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Opera Gems of the Baroque - Confidencen
Meet this year’s four singers from the Young Artist Program! After weeks of immersion in Baroque and Classical styles, they perform some of the era’s most iconic arias by Vivaldi, Telemann and Handel.




La Bohème - Opera San Jose
Julia Maria Johnson covers the role of Musetta and sings with the chorus of La Bohème.

The Magic Flute - Genesis Opera Theater
Julia Maria Johnson sings the role of Pamina in the Magic Flute.

Modern opera company presents: Mary - a musical
Julia Maria Johnson sings the role of Mary Magdalene in this workshop of a new musical.


NEW OPERA WEST - "Pop-up" Festival
Julia Maria Johnson, Soprano
Singing the roles of New Kid & Ada Lovelace


The Vocal Vision Awards
Julia Maria Johnson returns to her alma mater at The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music to premiere a brand new work in celebration of the 2024 Vocal Vision Awards.

Joke's On You - You Might Just Like Opera!
April Fools, grown ups - this one's for all the little opera fans! POP and Danielle Marcelle Bond (mezzo-soprano) present a family-friendly recital featuring fantastical opera hits. See some of POP's funniest characters from showstoppers like, The Magic Flute AKA #Superflute, Cenerentola, The Pirates of Penzance, and more! Enjoy classic opera fairy tales & help create some new operatic comedy gold! Play games, win prizes, and sip sparkling apple cider with a star-studded cast of singers: Julia Maria Johnson (soprano), Dominic Salvati (tenor), and Christopher Walters (baritone). WARNING: This show may cause a case of the giggles.

Madama Butterfly - Opera Naples
Deservedly a towering opera classic, this powerfully moving tale of a young Japanese geisha's unrequited love is played out to a deeply poignant score rich with so many memorable moments it has earned the place of beloved favorite with audiences worldwide. This festival performance stars Jennifer Rowley, acclaimed worldwide for her unforgettable voice and remarkable stage presence in the title role. Conducted by Maestro Ramón Tebar. Featuring Opera Naples Resident Artist Soprano, Julia Maria Johnson

Festival Under the Stars - Marcelo Alvarez, tenor & Julia Maria Johnson, soprano
A musical tribute to Luciano Pavarotti, featuring world-class Argentinian tenor Marcelo Alvarez performing a selection of some of the maestro's most beloved, signature arias. Conducted by Maestro Ramón Tebar - Featuring Opera Naples Resident Artist Soprano, Julia Maria Johnson

IOLANTHE - Opera Naples
Featuring Julia Maria Johnson as the sassy shepherdess, Phyllis

Opera Naples Resident Artists at the Naples Botanical Gardens
Julia Maria Johnson, featured soprano

Castleton Festival - Opera Arias & Scenes Concert
Julia Maria Johnson, Featured Soprano
Castleton, Virginia

Castleton Festival - German Lieder Recital
Julia Maria Johnson, Featured Soprano
Castleton, Virginia

Sundays at the Stowaway
SPONSORED BY THE OPERA BUFFS
Julia Maria Johnson and John-Micah Braswell present “Cabaret Confidential: Two Untold Tales of Classical Cabaret.”
This program will feature cabaret-style songs by classical composers woven together to narrate two musical stories: one of tragically heavy-hearted passion, and the other of impossibly light-hearted homicide.
Featuring selections by Samuel Barber, Sheila Silver, and William Bolcom (just to name a few), this unique take on narrative music-making is sure to intrigue and delight!

Lyric Opera of Orange County - Le Nozze di Figaro - Concert Opera Series
Julia Maria Johnson - Susanna in Le Nozze di Figaro
Don’t miss your chance to experience up and coming opera stars in some of your favorite repertoire. These operas will be presented in a concert format (minimal/no staging or costumes) with pianos and English & Spanish supertitles. A great way to get to know the most famous titles in the operatic canon in an intimate setting.
October 2023: Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro with Guest Conductor & Coach, Bruce Stasyna of the San Diego Opera

Lyric Opera of Orange County: Le Nozze di Figaro - Concert Opera Series
Julia Maria Johnson - Susanna in Le Nozze di Figaro
Don’t miss your chance to experience up and coming opera stars in some of your favorite repertoire. These operas will be presented in a concert format (minimal/no staging or costumes) with pianos and English & Spanish supertitles. A great way to get to know the most famous titles in the operatic canon in an intimate setting.
October 2023: Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro with Guest Conductor & Coach, Bruce Stasyna of the San Diego Opera

CABARET CONFIDENTIAL: POP ARTIST RECITAL SERIES
PRESENTED BY PACIFIC OPERA PROJECT’S ARTIST RECITAL SERIES
Julia Maria Johnson and John-Micah Braswell present “Cabaret Confidential: Two Untold Tales of Classical Cabaret.”
This program will feature cabaret-style songs by classical composers woven together to narrate two musical stories: one of tragically heavy-hearted passion, and the other of impossibly light-hearted homicide.
Featuring selections by Samuel Barber, Sheila Silver, and William Bolcom (just to name a few), this unique take on narrative music-making is sure to intrigue and delight!

Concert Series at Westwood Library: CABARET CONFIDENTIAL with Julia Maria Johnson
Soprano Julia Maria Johnson leads us on an entertaining musical journey in her program titled Cabaret Confidential: Two Untold Stories of Classical Cabaret. Ms. Johnson will be accompanied by pianist John-Micah Braswell. 3PM Concert. FREE ADMISSION AND PARKING

An Evening at Stan's Music Parlor
CABARET CONFIDENTIAL: Two Untold Stories of Classical Cabaret
Julia Maria Johnson and John-Micah Braswell present “Cabaret Confidential: Two Untold Tales of Classical Cabaret.”
This program will feature cabaret-style songs by classical composers woven together to narrate two musical stories: one of tragically heavy-hearted passion, and the other of impossibly light-hearted homicide.
Featuring selections by Samuel Barber, Sheila Silver, and William Bolcom (just to name a few), this unique take on narrative music-making is sure to intrigue and delight!

Goodbye Concert at Teatro Sociale in Novafeltria
The Artists of CLA Italy 2023 present an intimate evening of Italian opera arias and song performances in our home theatre as a “goodbye concert” in Novafeltria. Featuring Julia Maria Johnson, soprano

Summer Serenata at Teatro Sociale in Novafeltria
The Artists of CLA Italy 2023 present an thrilling evening of Italian operatic ensembles and arias in our home theatre of Novafeltria. Featuring Julia Maria Johnson, soprano

Concerto d'Opera at Macerata Feltria
The Artists of CLA Italy 2023 perform a variety of bel canto ensembles and arias in a new and exciting venue- Macerata Feltria! Featuring Julia Maria Johnson, soprano

Summer Serenata at Teatro Angelo Mariani in Sant'Agata Feltria
The Artists of CLA Italy 2023 present an intimate evening of Italian opera arias and song performances. Featuring Julia Maria Johnson, soprano.

Concerto d'Opera at Piazza San Francesco in Ravenna
Savor the splendor of Bel Canto: The Artists of CLA Italy 2023 will perform excerpts from the masterpieces of Italian opera. Featuring Julia Maria Johnson, soprano.