Returning to the North State where he had his first public performance at age 6, Rafael Helbig-Kostka will perform at Sacred Heart Church to help raise funds for scholarships. He received his early training at University Prep, Shasta College, and CSU Stanislaus voice programs. He received a Masters Degree and Graduate Diplomas at New England Conservatory in Boston before moving to Europe to begin his professional career. After two years in Austria he has been performing in Germany at Meiningen Opera House for three years and will return to beginat the National Theater Mannheim this fall. His program is varied with selections that are Classical and Contemporary, Sacred and Secular. Something for everyone. You won't be disappointed.