The Connecticut Virtuosi & the members of Orchestra "Il Contrapunto" from Empoli (Italy) in performance of the most beautiful Italian baroque concertos. In Program: Giuseppe Valentini: Concerto in A minor for 4 violins, Op.7 No.11 Giuseppe Tartini: Violin Concerto in A major, GT 1.A09 Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto For Harpsichord, Strings […]
The Connecticut Virtuosi & the members of Orchestra "Il Contrapunto" from Empoli (Italy) in performance of the most beautiful Italian baroque concertos. In Program: Giuseppe Valentini: Concerto in A minor for 4 violins, Op.7 No.11 Giuseppe Tartini: Violin Concerto in A major, GT 1.A09 Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto For Harpsichord, Strings […]
The Connecticut Virtuosi & the members of Orchestra "Il Contrapunto" from Empoli (Italy) in performance of the most beautiful Italian baroque concertos. In Program: Giuseppe Valentini: Concerto in A minor for 4 violins, Op.7 No.11 Giuseppe Tartini: Violin Concerto in A major, GT 1.A09 Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto For Harpsichord, Strings […]
Easter Songs for Chorus, organ & Strings with the Moniuszko Choir
Performance by the Students of the Virtuosi Music Academy
Selection of works for Organ and Voice with mezzo-soprano Rebecca Almeida
Program sponsored in part by Marjorie Jolidon Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Join us for an electrifying evening as Bizet’s immortal Carmen—one of the most beloved and recognizable operas in the world—returns to the stage with irresistible passion, color, and drama. Carmen remains a timeless masterpiece, captivating audiences with its fiery spirit and unforgettable melodies. Set in vibrant Seville, the story follows Don José, a soldier torn between duty, love, and the magnetic allure of the free‑spirited Carmen.
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From the iconic “Habanera” to the thrilling “Toreador Song,” every moment promises intensity, beauty, and musical brilliance. Whether you are a longtime opera lover or discovering this classic for the first time, Carmen will sweep you into a world of passion and fate. Reserve your seats and experience the power of grand opera at its finest.
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Set in vibrant Seville, the story follows Don José, a soldier torn between duty, love, and the magnetic allure of the free‑spirited Carmen. As jealousy consumes him and Carmen turns her attention to the charismatic bullfighter Escamillo, the opera hurtles toward its gripping final scene outside the bullring.
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The Virtuosi OPERA international cast is headlined by Brazilian mezzo‑soprano Rebecca de Almeida as Carmen, American tenor Jax Hassler as Don José, Polish‑American baritone Wojciech Bonarowski as Escamillo, and American soprano Makaela Shade-Alexander as Micaëla. Artistic Director maestro Adrian Sylveen leads the Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra and the Virtuosi OPERA in a fully staged production enhanced with English super‑title translations.
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Since 2015, the Greve Opera Academy & Festival (a four‑week residency) has offered singers the opportunity to perform roles in fully staged productions with a professional orchestra. The 2026 edition will feature a full production of Le nozze di Figaro and additional concerts. Developed and led by an internationally acclaimed faculty, the Academy includes daily voice lessons, staging sessions, Italian language instruction, and more. Performances will take place in Greve‑in‑Chianti, Figline Valdarno, Florence, and possibly other locations.
An Inaugural Concert of the 2026 Summer Music Festival. Ina Jun – piano, Brunilda Myftaraj – violin, Jonathan Kane – viola, Zachary Sears, cello. Mozart’s Piano Quartet in G minor stands at the birth of an entirely new chamber‑music genre. Composed in 1876, Fauré’s Violin Sonata in A major marked his arrival as a mature voice in French chamber music.
The program is designed to address the need for intensive music education for talented and motivated students, that is affordable yet rigorous, comprehensive, and provided by world-class instructors. Our program is open to students who demonstrate a command of their instrument and are able to perform in a variety of musical settings. In addition to providing high-quality music education, the Virtuosi Summer Music Institute and Festival also exposes students and the wider community to diverse and inspiring performances including chamber orchestra, voice, and chamber music.
Mozart’s pioneering G‑minor Piano Quartet—born from a fraught commission—set the model for future masters. Fauré’s luminous A‑major Violin Sonata reveals his mature voice: lyrical, refined, and quietly daring.
Brunilda Myftaraj, violin; Ina June, piano; Jonathan Kane, viola; Camden Archambeau, cello.
Jonathan Kane’s “Convergence”, Brahms’s Clarinet Quintet, and Ravel’s String Quartet highlight innovation, lyricism, and refinement. Performed by Charter Oak String Quartet with clarinetist Jonathan Towney, this program unites modern exploration, autumnal warmth, and French brilliance in chamber music’s finest traditions.
YOUNG DIVISION SHOWCASE, INSTITUTE ENSEMBLE: Stabat Mater by Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, Mass No. 2 in G major, by Franz Schubert. Soloists: Caroline Christopher, soprano, Rebecca McFarland, alto Terrence Fay: tenor, Laurentiu Rotaru: bass, The Moniuszko Choir & Members of the New Britain Chorale, 2026 Virtuosi Summer Music Institute Ensemble.
Ravel’s String Quartet, Jonathan Kane’s “Convergence” and Dances by McLean unite the sense of joy, modern exploration with French refinement. Performed by the Charter Oak String Quartet—Adrian Sylveen, Brunilda Myftaraj, Jonathan Kane, Zachary Sears—this program celebrates innovation, lyricism, and timeless chamber brilliance.