The Magic of La Bohème

Week of February 20, 2027

Step into the magic of La Bohème for a very special week at Rancho La Puerta. Acclaimed artists Anya Matanović, Efraín Solís, Kayleigh Decker, Cheryl Lin Fielding at the piano, and more will fill the week with beautiful music, unexpected pairings, intimate performances, and delightful Bohème-inspired surprises. Come curious -whether you’ve loved opera for years or have never experienced it before, this is a week designed to welcome you in, sweep you away, and leave you wanting more.

 

Anya Matanovic is an American soprano praised for her “thrilling vocal color” and compelling stage presence. She has performed leading roles with major opera companies including the Metropolitan Opera, Seattle Opera, Santa Fe Opera, Boston Lyric Opera, Utah Opera, Opera Santa Barbara, New York City Opera, and the New Israeli Opera. Her signature roles include Mimì in La bohème, Violetta in La traviata, Musetta, Gilda, Gretel, and Pamina. She has also appeared in concert with orchestras including the Cleveland Orchestra and Cincinnati Symphony.

Kayleigh Decker, mezzo-soprano, is praised for her “shimmering mezzo-soprano” and a voice of “pure vocal gold.” A superb song interpreter, she has appeared with leading opera companies including Lyric Opera of Chicago, Dallas Opera, Cincinnati Opera, Welsh National Opera, Staatsoper Hamburg, Staatsoper Stuttgart, and Opéra de Monte-Carlo. Her concert appearances include performances with the San Francisco Symphony, Seattle Symphony, Baltimore Symphony, Orchestre de Paris, and Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment. A former Caramoor Schwab Vocal Rising Star and Ryan Opera Center ensemble member, Decker has performed leading roles in operas by Mozart, Rossini, Handel, and others. Her recent engagements include Mercedes in Bizet’s Carmen with Cincinnati Opera and Donna Elvira in Mozart’s Don Giovanni. Kayleigh Decker),

Efraín Solís is a baritone praised by the San Francisco Chronicle for his “theatrical charisma and musical bravado.” A graduate of the San Francisco Opera Adler Fellowship, he has performed with leading opera companies including the Metropolitan Opera, San Francisco Opera, Santa Fe Opera, Dallas Opera, Houston Grand Opera, and Opera San José. His roles include Figaro in Le nozze di Figaro, Papageno in Die Zauberflöte, Escamillo in Carmen, Schaunard in La bohème, and the title role in Don Giovanni. He is also an active recitalist and concert performer.

Cheryl Lin Fielding, the Artistic Director of the Parnassus Society, is acclaimed for her “warm, grand, and rich” pianism (New York Sun). A distinguished pianist, collaborative artist, and concert producer, Cheryl has performed at prestigious venues such as Alice Tully Hall, Carnegie Weill Recital Hall, and Tanglewood Music Center. Her international performances include concert tours in Europe, Asia, and South America. As the artistic leader of the Parnassus Society, she curates dynamic programs that elevate both emerging talent and world-class artists, creating powerful musical experiences that unite performers and communities. Cheryl’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of artists is reflected in her work at Dolora Zajick’s Institute for Young Dramatic Voices, and at UCLA, where she serves as a vocal coach and Continuing Lecturer in the Herb Alpert School of Music.