Carrie Hennessey Soprano

Soprano Soloist In Paradisum - a mostly reverent choral requiem
2026-04-17 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | First United Methodist Church, 2100 J Street, Sacramento, CA, United States
This will be a requiem unlike any other you have ever experienced: high drama, low comedy, and everything in between. Just as we remember our loved ones in a variety of ways, so this work embraces the breadth of the human experience as we respond to death, loss, and hope.

​​Celebrate a Magical Season of Opera at Festival Opera’s 2026 Spring Soirée!
2026-03-29 16:00 - 19:00 | Piedmont Center for the Arts, 801 Magnolia Avenue, Piedmont, CA, United States

Masterworks III: Strauss & Tchaikovsky
2026-03-08 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-07 18:00 - 20:00 | CA
Placer High School Theater, High & Agard Streets, Auburn, California
For tickets: https://auburnsymphony.com/tickets-season-passes/

Carrie Hennessey, soprano

Dai Wei: The Dancing Moonlight
Richard Strauss: Four Last Songs
Pyotr Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5

DECK THE HALL
2025-12-14 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-13 19:30 - 22:00 | CA
Carrie Hennessey, soprano
Northern California Youth Chorus, Judy Britts, director
A fabulous soprano with soaring range and adorable young choristers join the celebration. Sounds of the season include Sleigh Ride, O Holy Night, a Christmas carol singalong, Symph-Hanukkah, music from The Nutcracker and The Polar Express, and many more goodies!
Carrie Hennessey returns after her acclaimed Folsom Lake Symphony debut in Carmina Burana. Known for her soaring voice and portraying richly nuanced characters, she has built a diverse career spanning opera, theater, and education. Her performances around the globe have taken her to St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Budapest, Reduta Hall in Bratislava, Rudolfinium Hall in Prague, Liederhalle in Stuttgart, and the Grand Rapids. Pacific, Duluth, and Houston Symphonies. She recently completed a one-woman show entitled How Did I Even Get Here?
For Tickets
https://www.folsomlakesymphony.com/2025-26-season-subscriptions

PLAY! By Clarice Assad
2025-12-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Capistrano Concert Hall, 6000 J St, Sacramento, CA, 95819, United States
Conductor Ryan Murray
Sacramento State Orchestra and Percussion Ensemble

TOXIC: A Rogue Halloween Cabaret
2025-10-25, 2025-10-24 | CA
Time and Venue TBA
With Rogue Music Project

Symphony of the Redwoods: OPUS Chamber Music Series
2025-09-21 15:00 - 17:00 | Mendocino Presbyterian Church, 44831 Main St, Mendocino, CA, 95460, United States
“Carrie, Marius and the Maestro!”
Join us for a truly eclectic afternoon of beautiful and unusual music sung by CA artist Carrie Hennessey. She will be joined by Mendocino favorite Marius Constantin, and Symphony of the Redwoods Music Director Bryan Nies. The artists will explore French and English art song, masterpieces by Amy Beach and Pauline Viardot and new works by local composer Graham Sobelman. Maestro Bryan Nies will add a few pianistic surprises that are sure to delight!
For information and tickets: https://symphonyoftheredwoods.org/opus.php

American Song Cycles
2025-08-24 16:00 - 17:00 | Piedmont Center for the Arts, 801 Magnolia Avenue, Piedmont, CA, United States
Portraits of Disquiet & At the Statue of Venus
Carrie Hennessey, soprano Daniel Lockert, pianist
Festival Opera’s Salon Series continues with a powerful evening of music by renowned soprano Carrie Hennessy and acclaimed pianist Daniel Lockert featuring two magnificent works by American composers. Experience encore performances of Julia Seeholzer’s Portraits of Disquiet, a gripping reflection on our modern world first performed in FO’s online recital series during the pandemic, and Jake Heggie’s At the Statue of Venus, a poignant and humorous journey of anticipation and self-discovery which was a part of our 2021 mainstage production. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to be moved and inspired by two extraordinary works performed by artists who bring every note and word to life. Join us for an unforgettable evening of artistry and storytelling through song!
For information and tickets:
https://www.festivalopera.org/salon-series
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/salon-series-encore

Climb Every Mountain
2025-08-03 14:00 - 17:00 | Bear Valley Gala Venue, 39 No Name Road, Bear Valley, CA, 95223, United States
Closing Concert of the Bear Valley Music Festival
Back by popular demand after last summer’s show-stopping performance, the sensational singer Carrie Hennessey joins us again for an afternoon of iconic songs from Broadway and Hollywood. From Les Miserable to Lion King to The Sound of Music – get ready to be swept away by the timeless melodies that have defined generations of storytelling.
For information and tickets:
https://www.simpletix.com/e/climb-every-mountain-tickets-208540
https://www.bearvalleymusicfestival.org/2025-festival

Somatic Vocal Workshop for Performers
2025-02-24 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-02-17 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-02-10 18:30 - 20:30 | E. Claire Raley Studios for the Performing Arts, 2420 N Street, Sacramento, CA, United States
with Carrie Hennessey & Ellen Garavatti
Through play, discovery, and group integration, we will explore: The feelings/sensations of YOUR
voice, in order to wield its full authentic expression in life AND art; how to effectively ooad
stress and anxiety using your voice; the neurobiology of performance anxiety and how to work
WITH it to harness necessary energy in rehearsal and performance; and ways to walk through
the inevitable post show adrenaline drop off/ post show blues with self-awareness and
compassion. You will leave invigorated with a deeper understanding of your unique, authentic
voice in the world and what you need to fully express it!

VITA Presents TriMusica and Friends
2025-02-23 14:00 - 16:30 | Harris Center for the Arts
Carrie Hennessey will be singing Beethoven settings of Irish poetry with piano, cello and violin and Schubert’s delightful chamber work, Der Hirt auf dem Felsem with piano and clarinet.

Love Sucks!: An Anti Valentine's Day Cabaret
2025-02-14 20:30 - 22:00, 2025-02-14 18:30 - 20:00 | Antiquité Midtown, 2114 P Street, Sacramento, CA, 95816, United States
Flip the script on Valentine’s Day with hilarious and heartbreaking songs to remind us that sometimes love isn’t full of sunshine and roses.
Leave the roses at home and eat your chocolates alone. LOVE SUCKS celebrates everything but romance. Join RMP for a delightfully irreverent evening of music that pokes fun at love, heartbreak, and all the drama in between. After all, Valentine’s Day is just a Hallmark holiday…right?
Featuring the captivating voices of Carrie Hennessey, Omari Tau, Sarah Fitch, and Kevin Doherty, accompanied by the incredible Jennifer Reason on keyboard and Tim Stephenson on drums.
General Admission: $35 per ticket
VIP Seating: $65 per ticket. Includes an exclusive front-row table experience, sparkling wine, and a truffle!
Additional Information:

Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase.
Street parking available around the venue.

Whether you’re single, taken, or somewhere in between, this Anti-Valentines cabaret is your perfect excuse to laugh, sing, and embrace the chaos of modern love.
Tickets are limited—grab yours now for a night that’s as dramatic and unforgettable as your last break-up!

CREEP A Roque Halloween
2024-10-24 18:00 - 22:00 | Warehouse Artist Lofts, 1108 R Street #311, Sacramento, CA, 95811, United States
Carrie is back performing with Rogue Music Project for CREEP, a spooky, sexy, silly cabaret. Experience some of Sacramento’s finest singers and musicians perform hauntingly familiar tunes in dark and spine-tingling arrangements that will leave you screaming in delight.
Featuring the enchanting voices of Carrie Hennessey, Omari Tau, Sarah Fitch, and Kevin Doherty, accompanied by the incredible Jennifer Reason on keyboard, Brett Cole on bass, and Tim Stephenson on drums.
Date: Thursday, October 24th, 2024
Performance Times: Two shows available at 6:00 pm and 8:15 pm
Location: Second Floor Community Room, Warehouse Artist Lofts
General Admission: $50 per ticket
VIP Seating: $300 per table (Seats 4). Enjoy an exclusive front-row table seating experience!
Additional Information:

Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.
Street parking is available around the venue.
Costumes encouraged!

Join us for a night of hauntingly beautiful music, good vibes, and a celebration of the spooky season. Don’t miss out on this unique Halloween event!
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Soloist - Final Concert
2024-08-04 | Bear Valley Music Festival, CA, United States
Conductor: Alexander Mickelthwate

Soloist - Brahms’ REQUIEM
2024-07-27 19:30 - 21:30 | Tent Concert Hall, 45035 Main Street, Mendocino, CA, 95460, United States
Conductor: Allan Pollock
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LA VOIX HUMAINE by Francis Poulenc (1958)
2024-07-14 14:00 - 19:30, 2024-07-12 19:30 | FESTIVAL OPERA, 1630 North Main Street, #61, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596, United States
A double-bill of short operas written 270 years apart, yet similar in themes of love and betrayal. Both Elle and Dido suffer the devastating consequences of heartbreak. Their stories resonate across time, bringing the audience in-close as they share these deeply human experiences.

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Soloist - Carmina Burana
2024-07-01 19:00 - 21:00 | The Don Baggett Theater (NUHS), 11761 RIdge Rd, Grass Valley, CA, United States
Conductor: Ryan Murray
Music in the Mountains Chorus and Orchestra
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An Evening with Carrie Hennessey (my one woman show!)
2024-06-22 18:00 - 20:00 | The Center For the Arts, 314 W Main St, Grass Valley, CA, 95945, United States
Jennifer Reason, piano
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Soloist - Carmina Burana
2024-06-09 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-06-08 19:30 - 21:30 | Harris Center for the Arts
Conductor: Peter Jaffe
Folsom Lake Symphony
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Soloist - Viva Verdi!
2024-04-27 19:30 - 21:00 | St. Ignatius Loyola (Jesuit Parish of Sacramento), 3235 Arden Way, Sacramento, CA, 95825, United States
Conductor: Christian Baldini
Camellia Symphony Orchestra
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Co facilitator of Somatic Vocal PLAYshop! With SmashUp Somatics
2024-03-17 11:00 - 12:30 | CA
Are you Curious? “Yeah but what IIIISSSS this Somatic Vocal PLAYshop? What can I expect to DO?”
We believe that grounding ourselves in the felt sense of voice and body provides an untapped wealth of knowledge, helping regulate our nervous system so we can show up authentically for ourselves and others. This PLAYshop series is truly for anyone who works closely with other humans:
• Therapists • Helpers • Coaches • Yoga Instructors • Mentors • Teachers • Caregivers
We will explore:
✨connecting to voice, breath, emotions and felt sense of body with sound making, group reflection and gentle movement (dress comfy and in layers)
✨connection with others over the three sessions, building trust and safety to explore our authentic voices in the world and how they can truly shift us and affect others. We will feel that impact!!!!!!
✨how to off load stress using our voice from moment to moment as we walk through life and to stay more present while working closely with other humans.
✨ with LAUGHTER, JOY and SILLINESS at times! Friends being vulnerable is hard work, let’s take it gently in stride. Brains 🧠 love play!
We are honored to hold you gently and create space for you to take the plunge and come play with us!
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Opera on the Dock of the Bay - Festival Opera Gala
2024-03-16 15:00 - 18:00 | Riggers Loft Wine Company, 1325 Canal Boulevard, Richmond, CA, 94804, United States
An afternoon of wine, bites, music, and celebration to support Festival Opera!
Tucked away on the shore of Point Richmond, Riggers Loft Wine Company offers stunning front-row views of the San Francisco Bay. A working winery, the vibe is casual and cool, with a grand piano and great acoustics for singing. Enjoy a selection of wine and bubbly from R&B Cellars, and a sumptuous buffet of savory bites and desserts curated by Chef Frank Miller. Bid on a selection of art, wine, jewelry, experiences, and more, in our live and silent auctions.
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Be moved by the power of the human voice and preview the 2024 season with musical performances by your favorite Festival Opera artists.
Raise a glass with us and support our future of bringing opera to the East Bay.
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