Blending classical refinement with the warmth of jazz and cabaret, Molly Mahoney and Grammy-winning pianist John Wilson approach each song as a conversation: between voice and piano, performer and listener, past and present. The result is an intimate musical experience that brings timeless songs vividly into the present.
"Meadowlark"
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Molly Mahoney is a mezzo-soprano celebrated for her luminous tone and intimate storytelling across jazz, cabaret, and classical repertoire. She began singing with big bands at the age of ten and has appeared in concert with Vinnie Falcone, longtime musical director and accompanist for Frank Sinatra. Molly has toured nationally as the lead female vocalist with a jazz quintet and has opened for artists including The Ink Spots, The Mills Brothers, Peter Marshall, and The Modernaires. She created and performs the cabaret show My Cousin Cole, celebrating love songs by her distant cousin, Cole Porter — a project she also recorded as her second album, My Cousin Cole: Pitter, patter… Porter!, featuring favorites such as Night and Day, I’ve Got You Under My Skin, and Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye. Her soulful interpretations of both these beloved standards and rare gems can be heard alongside her debut album, Two for the Road. Molly has also performed her acclaimed one-woman show Mischief! in San Francisco, San Diego, New York City, and London.
Equally at home on the operatic stage, Molly appears regularly with Bay Area companies including West Edge Opera, Livermore Valley Opera, West Bay Opera, Ars Minerva, and Opera Parallèle. She holds a Master of Music degree in Vocal Performance from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Known for her expressive voice and emotional honesty, Molly brings warmth, refinement, and a deep love of timeless song to every performance.
“Sheer beauty and eloquence.”
-Joshua Kosman, San Francisco Chronicle
John Wilson stands at the forefront of American piano music, celebrated for his extraordinary artistry and commanding presence. As the pianist for the San Francisco Symphony and Principal Keyboard for the Marin Symphony, San Diego Symphony, and Oakland Symphony, he has solidified his reputation as one of the most sought-after pianists of his generation. His performances are hailed for their technical brilliance and profound musicality.
The 2024-2025 season features highly anticipated appearances at Carnegie Hall, the San Francisco Symphony Chamber Series, and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Wilson will showcase his versatility by performing Beethoven’s “Choral Fantasy” with the Berkeley Community Chorus and Orchestra and Grieg’s Piano Concerto with the Marin Symphony Orchestra.
Wilson’s recording achievements include performing on the GRAMMY-winning recording of Michael Tilson Thomas’s Meditations on Rilke. With the release of GRACE: The Music of Michael Tilson Thomas on PENTATONE, he continues to shape the landscape of American piano music through his innovative recordings.
