Richmond’s beloved singer-songwriter—and baroque opera star—Jaylin Brown has been awarded a spot in the Berklee School of Music’s graduate program in Valencia, Spain, starting this fall.

RVA Baroque and painter Melissa Burgess are organizing a benefit concert to help Jaylin pursue this life-changing opportunity.

Within an intimate garden setting, Jaylin and friends will perform highlights from the 2021 original opera Julie, Monster, showcasing her passionate portrayal of 17 th century rebel Julie d’Aubigny. The audience will also be treated to Jaylin’s own compositions featuring several deeply-felt new songs.

Purchase tickets at the link below.

https://rvabaroque.org/event-info

100 percent of your tax-deductible donation through rvabaroque.org goes to fund Jaylin’s residency. With it, you will receive:

• A seat at the performance

• A glass of wine (21+)

• An opportunity to win a painting by Melissa Burgess (mburgesspaintings.com)