Sunday, April 21 ~ 3:00 pm
Private Home
Victoria, TX
Immerse yourself in a captivating musical experience at our House Concert on Sunday, April 21 at 3:00 PM. Join us for an intimate performance featuring the incredible talents of soprano Ivy Cantu and pianist Steve Carlton. Ivy, a 2022 VBF Emerging Artist, brings her enchanting voice to the forefront, weaving a tapestry of melodies that resonate with emotion and skill. Accompanied by the masterful keystrokes of Steve Carlton, this duo promises an afternoon of musical brilliance that will leave you inspired and moved. Don’t miss the chance to witness these accomplished artists in the warm and inviting setting of our house concert—a unique opportunity to savor the beauty of live music up close. Mark your calendar for a memorable afternoon filled with soul-stirring performances that will linger in your heart long after the final notes fade away.
Space is limited for this special event.
Additional information and directions will be sent once your reservation is complete.
Reservations are $100 for food, drinks, and performance.
Contact us at 361-570-5788 or info@victoriabachfestival.org for information on reservations.
Soprano Ivy Cantu received her degree in vocal performance at Texas State University. Her roles include Reporter in Ruffled Flourishes (world premiere), Venus/Juno in Orpheus and the Underworld, L’écureuil in L’entfant et Les Sortilleges, Lady Bird in Lady Bird: First Lady of the Land (world premiere), Mrs. Grose in The Turn of the Screw, Mother in Hansel and Gretel, 1st Lady in The Magic Flute, Mrs. Gleaton in Susannah, Queen Dido in Dido and Aeneas, and a soloist in Howl (world premiere). She made her debut with Alamo City Opera in their production of Maria de Buenos Aires (2016),Texas Concert Opera Collective in their production of Susannah as Mrs. Gleaton (2019), Austin Opera in their production of Everest (2019), and Local Opera Local Artists (LOLA) in Dido and Aeneas as the lead, Queen Dido (2019). She won first place in the Edward Baird Singer of the Year competition at Texoma NATS in 2018 and third place in the Meistersinger Competition at AIMS in Graz, Austria in 2019. Recently, she was invited to the Victoria Bach Festival as an “Emerging Artist” in the summer of 2022.
Miss Cantu teaches at South Austin Academy of Vocal Arts as a fifth-year employee. She serves as the assistant choir director and administrative assistant. She is known for her bright spirit and encouraging demeanor.
Miss Cantu is also a teacher at Christian Youth Theatre (CYT) in New Braunfels where she musically directs their main stage productions.