Angels Lyric Opera
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Angels Lyric Opera in Los Angeles is a beacon of artistic excellence, where the grandeur of opera meets the intimate elegance of art songs. Every performance is a celebration of passion and precision, inviting audiences to experience the timeless beauty of diverse musical traditions.
Our People
Siyeon Kim, soprano, is a candidate of Doctor of Musical Arts program in University of Iowa(ABD). She attained her Artist Diploma from Cleveland Institute of Music and her Master’s degree in Manhattan School of Music.
Previous credits include La traviata(Violetta), Il MatrimonioSegreto (Carolina), H.M.S. Pinafore (Josephine), The Juniper Tree (Wife), Hippolyte et Aricie (Aricie), Le Rossignol (Rossignol), L'enfant et les sortilèges (Le rossignol), La Cenerentola (Clorinda), Die Zauberflöte (Pamina, Königin der Nacht), Il Trovatore (Inez), Brahms requiem (soloist) and Handel’s Messiah (Soloist). Scene work includes La Traviata (Violetta), Iphigenie en tauride(1st Priestess), Summer and smoke (Alma) and Die Fledermaus (Adele).
Ms. Kim is winner of Mirabell Performance Competition (Salzburg, Austria), NATS student audition (Ohio) and in Ars Nova chamber orchestra competition (Seoul, Korea). She also won Richard Miller Most Promising Singer Award(NATS, Ohio) and The Boris Goldovsky Prize in Opera (Cleveland Institute of music, Ohio).
In addition, she performed as a soloist with Duke Symphony Orchestra, choir in Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana, Handel’s Messiah, opera Il trovatore, Die Zauberflöte, opera Don Pasqualle, and in Korea National Opera Gala Concert.
"She brought impeccable phrasing and intonation to flights of coloratura far above the staff."
"This excerpt underscores her refined technique and artistic excellence in performance"-Cleveland Classic
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Chief Executive Officer
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Nicole Benson is a dynamic soprano and seasoned arts professional whose multifaceted career spans performance, education, and arts management.
As a soloist and choral section leader, she has captivated audiences with her expressive vocal artistry and has toured internationally as a featured choral singer, bringing a global perspective to her musical work.
Nicole holds a strong foundation in music education, which she channels into her role as Director of Music Education at Mewsic Moves, an organization dedicated to innovative and inclusive approaches to musical learning. She also serves as a Project Manager at Imaginology Kids, where she leads interdisciplinary arts initiatives that inspire creativity in young learners.
In addition to her vocal achievements, Nicole is an accomplished Latin dancer, a passion that enriches her artistic expression and informs her interdisciplinary approach to the performing arts.
Her combined expertise in performance, education, and creative leadership makes her a valued voice on the board of Angels Lyric Opera, where she advocates for accessible, engaging, and artistically vibrant programming.
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Director of Social Impact & Leadership Programs
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Kevin Blickfeldt continues to make an indelible impression upon the operatic and crossover music scenes of North America.
He made his debut with the Los Angeles Opera, under the baton of Music Director James Conlon, in performances of Prodigal Son as part of the centennial celebration of composer Benjamin Britten. Career highlights include three seasons as an Artist-in-Residence at the Ohio Light Opera, Dr. Malatesta in Don Pasquale at the Oper im Park Festival in Austria, the title role in Owen Wingrave (West Coast premiere) with USC Thornton Opera, Maximilian in Candide with Pasadena Opera, Il barbiere di Siviglia with Pacific Opera Project, and the West Coast premiere of the piano-and-percussion version of Kurt Weill's Seven Deadly Sins.
On the concert stage, Kevin has given recitals at the La Fortuna Palacio de las Pampas Festival in Argentina, at the Oper im Park Festival in Austria, and multiple appearances with the Palm Springs Opera Guild of the Desert. His discography—on the labels of Naxos, Albany, Operetta Archives Foundation, and Chandos—includes The Firefly, Windy City, Robinhood, The Vagabond King,
and The Violet of Montemartre.
Kevin was featured on the television program, America’s Got Talent, as a member of the operatic quartet, VOX. The first performance by the group occurred on the stage of Hollywood’s famous Dolby Theatre, where they received standing ovations from both the audience and judges. Since the show first aired, the group has garnered multiple millions of views on YouTube, streaming platforms, and television broadcasts around the world. VOX continues to present live performances across the United States and Canada.
Kevin is a graduate of the USC Thornton School of Music, Florida State University, and the University of Utah. He was awarded the Citadelle Award from the Alltech Voice Competition and has won numerous first place awards at competitions with The National Association of Teachers of Singing, among others. Dr. Blickfeldt has served as the Chair of Vocal Studies at El Camino
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Director of Korean Community Engagement
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Director of Stage Management & Musical Theatre Projects
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Pianist/Coach Sky Lee is rapidly becoming known as a versatile and sought-after collaborator across various repertoire, including opera, vocal, choral, orchestral, and instrumental music.
Her notable engagements include Long Beach Opera, The Opera Buffs, New Opera West, Indianapolis Opera, Aspen Music Festival and School, Pittsburgh Festival Opera, Musiktheater Bavaria, Long Beach Camerata Singers, Queens College Opera (CUNY), Gilbert and Sullivan Light Opera Company of Long Island in NY, NATS, Lyric Opera of Orange County, USC Thornton Opera, Opera UCLA, and Indiana University String Academy.Her performances have spanned the United States, Germany, Italy, Austria, Prague, and her home country S. Korea, including a debut at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall.
Lee holds degrees in solo Piano Performance from Indiana University Jacobs School of Music and Keyboard Collaborative Arts from USC Thornton School of Music, where she received recognition through awards and scholarships. Currently based in Los Angeles with her family, Lee serves as a vocal coach/staff
accompanist at Santa Monica College as well as a staff pianist at USC Thornton School of Music and UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music. Beyond her performance career, she also has published the Women’s Work album with hornist Kristy Morrell, a Los Angeles
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Director of Digital Media & Web Operations
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Half hour of Magic
"Halk hour of Magic" is a 30-minute opera that invites you on a magical musical adventure. With the enchanting sounds of the flute leading the way,
**Open to Public**
June, 21th, 2025 11:30AM
Venue James R.Armstrong Theater
3330 Civic Center Dr. Torrance, CA90503
L'elisir d'amore by Gaetano Donizetti
2025-26 Season Main Stage
Date February 28th 7:00pm , March 1st 2:30pm
Armstrong Theater, Torrance
Fundraising Concert 2026
The Magic Flute
Angels Lyric Opera proudly presents a fundraising concert celebrating the release of our original opera storybook, The Magic Flute. In this performance, Mozart’s beloved music is woven into live narration and imaginative readings, following the pages of the beautifully illustrated book.
Special guest artists include the Mewsic Moves Glee Choir, an ensemble of singers with disabilities, whose joyful presence will make the evening even more meaningful.
This concert is more than entertainment—it is a mission. All proceeds will support Angels Lyric Opera’s outreach, bringing music to those in need and donating The Magic Flute storybooks to children in hospitals and underserved communities.
We warmly invite families, friends, and supporters to share in this magical evening where story, art, and opera come together for a cause of compassion.
November 16th Sunday 6pm ,2025
Mijoo Peace Church, Los Angeles
