Mezzo-soprano Sandra Walker will join soprano Krista Wilhelmsen and pianist Don Macey as the Augusta Opera hosts an intimate evening of wine and song at North Augusta's historic and beautifully restored Rosemary Inn bed and breakfast (at Rosemary Hall) on Thursday, Feb. 25. Tickets for the event are available at (706) 496-7600 for $50 each, through Feb. 20.

Walker will perform her favorite piano bar songs, while Wilhelmsen will perform a sampling of arias. Both will be accompanied by Macey.

Walker has appeared in major roles, including nine seasons at the Metropolitan Opera. She holds a bachelor of music degree in vocal performance from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She did post graduate studies in opera performance at the Manhattan School of Music in New York City. She has appeared frequently in telecasts on "Live from Lincoln Center."

Wilhelmsen, is from Oak Forest, Ill. Professionally, she has sung with Augusta Opera, Opera Carolina, Opera New Jersey, Natchez Festival, the Savannah Orchestra, New England Light Opera, Palmetto Opera, and Long Leaf Opera.

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