St. Philip's Friends of Music's summer concert series will continue at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Bloom Music Center at St. Philip's in the Hills Episcopal Church.
In honor of Bastille Day, soprano Mary Paul, baritone Larry Alexander and pianist Bonnie Bird will present a salute to French opera, musical theater and cabaret, titled "French Toast."
Arias and duets from operas by Delibes, Gounod, Massenet and Ambroise Thomas will be paired with selections from "Gigi," "South Pacific" and "The Phantom of the Opera."
No afternoon of French music would be complete without "La Vie en Rose," and Paul and Alexander also will perform a collection of songs titled "Mots d'heure: Gousse, Rames" (Mother Goose Rhymes).
Hailed for her impeccable phrasing, Paul is a dynamic singing actress who has held leading roles in the operas of Mozart, Verdi, Donizetti, Johann Strauss and Richard Strauss.
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Baritone Alexander has performed extensively across the United States, receiving critical acclaim for a wide range of operatic roles and concert repertoire.
Juilliard-educated pianist Bird is a staff vocal coach and accompanist at the University of Arizona.
Admission is a $15 suggested donation to St. Philip's Friends of Music, which supports concerts, special musical events, commissions, scholarships and community outreach programs at St. Philip's.
St. Philip's is at 4440 N. Campbell Ave. Parking is available in the north lot.
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