ORGAN @ CYRIL: Easter Music Celebration
Sunday, April 19 @ 6:00 pm
Free Admission - Free Will Offering Accepted
Featuring Historic 1938 Austin Pipe Organ
In Program:
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
Brazilian Mezzo-Soprano Rebecca de Almeida brings an exhilarating presence and transparent energy to the stage. A native of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Rebecca has performed a wide variety of roles throughout the US and Europe. Rebecca Almeida’s achievements include 1st prize at XXVI Concurso Latino Americano Rosa Mística, II Concurso Nacional Jovem Destaque, two times winner of ‘Concurso Villa Lobos’ as well as 2nd prize at 20º Concurso de Piano ArtLivre – Prova Estímulo, performances at renowned venues such as Teatro Municipal de Niterói and CCBB in Brasil, and The Garde at New London, CT. Rebecca actively performs in New England with VIRTUOSI OPERA, Hartford Opera Theatre, and East Coast Chamber Orchestra.