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Opera PAGLIACCI by Leoncavallo

Garde Arts Center 325 State St., New London, CT, United States

Ruggero Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci is a gripping masterpiece that blends raw emotion, unforgettable music, and timeless drama. Audiences should not miss the chance to experience what resonates across generations: love, betrayal, jealousy, and revenge—all set within a traveling performing troupe. The famous aria “Vesti la giubba,” where the lead character Canio sings of hiding heartbreak behind a painted smile, is one of the most iconic moments in operatic history.

ORGAN @ CYRIL: Easter Music Celebration

Cyril and Methodius Church 63 Popieluszko Court, Hartford, Connecticut

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

Free Admission - Free Will Offering Accepted

Hartford: CARMEN

First Presbyterian Church in Hartford 136 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT

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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$12 – $39

Northampton, MA: CARMEN

Academy of Music THEATER 274 Main St, Northampton, MA

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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$36 – $68

New Britain: CARMEN

Trinity-On-Main 69 Main St, New Britain, Connecticut

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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New London: CARMEN

Evans Hall, Connecticut College 270 Mohegan Ave., New london, Connecticut

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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$15 – $39