BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Connecticut Virtuosi - ECPv6.2.9//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Connecticut Virtuosi X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://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:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T180000 DTSTAMP:20260601T135011 CREATED:20260226T170156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T182839Z UID:12224-1780855200-1780855200@thevirtuosi.org SUMMARY:New London: CARMEN DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets \nJoin 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. 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. \nThe 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. Other cast members include Laurentiu Rotaru (Zuniga) Brian Alvarado (Le Dancaïre)\, Daniel Kamalic and Kevin Courtemanche (alternating the role of Le Remendado)\, AddieRose Brown (Mercédès)\, and Emily Tate Daniel (Frasquita). \nArtistic 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. 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. \nCAST: \n\n \n \n \n \n CARMEN: Rebecca Almeida\n \n \n \n \n \n Don José: Jax Hassler\n \n \n \n \n \n Escamillo: Wojciech Bonarowski\n \n \n \n \n \n Micaëla: Makaela Shade-Alexander\n \n \n \n \n \n Zuniga: Laurentiu Rotaru\n \n \n \n \n \n Le Dancaïre / Moralès: Brian Alvarado\n \n \n \n \n \n Mercédès: AddieRose Brown\n \n \n \n \n \n Le Remendado: Daniel Kamalic\n \n \n \n \n \n Frasquita: Emily Tate Daniel\n \n \n\nBuy Tickets URL:https://thevirtuosi.org/event/evans-hall-new-london-carmen/ LOCATION:Evans Hall\, Connecticut College\, 270 Mohegan Ave.\, New london\, Connecticut CATEGORIES:2025-2026 Season,2025-2026 Season,New London,New London - CT,Operas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevirtuosi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Carmen-Poster-2025@1920px-copy.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra":MAILTO:info@thevirtuosi.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260615 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260712 DTSTAMP:20260601T135011 CREATED:20260525T194937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T203305Z UID:12322-1781481600-1783814399@thevirtuosi.org SUMMARY:2026 GREVE Opera Academy & Chamber Music Festival DESCRIPTION:www.GreveFestival.org \nSince 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. URL:https://thevirtuosi.org/event/2026-greve-opera-academy-chamber-music-festival/ LOCATION:Greve – Figline – Empoli – Firenze CATEGORIES:2026-2027 Season,Greve - Figline - Empoli - Firenze ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevirtuosi.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Greve-2024-p1-e1717220619534.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra":MAILTO:info@thevirtuosi.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260803 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260817 DTSTAMP:20260601T135011 CREATED:20260525T195506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T195846Z UID:12324-1785715200-1786924799@thevirtuosi.org SUMMARY:2026 Virtuosi Summer Music Institute & Festival DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce the continuation of our Virtuosi Summer Music Institute and Festival\, which has been delighting audiences since 2011. 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. Our commitment to high-standard concerts is as strong as ever\, and the program will include chamber music coaching\, chamber orchestra\, music theory classes\, history of composers from guest lecturers\, and many public performances. We are proud to offer this unique opportunity to aspiring musicians\, and we encourage all eligible students to apply. Join us for an unforgettable summer of music education and performance at the Virtuosi Summer Music Institute and Festival. URL:https://thevirtuosi.org/event/2026-virtuosi-summer-music-institute-festival/ LOCATION:St. James Episcopal Church\, 3 Mountain rd.\, Farmington\, CT\, 06032 CATEGORIES:2026-2027 Season ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevirtuosi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_20230810_100819_627-copy-600x450-1-e1779738866466.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270616 DTSTAMP:20260601T135011 CREATED:20260525T200041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T200041Z UID:12329-1790812800-1813103999@thevirtuosi.org SUMMARY:2026-2027 Season Draft: DESCRIPTION:October – Season opening\nDate TBA\, First Presbyterian Church\, Hartford\nSunday\, October 11\, 2026\, NB Museum of American Art\, New Britain\nDate TBA\, St. Rose of Lima Church\, Brooklyn\, NYC\nMozart: Violin Concerti No. 3 & 5 & Choral with the New Britain Chorale \nPolish Heritage Festival: October – November 2026 \nLocations TBA New Britain\, Hartford\, New York City\nSzymanowski Stabat Mater & Violin Concerto no.2\nMoniuszko Choir\, Polonia Children’s Choir\, Soloists TBA \nPremieres of Polish Sacred Contemporary Commissions\nNew Britain\, Hartford\, New York City \nAnnual Christmas Concert at CCSU\nDecember Date TBA\, Central Connecticut State University\nWinner of the 2026 Kosciuszko Foundation Wieniawski Competition\nIn Program: Wieniawski Violin Concerto & Christmas Carols with the Moniuszko Choir. \nJanuary/ February 2027 Dates TBA\nFirst Presbyterian Church\, Hartford\nTrinity-On-Main New Britain\,\nNew London\, other locations TBA\nOPERA: Marriage of Figaro \nThursday\, March 11\, 2027 – First Presbyterian Church\, Hartford\nSunday\, March 14\, 2027 – NB museum of American Art\, New Britain\nMarch date TBA\, St. Rose of Lima Church\, Brooklyn\, NYC\nBeethoven Triple Concerto\nSoloists from Juilliard School of Music TBA \nMay/June 2027 Dates TBA\nFirst Presbyterian Church\, Hartford\nTrinity-On-Main New Britain\nNew London\, other locations TBA\nOPERA: La Traviata URL:https://thevirtuosi.org/event/2026-2027-season-draft/ CATEGORIES:2026-2027 Season,Hartford,New Britain,New London,New York City,Operas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevirtuosi.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Musicians-Picasso-BRIGHT.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR