Momeleh
A mother’s love for her children is everything and forever. Mezzo-soprano, Cheri Rose Katz, (Deutsche Oper Berlin, Baden Baden Festival, Teatro Reggio Emilia, Berliner Philharmoniker) takes us on a journey of her family’s rich history of Jewish tradition through this remarkable collection, lovingly called “Momeleh.” The music encompasses a Jewish section featuring both classics and lesser-known treasures. Some beautiful lullabies in different languages complete the theme of a mother’s love for her children. Katz has also contributed some heartfelt original pieces. While the inspiration for this project was first and foremost the birth of Katz’s, daughter, the album is dedicated to her mother, Margaret Erle Katz, referred to by many as the ‘American Philomena’. Margaret’s life story is documented in the book American Baby by Gabrielle Glaser. Katz comes from a line of Holocaust survivors, and it was important to her to honor them and the Jewish community. Ira Siff (acclaimed performer, master teacher, Commentator: Metropolitan Opera) is the artistic advisor of the album. Siff was instrumental in putting this treasure of a project together. Scholar, author, Alan Mallach, is the pianist. Gifted violinist, Evelyn Estava, completes the trio offering this musical soundtrack that takes us on a journey of a mother’s love and the healing power of music.
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IN THE LIMELIGHT: MOMELEH, A STIRRING MUSICAL TRIBUTE AND HOMAGE BY CHERI ROSE KATZ
Book: American Baby
Margaret Erle Katz
" The American Philomena"
Margaret Erle Katz (born In 1944) is an American and German citizen. Her courageous life story and desperate search for her son, Stephen, who she was forced to relinquish during the post war adoption era, was documented in the outstanding book American Baby by Gabrielle Glaser. Margaret Katz is now an advocate and spokesperson for adoption rights. She has created Margaret’s Mitzvah Mission to help raise awareness about adoption laws. Her husband, George, the love of her life, passed away in 2000. Her son Stephen who she was finally reunited with in 2014, after a life long search, passed away, just months after their reunion. Margaret tried desperately to warn her son of medical history. The adoption agency, never gave him any of the information. It is her greatest mission now to help open the closed record system, that still exists in so many states today. She is a mother of four, grandmother to six and has now been called by many, ” The American Philomena”.
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Opera Experience
| Momeleh | Recording Artist/ Tour | WELTFARBEN MUSIK , 2022 -2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Rossini-Petite Messe Solennelle | alto soloist | United Kingdom-Aylesbury Choral Society, 2022 |
| Carmen and Samson and Delilah | soloist | Somerset Symphony Orchestra, 2021 |
| Norma | Adalgisa | Opera Classica Europa |
| Verdi Requiem | Mezzo Soprano Soloist | London |
| Nabucco | Fenena | Opera Classica Europa, |
| Mahler, Das Lied von der Erde | Alto soloist | Miami, FL, Thomas Sleeper, Conductor, |
| Der “Ring in 100 Minuten | Erda,Fricka,Flosshilde | Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin |
| La Forza Del Destino | Preziosilla | Opera Classica Europa |
| Der Ring in 100 Minuten,Broadcast on Deutschland Radio Kultur | Erda,Fricka,Flosshilde | RSB, Berlin |
| Der “Ring” in 100 Minuten | Erda/Flosshilde/Fricka | Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin, |
| Verdi Requiem | Mezzo Soprano Soloist | Kingfisher Sinfonietta |
| World Premiere, Bellardo-Missa De Profunctis Requiem | Mezzo Soloist | Newtown Chamber Orchestra |
| Alexander Nevsky | Mezzo Soloist | Mobile Symphony Orchestra,Scott Speck, |
| Das Rheingold, Siegfried,Götterdämmerung | Erda, Waltraute | Theatre of Saint-Quentin-in-Yvelines,Porto, Teatro Reggio Emilia |
| Die Walkure | Soloist | Riverside Symphony, NYC |
| Carmen, Dalila,Azucena | mezzo soloist | Concerto Arts in Germany and Italy |
| LA COUPE ET LES LEVRES- World Premiere | Mona | A Transformation of Puccini’s Edgar, by Anton Coppola |
| Elecktra | Klytemenestra | Festival Iberoamericano |
| Faust | Marthe | Opera Tampa |
| Call for Christine | Celebrity Judge | Phoenix Symphony |
| Rigoletto | Maddalena | PROLIRICA DE ANTIOQUIA |
| Alexander Nevsky, Cantata for mezzo-soprano, chorus and orchestra, Op 78 | mezzo soloist | Orquesta Sinfónica de Puerto Rico |
| Rossini: Petite Messe Solennelle | Alto Solist | Coro lirico |
| Messiah | Alto soloist | Manger Square, Bethlehem, Israel |
| Carmen, Samson et Dalila, La Favorita | Mezzo Soloist | St.George’s Cathedral, Jerusalem |
| Messiah | Alto soloist | St. Timothy United Methodist Church, Mandeville, Louisiana |
| Rigoletto | Maddalena | Opera Greensboro |
| Aida | Amneris | Opera Internationale |
| Rigoletto,Carmen,Cavalleria Rusticana,(concert) | Maddalena,Carmen,Santuzza | Musica(Kassel,Germany) |
| Un Ballo In Maschera | Ulrica(cover) | Deutsche Oper Berlin |
| Aida | Amneris(cover) | Deutsche Oper Berlin |
| Manon Lescaut | Musico | Deutsche Oper Berlin |
| Il Trittico(premiere) | Frugola,Ciesca | Deutsche Oper Berlin |
| Faust | Marthe | Deutsche Oper Berlin |
| La Traviata | Annina | Deutsche Oper Berlin |
| Andrea Chenier | La Contessa | Deutsche Oper Berlin |
| La Forza del Destino | Curra/Preziosilla(Cover) | Deutsche Oper Berlin |
| Die Zauberflöte | Dritte Dame | Deutsche Oper Berlin |
| Aida | Amneris | Opera Internationale |
| I Puritani | Enrichetta | Deutsche Oper Berlin |
| Lulu | Kunstgewerblerin | Deutsche Oper Berlin |
| Die Walküre | Rossweiße | Deutsche Oper Berlin |
| Das Rheingold | Floßhilde, Erda(Cover) | Deutsche Oper Berlin |
| Die Frau Ohne Schatten | Stimme Von Oben | Deutsche Oper Berlin |
| Salome | Page | Deutsche Oper Berlin |
| Die Zauberflöte | Dritte Dame | Deutsche Oper Berlin |
| La Traviata | Annina | Deutsche Oper Berlin |
| Il Trovatore | Azucena (cover) | Deutsche Oper Berlin |
| Die Götterdämmerung | Floßhilde | Deutsche Oper Berlin |
| La Traviata | Flora | Opera of the Hamptons |
| Cavalleria Rusticana | Lola | Opera of the Hamptons |
| Zanetto | Zanetto | New Jersey Association of Verismo |
| Rigoletto | Maddalena | New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera |
| Cavalleria Rusticana | Santuzza | Opera International |
| A Hand of Bridge | Sally | Sarasota Opera |
Concert Work
| recitals and concerts 20017-2023 | soloist | New Jersey and New York, 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Afternoon of Opera Favorites | Soloist, Carmen,Dalila, Eboli,Lady Macbeth,Azucena | Recital at Temple Beth Shalom |
| Opera Favorites | Soloist, Carmen,Dalila, Eboli,Lady Macbeth,Azucena | Berlin, Germany,Concert |
| Il Tabarro | Giorgetta | Brooklyn Performing Arts Center |
| Messiah | Alto Soloist | Miami |
| Messiah | Alto Soloist | The Presbyterian Church |
| Songs from Anton Rubenstein | Mezzo soloist | Jewish Heritage Museum |
| Strauss lieder | Mezzo soloist | Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra |
| Ernani(Philharmonic) | Giovanna | Deutsche Oper Berlin |
| Die Walküre | Rossweiße | Festspielhaus Baden-Baden |
| The Unknown Mascagni | soloist | Roosevelt Arts Project |
| Weihnachts-Oratorium | Alto | The German School of NY & D.C |
| Carmen,Cavalleria Rusticana | Carmen, Santuzza | Opera International w/Antonietta Stella,Italy |
| Gala Concert for Licia Albanese | soloist | Opera International/RichardsonAuditorium |
| Beethoven Mass in C Major | Alto Soloist | University of Miami |
Awards/Honors
- Gerda Lissner Foundation, Career Grant,2008,2006, 2005, 2004
- Franz-Josef-Weisweiler-Stipendiatin,2005
- The American Berlin Opera Foundation, Scholarship Winner,2004
- Palm Beach Opera, Finalist, Advanced Division,2001
- Gerda Lissner Foundation, Encouragement Award Winner,2000
- Opera of the Hamptons, Young Artist Winner,1998
- MacAllister Awards, NYC Regional Winner,1997
- National Society of Arts and Letters Competition, NJ 2nd Place Winner,1997
- Palm Beach Opera, Finalist, Junior Division,1996,1997
- Florida Grand Opera, Young Patronesses of the Opera, Semi-Finalist,1997
Young Artists Programs
- Sarasota Opera, Apprentice Program,1998
- Central City Opera, Studio Artist,1997
Education
BM, University of Miami, ’92-’95, Berklee College of Music and SNHU( Music Business- MBA, 2023. VOICE-Ira Siff ,CONDUCTORS- Renato Palumbo, Ulf Schirmer, Christian Thielemann, Jun Märkl, Fredric Chaslin. .DIRECTORS- Jasmin Solfaghari, James Marvel, Frank Gentilesca, Stephanie Sundine.
Opera Repertoire
| I Puritani | Enrichetta | Bellini |
|---|---|---|
| Norma | Adalgisa | Bellini |
| Lulu | Kunstgewerblerin | Berg |
| Carmen | Carmen | Bizet |
| Adriana LeCouvreur | Principessa | Cilea |
| La Favorita | Leonora | Donizetti |
| Cavalleria Rusticana | Santuzza/Lola | Mascagni |
| Zanetto | Zanetto | Mascagni |
| Die Zauberflöte | Dritte Dame | Mozart |
| La Gioconda | Laura/La Cieca | Ponchielli |
| Il Trittico | Frugola, Ciesca | Puccini |
| Il Trittico | Giorgetta,Zita, Principessa | Puccini |
| Samson et Dalila | Dalila | Saint-Saens |
| Die Frau Ohne Schatten | Stimme von Oben | Strauss |
| Elektra | Klytämnestra, first maid | Strauss |
| Salome | Page,Herodias | Strauss |
| Pique Dame | Pauline | Tchaikovsky |
| Aida | Amneris | Verdi |
| Don Carlo | Eboli | Verdi |
| Il Trovatore | Azucena | Verdi |
| La Forza del Destino | Preziosilla | Verdi |
| La Traviata | Annina/Flora | Verdi |
| Nabucco | Fenena | Verdi |
| Rigoletto | Maddalena | Verdi |
| Un Ballo in Maschera | Ulrica | Verdi |
| Das Rheingold | Floßhilde/Erda, *Fricka | Wagner |
| Der Fliegende Holländer | Mary | Wagner |
| Die Götterdämmerung | Floßhilde, Waltraute, Norn 1 or 2 | Wagner |
| Die Walküre | Rossweiße,Schwertleite,Grimgerde,Fricka | Wagner |
| Lohengrin | Ortrud | Wagner |
| Parsifal | Kundry | Wagner |
| Siegfried | Erda | Wagner |
| Tannhäuser | Venus | Wagner |
| Tristan und Isolde | Brangäne | Wagner |
New Release
BRAHMS' LULLABY
December 16th
