSA in Santa Ana, CA

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or visit www.ocsarts.net or email: pat.mcmaster@ocsarts.net

Maybe the most famous and romantic opera in the world, La Bohème has inspired Broadway musicals, Hollywood films, and audiences everywhere.

See the profound tale of young lovers, Mimi and Rodolfo as well as their friends doing their best to survive in the Latin Quarter of Paris. Follow their journey as a love story unfolds and feel how one person can change your life forever. Come see Robin Follman in the role that Opera News praises her as , “a singer—actress fully worthy of that dual distinction.”

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903-234-1300
or visit http://www.operaet.com/tickets.php

Madama Butterfly (Cio-Cio-San) by Giacomo Puccini

Nov.21, 2008 at 8:00pm

Nov.23, 2008 at 2:00pm

Florentine Opera in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Marcus Center for the Performing Arts

The heroine of this beloved opera finds herself faced with a dreadful choice: life without dignity or death with honor. Hear some of Puccini's most soaring and captivating music in this classic story of colliding hearts and cultures as Robin Follman returns to Milwaukee’s Florentine Opera to sing the role of Cio-Cio-San.

Turandot (Turandot) by Giacomo Puccini

In Johann Strauss’ delightful operetta set in the 19th century Vienna, Robin Follman sings the role of Rosalinda, the wife of Gabriel von Eisenstein. Through many hilarious plot twists and turns, Rosalinda disguises herself as a glamorous Hungarian countess seeks—and gets—her revenge for her husband’s indiscretions.

To order tickets, call 704.372.1000 or visit www.operacarolina.org.

The Virtuosic Voice Concert Tour    

March 20, 2008 - Breckenridge Music Festival, Colorado

March 21, 2008 - Glenwood Springs, Colorado 

March 22, 2008 - Rifle, Colorado

Robin Follman teams up with long-time friend tenor, Mark Thomsen to take audiences on  a journey from Puccini to Gershwin for a series of concert of thoroughly entertaining literature.  From the standard operatic and classical literature to the most recent hits straight from the Broadway stages of New York City, Robin and Mark will be singing some of the most beloved and famous musical repertoire out there.

La Fanciulla del West (Minnie) by Giacomo Puccini    

Robin Follman sings the role of Minnie as she teams up with Maestro Steven Mercurio and baritone Luis Ledesma (Jack Rance) in Giacomo Puccini's tribute the American Gold Rush Era. One of Puccini's most unique and elaborate productions, La Fanciulla del West is a rarely performed opera. Take this special opportunity to hear this stunning opera while enjoying the tropical surroundings of St. Barth's in the Caribbean.

Ms. Follman will be singing excerpts from Giacomo Puccini’s “La Rondine” (The Swallow) with members of OCHSA’s Opera Conservatory High School division and the OCHSA Instrumental Music Conservatory’s award winning orchestra led by maestro, Christopher Russell.

To order tickets, please visit www.ocsarts.net.

Where tradition and honor meet as Mater Dei High School honors the soldiers who are serving in Iraq and their families through their Monarchs 4 Marines campaign.  Over 700 Marines from Camp Pendeleton will be attending the game and they will be honored at half time. 

A special presentation from the White House is planned and Robin Follman will be singing the National Anthem and God Bless America as a tribute to the members of the armed services.

Tune into FOX Sports West to see the Live National Broadcast.

La Boheme is one of Giacomo Puccini’s most beloved operas. In Opera Columbus’ upcoming production of this masterpiece,  Robin Follman appears as the flirty and passionate, Musetta, who in Act II’s famous Café Momus scene, sings the glamorous “Quando m’en vo soletta”.

To order tickets, call 614.469.0939 or to purchase on the Web please visit Ticketmaster.com.

Laguna Beach, California

Ms. Follman will once again team up with Opera Pacific’s artistic director, John DeMain at the baton in an evening of opera’s greatest hits!  Set under the beautiful outside venue of the Irvine Bowl were the acclaimed Pageant of the Masters present its dramatic artistic displays every summer.

For tickets, please contact Renee at Opera Pacific and request the “Follman” section for additional 10% discount at (714) 546-6000 or visit www.operapacific.org

Recording will be available December 2007 at www.robinfollman.com 

Robin Follman will address female issues in a session entitled Singing through the Transitions of Life: A Female Perspective. Whether singing professionally or just starting a career, women of all ages will learn how their voice is connected to their bodies and their minds and how good technique and health awareness can help them sing safely and well through puberty, pregnancy, weight gain/loss, menopause, pre- and peri-menopause, thyroid, diabetes, diet, alcohol, antidepressants, drugs (legal and illegal), exercise, and balancing pregnancy/children/parenting and singing.

For more information on attending the convention, please visit www.classicalsinger.com.