BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Connecticut Virtuosi - ECPv6.2.9//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://thevirtuosi.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Connecticut Virtuosi REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T023453 CREATED:20230828T161721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240527T223109Z UID:10546-1702220400-1702220400@thevirtuosi.org SUMMARY:Annual Christmas Concert DESCRIPTION:With Guest Violinist Luca Rinaldi. (This is a free-admission event) \n\nMoniuszko Choir at the Wadsworth\nThe Annual Christmas Concert at the Torp Theater\, Central Connecticut State University\, promises to be a delightful event filled with beautiful music and holiday cheer. The program includes a diverse selection of classical pieces\, showcasing the talent of guest violinist Luca Rinaldi. Rinaldi\, a renowned Italian violinist and winner of several prestigious competitions\, will take center stage as the soloist for Antonio Vivaldi’s beloved masterpiece\, The Four Seasons. His virtuosity and passion are sure to captivate the audience. The concert will also feature Stanislaw Moniuszko’s String Symphony\, a homage to Polish national opera\, and Grażyna Bacewicz’s Concerto for a String Orchestra\, showcasing the composer’s unique style and musicality. In addition\, the audience will be treated to arrangements of Polish and Italian carols\, performed by the Moniuszko Choir and the string orchestra. \nThis concert is a wonderful opportunity to experience the magic of the holiday season through the power of music. Don’t miss the chance to be transported to a world of enchantment and joy at this Annual Christmas Concert. URL:http://thevirtuosi.org/event/annual-christmas-concert/ LOCATION:Torp Theater\, Central Connecticut State University\, 1615 Stanley Street\, New Britain\, CT\, 06050\, United States CATEGORIES:2023-2024 CVCO Concert Season,New Britain ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://thevirtuosi.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/luca-rinaldi-e1693239496795.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T193000 DTSTAMP:20260430T023453 CREATED:20230828T153227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240527T223109Z UID:10516-1700335800-1700335800@thevirtuosi.org SUMMARY:Connecticut Lyric Opera 20th Anniversary Concert DESCRIPTION:This special event will feature the most memorable moments from the operas performed by the Connecticut Lyric Opera Company over the past two decades\, such as Faust\, Tosca\, Boheme\, Oniegin\, to name the few. \nYou will have the opportunity to relive the highlights of our shared history\, performed by your most-loved singers Daniel Juarez\, Jurate Švedaitė\, Steved Frederiks\, Stefan Szkafarowsky\, Robert Garner\, Stephanie Foster\, along with Maestro Sylveen and the Connecticut Virtuosi. We would be truly honored if you could join us for this celebration of our own journey. \n20 ANNIVERSARY OF THE CONNECTICUT LYRIC OPERA CONCERT PROGRAM: \nMarriage of Figaro\, overture – W.A.Mozart (1756-1791) \nGianni Schicchi\, O mio babbino caro – G.Puccini (1858-1924)\nStephanie Foster \nBarber of Seville\, La Calunnia – G.Rossini(1792-1868)\nSteven Fredericks \nEugene Onegin\, Prince Gremin’s Aria – P.I.Tchaikovsky( 1840-1893)\nStefan Szkafarovsky \nTosca\, E lucevan le stelle – G.Puccini(1858-1924)\nDaniel Juarez \nCarmen\, Votre Toast ( Toreador song) – G.Bizet(1838-1875)\nRobert Garner \nRigoletto\, Act 3 quartet – G.Verdi(1813-1901)\nDaniel Juarez\, Laura Kate Garner\, Jurate Svedaite\, Robert Garner \nTosca\, Vissi d’arte\, vissi d’amore – G.Puccini (1858-1924)\nJurate Svedaite \nFaust\, prelude – Ch.Gounod( 1818-1893) \nLa Bohème\, Act 3 quartet – G.Puccini (1858-1924)\nDaniel Juarez\, Jurate Svedaite\, Stephanie Foster\, Robert Gatner \nLa Bohème Vecchia zimmara\, senti – Puccini (1858-1924)\nStefan Szkafarowsky \nEugene Onegin\, Act 3 Finale duet – P.I.Tchaikovsky( 1840-1893)\nRobert Garner\, Jurate Svedaite \nCosì Fan Tutte\, Soave sia il vento – W.A.Mozart(1756-1791)\nLaura Kate Garner\, Stephanie Foster\, Robert Garner \nLa Traviata\, Brindisi – G.Verdi (1813-1901)\nDaniel Juarez\, Jurate Svedaite & Co. \n\n \n \n \n \n Daniel Juarez\n \n \n \n \n \n Jurate Svedaite\n \n \n \n \n \n Stefan Szkafarowsky\n \n \n \n \n \n Robert Garner\n \n \n \n \n \n Adrian Sylveen\n \n \n \n \n \n Steven Frederiks URL:http://thevirtuosi.org/event/clo-20th-aniverary/ LOCATION:Bushnell Arts Center @ the First Presbyterian\, 136 Capitol Ave\, Hartford\, CT\, 06106 CATEGORIES:2023-2024 CVCO Concert Season,Hartford,New London - CT,Operas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://thevirtuosi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/clo-gala-concert-e1698946245646.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Lyric Opera":MAILTO:info@ctlyricopera.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231105T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231105T213000 DTSTAMP:20260430T023453 CREATED:20230823T005516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240527T223109Z UID:10530-1699212600-1699219800@thevirtuosi.org SUMMARY:"Vissi d'Arte" with Jurate Svedaite DESCRIPTION:Jurate Svedaite\n“Visi d’Arte (Everything for Art)\,” is a tribute to the legendary Maria Callas to commemorate the 100th anniversary of her birth. Soprano Jurate Svediate does not portray La Divina but recalls her sentiments on the craft of singing\, the art of performance\, love\, and relationships\, intertwined with performance of some of her emblematic arias. As Jurate breathes life into Callas’ own words\, she’ll be accompanied by members of the CT Virtuosi\, creating a magical evening of reverence and remembrance. URL:http://thevirtuosi.org/event/visi-darte-jurate-svedaite/ LOCATION:Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall\, 154 W 57th St\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States CATEGORIES:“We the People” Immigrant Stories in Music,2023-2024 CVCO Concert Season,New York City ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:http://thevirtuosi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/weill-recital-hall-at-carnegie-hall-3v2-e1693239034351.png ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Lyric Opera":MAILTO:info@ctlyricopera.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T023453 CREATED:20230823T005516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240527T223109Z UID:10261-1697382000-1697389200@thevirtuosi.org SUMMARY:"Vissi d'Arte" with Jurate Svedaite DESCRIPTION:“We the People” Immigrant Stories in Music – Part Six:\nConcert of Arias by Puccini\, Bellini\, and Verdi\, “Vissi d’Arte” stands as a luminous one-woman tribute to the legendary Maria Callas. Meticulously researched\, this theatrical journey blends Callas’ profound reflections with iconic arias she’s renowned for\, captivatingly performed by soprano\, Jurate Svedaite. Set against the intimate backdrop of Callas’ Paris apartment in September 1977\, the narrative unveils as Maria\, in conversation with an unseen journalist\, delves into her unparalleled triumphs\, poignant tragedies\, and profound insights on the art of performance. \nRadiant Lithuanian soprano\, Jurate Svedaite\, has performed throughout Europe and the United States with the Lithuanian National Chamber Orchestra\, the European Baroque Festival Opera\, Connecticut Lyric Opera\, Kaunas Chamber Orchestra\, Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra\, the Lithuanian National Ensemble “Lietuva\,” and Mystic River Chorale\, among others in venues as varied as the Lithuanian Philharmonic\, Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall\, and Foxwood’s Resort and Casino. \nQuickly establishing herself as a stage performer of remarkable artistry and sensitivity capable of “transfixing audiences with moments of opera magic\,” in 2009/2010 Ms. Svedaite will add two contrasting Verismo roles to her repertoire – Nedda in Pagliacci and Lauretta in Gianni Schicchi – as well as reprising Adina in l’Elisir d’Amore. Her previous roles include Violetta in La Traviata\, Mimi in La Bohème\, Contessa in Le Nozze di Figaro\, Donna Anna in Don Giovanni\, Marguerite in Faust\, the title role in Floyd’s Susannah\, Micaela in Carmen\, Rosina in Il Barbiere di Siviglia\, Adina in l’Elisir d’Amore\, Tatyana in Eugene Onegin\, Mother in Amahl and the Night Visitors and Valencienne in The Merry Widow. An active performer of sacred works and oratorios as well\, her credits include Monteverde’s and Vivaldi’s Magnificats; Handel’s Messiah\, Bach’s Christmas Oratorio\, Coffee and Peasant Cantatas as well as numerous sacred cantatas; Mozart’s Requiem\, Exsultate Jubilate and Missa Brevis; Pergolessi’s Stabat Mater; and Faure’s Requiem. \nThe granddaughter of one of Lithuania’s most revered composers and arrangers of traditional music\, Jonas Svedas\, she began performing at an early age and made her recording debut at the tender age of twelve; also at that time\, she hosted several programs for children on national television. Ms. Svedaite later attended the Lithuanian Music Academy\, where she earned Bachelors and Masters and Degrees in Opera and Vocal Instruction. \n  \n  URL:http://thevirtuosi.org/event/ct-virtuosi-concert-details-tba-2/ LOCATION:The Bushnell Performing Arts Center\, 166 Capitol Ave.\, Hartford\, CT\, 06106\, United States CATEGORIES:“We the People” Immigrant Stories in Music,2023-2024 CVCO Concert Season,Hartford ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra":MAILTO:info@thevirtuosi.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T210000 DTSTAMP:20260430T023453 CREATED:20230823T004058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240527T223109Z UID:10248-1697139000-1697144400@thevirtuosi.org SUMMARY:Charter Oak String Quartet DESCRIPTION:The Kosciuszko Foundation welcomes Charter Oak String Quartet\, a project of the Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra\, for the recital featuring music spanning four centuries. The program includes works by Phillip Glass\, Ludwig van Beethoven\, Jozef Elsner\, Jakub Kowalewski\, and Karol Szymanowski. A wine reception will follow the recital. \nPROGRAM:\nString Quartet op.8\, no. 1\, C-major – Józef Elsner (1769 – 1854)\nQuartet Satz – Philip Glass (1937 -)\nString Quartet No.4\, Op.18 No.4 – Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)\n“Przypływy-odpływy” – Jakub Kowalewski (1977 – )\nString Quartet No.2\, Op.56 – Karol Szymanowski (1882-1937) URL:http://thevirtuosi.org/event/10248/ LOCATION:Kosciuszko Foundation\, 15 East 65th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10065\, United States CATEGORIES:2023-2024 CVCO Concert Season,Chamber Music,New York City ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://thevirtuosi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Charter-oak-quartet-scaled-e1692203130487.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231008T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231008T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T023453 CREATED:20230823T005036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240527T223109Z UID:10256-1696777200-1696784400@thevirtuosi.org SUMMARY:"Vissi d'Arte" with Jurate Svedaite DESCRIPTION:“We the People” Immigrant Stories in Music – Part Six:\nConcert of Arias by Puccini\, Bellini\, and Verdi\, “Vissi d’Arte” stands as a luminous one-woman tribute to the legendary Maria Callas. Meticulously researched\, this theatrical journey blends Callas’ profound reflections with iconic arias she’s renowned for\, captivatingly performed by soprano\, Jurate Svedaite. Set against the intimate backdrop of Callas’ Paris apartment in September 1977\, the narrative unveils as Maria\, in conversation with an unseen journalist\, delves into her unparalleled triumphs\, poignant tragedies\, and profound insights on the art of performance. \nRadiant Lithuanian soprano\, Jurate Svedaite\, has performed throughout Europe and the United States with the Lithuanian National Chamber Orchestra\, the European Baroque Festival Opera\, Connecticut Lyric Opera\, Kaunas Chamber Orchestra\, Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra\, the Lithuanian National Ensemble “Lietuva\,” and Mystic River Chorale\, among others in venues as varied as the Lithuanian Philharmonic\, Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall\, and Foxwood’s Resort and Casino. \nQuickly establishing herself as a stage performer of remarkable artistry and sensitivity capable of “transfixing audiences with moments of opera magic\,” in 2009/2010 Ms. Svedaite will add two contrasting Verismo roles to her repertoire – Nedda in Pagliacci and Lauretta in Gianni Schicchi – as well as reprising Adina in l’Elisir d’Amore. Her previous roles include Violetta in La Traviata\, Mimi in La Bohème\, Contessa in Le Nozze di Figaro\, Donna Anna in Don Giovanni\, Marguerite in Faust\, the title role in Floyd’s Susannah\, Micaela in Carmen\, Rosina in Il Barbiere di Siviglia\, Adina in l’Elisir d’Amore\, Tatyana in Eugene Onegin\, Mother in Amahl and the Night Visitors and Valencienne in The Merry Widow. An active performer of sacred works and oratorios as well\, her credits include Monteverde’s and Vivaldi’s Magnificats; Handel’s Messiah\, Bach’s Christmas Oratorio\, Coffee and Peasant Cantatas as well as numerous sacred cantatas; Mozart’s Requiem\, Exsultate Jubilate and Missa Brevis; Pergolessi’s Stabat Mater; and Faure’s Requiem. \nThe granddaughter of one of Lithuania’s most revered composers and arrangers of traditional music\, Jonas Svedas\, she began performing at an early age and made her recording debut at the tender age of twelve; also at that time\, she hosted several programs for children on national television. Ms. Svedaite later attended the Lithuanian Music Academy\, where she earned Bachelors and Masters and Degrees in Opera and Vocal Instruction. \n  URL:http://thevirtuosi.org/event/visi-darte-with-jurate-svedaite-oct-8-nb/ LOCATION:New Britain Museum of American Art\, 56 Lexington St.\, New Britain\, CT\, 06052 CATEGORIES:“We the People” Immigrant Stories in Music,2023-2024 CVCO Concert Season,New Britain ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://thevirtuosi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/svedaite.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra":MAILTO:info@thevirtuosi.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230827T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230827T133000 DTSTAMP:20260430T023453 CREATED:20230822T211413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240527T223109Z UID:10227-1693139400-1693143000@thevirtuosi.org SUMMARY:Stanislaw Moniuszko - Latin Mass in E-flat DESCRIPTION:Final Concert of the 2023 Summer Festival: Stanislaw Moniuszko – Latin Mass in E-flat\nMoniuszko Choir\, Virtuosi Institute Players\, and Soloists: \nKelly Whitesell\, soprano\nRebeca Almeida – alto\nJosaphat Contreras – tenor\nDavid Kennedy – bass\nBrunilda Myftaraj – violin\nJake Dziubek – violin\nJonathan Kane – viola\nCarolyn Engle – cello\nSharon Liu – Double Bass\nBridget De Moura\nCastro – organ \nAdrian Sylveen – conductor URL:http://thevirtuosi.org/event/moniuszko-latin-mass/ LOCATION:Cyril and Methodius Church\, 63 Popieluszko Court\, Hartford\, Connecticut\, 06106 CATEGORIES:2023-2024 CVCO Concert Season,Summer Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://thevirtuosi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/MONIUSZKO-Choir-2018-2-1024x683-1-e1692745495701.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR