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Opera fans and music lovers alike can enjoy a free concert featuring Golda Zahra at Beverly Canon Gardens. The performance includes a mix of Italian-Neapolitan songs, jazz classics, and Broadway hits, designed to appeal to all audiences. Zahra, alongside a talented jazz ensemble, will showcase her impressive vocal range with beloved operatic pieces. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets for a comfortable outdoor experience. This concert marks one of Zahra’s many performances this summer as she strives to make opera accessible to everyone.
Beverly Hills – Rising opera star Golda Zahra will take the stage for a free concert on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. The performance will be held at the Beverly Canon Gardens, located at 241 N. Canon Drive. This event is part of a four-part summer concert series scheduled throughout Los Angeles.
The concert will feature a diverse lineup that includes popular Italian-Neapolitan songs, jazz classics, and Broadway hits, appealing to both seasoned opera enthusiasts and those new to the genre. With her background as a classical singer, Zahra aims to make opera accessible to a wider audience, countering the notion that it is “too highbrow.”
Accompanying Zahra will be a six-musician jazz ensemble, enhancing the rich blend of musical styles that she plans to showcase. Among the highlights of the evening will be the aria “Quando me’n vo” from Puccini’s famed opera “La Boheme,” renowned for its challenging high B flat note.
Guests attending the concert are encouraged to bring blankets and low chairs for comfortable seating on the lawn at the picturesque venue. This outdoor setting is designed to facilitate an enjoyable experience for everyone in attendance.
Golda Zahra, 25, has established herself as a significant presence in the opera world since she began her artistic journey at the young age of four. Inspired by a performance of “The Magic Flute,” she chose to honor her Persian heritage by using her middle name “Zahra” as her stage name. In Farsi, “Zahra” translates to flower, beauty, or princess, illustrating her connection to her background.
In addition to her upcoming concert at Beverly Canon Gardens, Zahra has performed at prestigious venues including Walt Disney Concert Hall, Royce Hall at UCLA, and The Saban Theatre. Her achievements include winning the 2015 Los Angeles Music Center’s Spotlight Award and being a finalist at the 2022 Rai Radio’s “Voci in Barcaccia” international competition.
Zahra’s operatic journey took a significant step forward in 2020 when she made her debut as Violetta Valéry in Verdi’s “La Traviata” in Padova, Italy. Her vocal ability extends impressively, reaching F and beyond, which showcases her talent and versatility.
Following her performance on May 24, Zahra is set to present another concert on July 12, 2025, at BroadStage in Santa Monica, underscoring her growing prominence in the music scene. Additionally, she recorded a CD for RAI Radio, which featured a live broadcast from Rome, highlighting her skills as a finalist in a competitive international event.
As the summer series continues to unfold, Golda Zahra’s performances are expected to attract a diverse audience, providing an opportunity for music lovers of all backgrounds to experience the beauty of opera in a casual and inviting atmosphere.
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