Sonora Vaice as Maria Callas – Dzintari Concert Hall Small Hall, December 4, 2026
Sonora Vaice as Maria Callas – Dzintari Concert Hall Small Hall, December 4, 2026
Terence McNally’s play “Master Class” will be presented at the Small Hall of Dzintari Concert Hall in Jūrmala. Opera singer Sonora Vaice will take on the role of Maria Callas. The performance leads into the world of the legendary opera diva, where fame, love and creative sacrifices are closely intertwined. The play is based on the master classes led by Callas at the Juilliard School in New York in the early 1970s. Young singers arrive to study, but encounter a demanding, sharp and ironic personality. Callas expects more from an artist than a beautiful voice and accurately sung notes. In the performance, present-day events intertwine with memories of triumphs, loneliness, losses and her relationship with Aristotle Onassis. At the heart of the story are talent, ambition, love and the price a person pays for a place in the arts. This is Sonora Vaice’s first role in dramatic theatre. The production was created as her theatre directing diploma project at the Latvian Academy of Culture. The performance will be of particular interest to admirers of opera, theatre and powerful personal stories.
What to expect at the event
“Master Class” is a dramatic performance about Maria Callas and the singing lessons she led. The cast includes Sonora Vaice, Tatjana Gurēviča or Elīna Bojarkina, Anna Vaice and pianist Māris Žagars. The director is Sonora Vaice, the set designer and video artist is Ineta Sipunova, and the lighting designer is Ivars Vācers.
Venue and time
The performance will take place on December 4, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Small Hall of Dzintari Concert Hall, 1 Turaidas Street, Jūrmala.
Tickets
Ticket prices range from 20 to 35 euros.
Important information for visitors
- The performance lasts 2 hours.
- The recommended age is 14 and over.
Why attend
This is an opportunity to see Sonora Vaice in a dramatic role that resonates with her many years of experience on the opera stage. The production offers not only an insight into the legendary personality of Maria Callas, but also reflections on an artist’s demands of themselves, competition and the price of the creative journey.