An Evening of Piano & Soprano with Nicholas Bavini and Rebecca Elizabeth Wood
Step into a Christmas from another time.
Inspired by the beauty of opera, the elegance of classical music, and the nostalgia of holidays past, A Classic Christmas is an evening of music, festive spirit, and a little old-fashioned glamour.
Pianist Nicholas Bavini and Baltimore-based soprano Rebecca Elizabeth Wood invite you to experience a holiday performance that is anything but an ordinary Christmas recital. Think timeless Christmas melodies, operatic flourishes, and the warmth and wonder of a classic holiday gathering, with a touch of the Ralph Lauren Christmas aesthetic we've all come to love.
Enjoy an evening of beautiful music, festive refreshments, and good company, followed by an opportunity to meet the performers and mingle.
Meet the Artists
Rebecca Elizabeth Wood | Soprano
Originally from North Carolina, Rebecca Elizabeth Wood is a Baltimore-based soprano whose performances have been praised by The Baltimore Sun for their "lyrical passion" and "silvery tone." A familiar presence on Baltimore's opera and concert stages, Rebecca performs regularly with Maryland Opera and has appeared in productions including The Merry Widow, Madama Butterfly, Carmen, Lucia di Lammermoor, and Norma. Her credits also include performances with Annapolis Opera, Center Stage Opera, Opera Delaware, and Washington National Opera. She holds a Master of Music in Voice and Graduate Performance Diploma from the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University, as well as a Bachelor of Music from the University of South Carolina. Alongside her operatic work, Rebecca is passionate about sharing music through concerts, recitals, and community performances throughout the Baltimore region.
Nicholas Bavini | Piano
Nicholas Bavini is the founder of Bavani Piano Studio, originally established in West Chester, Pennsylvania, in 2014 before making its home in Baltimore in 2017. The studio combines technical approaches from American piano pedagogy and the Russian Conservatory tradition, offering students a strong foundation while embracing a wide range of musical styles. Collaboration is central to the studio's work, with Nicholas regularly partnering with local vocalists and instrumentalists for performances and recordings. His approach brings together music education, artistic exploration, and inclusive performance opportunities.