6 Normandy Heights Road
Morristown, NJ 07963
Soprano Theresa Carlomagno's impressive repertoire includes standout roles such as Adele in Die Fledermaus and Adina in Donizetti’s L’Elisir D’Amore. In July 2025, she sang Mimi in La Boheme in Sicily. She recently made her European debut at the Herodion Atticus in Athens, Greece, performing alongside Mario Frangoulis as Adalgisa in i. Following this, she graced the stage at the Warner Theatre with Frangoulis, further showcasing her exceptional talent. Theresa gets to the heart of each character she embodies, infusing her performances with emotional depth and musical finesse. She has also performed at Merkin Hall for the Met Young Artist Intensive Program and, in her youth, won two Governor's Awards for her outstanding vocal abilities. Additionally, she won the International Grande Music Competition in New York, further solidifying her place as a rising star in the world of classical music. Dedicated to bringing beautiful music to audiences, Theresa passionately reignites interest in this cherished art form both locally and internationally.
Soprano Timothy Marueen Cole has performed major roles in opera and musical theater, most recently with Eastern Opera in Bound Brook and with The Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey. She has sung in recitals and as soloist with orchestras on many occasions as well as singing solo arias in a special concert at The National Opera Center in New York honoring Roman composer Marco Frisina. Equally comfortable in contemporary, early, and standard operas, she has brought roles to life in Die Fledermaus (Rosalinda), L'Elisir d'amore (Adina), Bastien und Bastienne (Bastienne), Hansel and Gretel (Gretel), and the lead role in The Tell-Tale Heart, composed by Maestro Robert W. Butts. She has premiered major new works in concerts by The New Contemporary. She teaches and directs musical theater works at the Wharton Arts.
Tenor Gary Pate, originally from Murfreesboro, Tennessee, got his start in music more than 50 years ago performing in dinner theaters around the country. While working for Burt Reynolds in his theater in Jupiter, Florida, Gary met comedian and stage Director, Charles Nelson Riley, who encouraged Gary to move to New York City and study. Gary has since performed at Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center as well as leading venues in San Francisco, Nashville, and Cincinnati. For over 20 years, with the Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center. In addition, he has performed in Germany, the Czech Republic, Austria, Japan and Italy. Gary has worked with BONJ on many projects over the past 20 years. Gary is semi retired and lives in Mount Arlington on Lake Hopatcong.
Tenor Dmitri Zigrino has performed roles with Opera Theatre of Montclair, Eastern Opera, and The Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey. His recently acclaimed interpretations include Don Jose (Carmen), Alfredo (Die Fledermaus), Acis (Acis and Galatea), Tonio (I pagliacci), Rodolfo (La boheme), and The Neighbor (Tell-Tale Heart).
Bass Jason Adamo has sung with opera companies throughout the New York/New Jersey area as well as in recitals and oratorio performances. Recent roles have included Falke (Die Fledermaus), Dulcamara (L'Elisir d'amore), Marcello (La boheme), Silvio (I pagliacci), the Detective (Tell-Tale Heart), The Father (Coffee Cantata), and Colas (Bastien und Bastienne).
Pianist Daniel Colalillo (MM Mannes, BM Purchase Conservatory of Music), a New York-based classical pianist, is renowned for his powerful performances and unique interpretations. Praised by The New York Times, he has performed as a concerto soloist with orchestras and given recitals at Carnegie Hall, Steinway Hall, and Princeton University; and in cities such as Philadelphia, San Francisco, Nashville, Toronto and Montreal. As Founder and Artistic Director of Classical Keys Daniel oversees a concert series in NJ and NYC, now in its fifth season. Named “Top Piano Teacher” by Steinway & Sons, Daniel he has taught masterclasses at universities and operates a private studio in Manhattan.
