Emily — No Prisoner Be is a 24-part song cycle composed by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Kevin Puts for Grammy Award winning artists Joyce DiDonato and Time for Three. The music feels at once familiar and new, brimming with energy, passion, and an undeniable chemistry between the performers. Emily Dickinson’s poetry and Puts’ music feel as if they have always belonged together. With atmospheric lighting and strikingly simple staging designed by Andrew Staples, the performance draws audiences into Dickinson’s inner world. Step into Emily— where every moment is both intimate and infinite.
Applications Open:
Masterclass with Joyce DiDonato
Green Music Center at Sonoma State University, Weill Hall
Sonoma Sings is thrilled to announce that internationally renowned mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato will lead a public masterclass in Weill Hall at Sonoma State University's Green Music Center at 7:00PM Thursday, January 29, 2026.
This unique opportunity invites emerging singers to learn from one of the world's most celebrated opera artists.
Application Guidelines:
* Submit a YouTube video with two arias:
One in English
One in German, French, Italian, or Spanish
Finalists will be required to submit titles for four arias in total.
* Include a headshot and resume.
* Email materials and links to: masterclass@sonomasings.org We will send you an email when we receive your materials.
Details:
* There is no fee for submission or participation.
* Preference will be given to singers from Sonoma, Napa, and Marin counties, though applications are welcome from all qualified singers.
* Singers must be 35 years of age or younger on January 29, 2026.
* Singers may select repertoire that best suits their voice; participants are not required to conform to traditional gender norms.
* Applications must be received no later than December 31, 2025.
Opportunities for Participants: Selected participants will receive invaluable feedback from Ms. DiDonato in front of a public audience. Sonoma Sings is an organization dedicated to nurturing and celebrating singers in Sonoma County.
By providing free performance and educational opportunities, Sonoma Sings supports young singers and emerging artists across genres including opera, musical theatre, jazz, and contemporary styles.
Through concerts, masterclasses, and community partnerships, Sonoma Sings uplifts emerging voices and enriches the cultural life of our region. This event is made possible with administrative and fiduciary support from the Redwood Empire chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS).
Apply Now By Sending Your Audition Materials To:
Kevin Puts
