BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Connecticut Virtuosi - ECPv6.2.9//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251130T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251130T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T114629 CREATED:20250903T160403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T165341Z UID:11982-1764525600-1764525600@thevirtuosi.org SUMMARY:Opera PAGLIACCI by Leoncavallo DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets \nRuggero 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. \nPagliacci is a perfect entry point for newcomers to opera and a thrilling favorite for seasoned fans. Its compact structure—just two acts—makes for a fast-paced\, emotionally intense evening. The music is lush and dramatic\, with soaring melodies and gripping orchestration that heighten every twist of the plot. Visually\, productions of Pagliacci often feature vibrant costumes that contrast the colourful world of performers with the dark undercurrents of their personal lives. It’s a story that asks: what happens when the mask comes off? \nWhether you’re drawn by the music\, the drama\, or the spectacle\, Pagliacci offers a cathartic\, unforgettable experience. It’s not just opera—it’s human emotion laid bare\, and it will leave you breathless. \n
\nCAST: \n\n \n \n \n \n Don José: Jax Hassler\n \n \n \n \n \n Frasquita: Emily Tate Daniel\n \n \n \n \n \n Jonathan R. Green (Tonio)\n \n \n \n \n \n Eliam Ramos (Silvio)\n \n \n \n \n \n Mario De La Garza (Beppe)\n \n \n\nDirector: Rosemarie Danziger\nBorn in Copenhagen\, Denmark\, Rosemarie Danziger studied at the Rubin Academy of Music in Jerusalem and the Hartt College of Music in Connecticut. She earned her degree in Theater from Cornell University and worked as a playwright at the Tåstrup Theater in Denmark while continuing to perform in concerts and operas. She collaborated with major Danish orchestras\, including the Sjællands Symphony\, Danish Radio Symphony\, and Aarhus Symphony. In 1989\, she moved to Canada\, performing with the Orchestra London\, McGill Orchestra\, and Edmonton Symphony. Since settling there\, she has toured extensively across Europe\, appearing in cities such as Mannheim\, Freiburg\, Hamburg\, Graz\, Basel\, Budapest\, and Gdańsk. She has sung under renowned conductors like Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos\, Walter Weller\, Donald Runnicles\, Jun Märkl\, Nir Kabaretti\, and Leon Botstein. Her repertoire spans operatic roles by Mozart\, Richard Strauss\, Verdi\, and Puccini\, as well as classic operettas by Johann Strauss\, Emmerich Kálmán\, and Franz Lehár. She has also performed widely in recitals and concerts. In 2014\, Danziger co-founded the non-profit Vienna-Tel Aviv Vocal Connection (VTAVC) with Maestro David Aronson and Sylvia Greenberg. VTAVC supports emerging professional singers by producing fully staged operas with leading Israeli orchestras. Since 2023\, the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra\, led by Maestro Julian Rachlin\, has been VTAVC’s exclusive partner. Her recent directing and production work includes Mozart’s Le nozze di Figaro and Don Giovanni\, Strauss’s Die Fledermaus\, Pergolesi’s La serva padrona\, Ullmann’s Der Kaiser von Atlantis\, and The Impresario. She has worked with orchestras such as the Israel Chamber Orchestra\, Haifa Symphony\, and Israel Sinfonietta Beer Sheva. Danziger also teaches acting techniques and mentors professional singers. \nAdrian Sylveen\nAward-winning musician\, Adrian Sylveen enjoys a performing career in the United States and Europe. He is a founder and artistic director of the Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra (USA) and the Greve Opera Academy and Chamber Music Festival (Italy). He also appears frequently with Teatro Lirico D’Europa (USA) and Camerata Gdynia (Poland). Mr. Sylveen has conducted approximately 35 operatic titles and has an extensive orchestral and oratorio repertoire. He has conducted and performed concerts in the United States\, Poland\, Italy\, Israel\, Cuba\, Switzerland\, Germany\, Austria\, and the former Soviet Union. Between 2004-2024\, Mr. Sylveen was a co-founder\, artistic director\, and the principal conductor of the Connecticut Lyric Opera. He worked with such ensembles as Israeli Chamber Orchestra\, Olsztyn Philharmonic\, Elbląg Chamber Orchestra\, Classical Orchestra of Piła (Poland)\, Associazione Il Contrappunto (Italy)\, Holguín Symphony Orchestra (Cuba)\, Orchestra da Camera di Greve-In-Chianti (Italy)\, Central Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra\, the New Britain Chorale\, Coro di teatro Garibaldi\, Chór Akademii Staszica (Piła\, Poland)\, among others. A winner of many prizes in Europe and the United States\, he received the American Council for Polish Culture Primus Inter Pares Award from the President of the Republic of Poland and received permanent US residence for “Extraordinary Abilities in the Arts”. Mr. Sylveen holds Master of Music and Artist Diploma degrees from the Yale University School of Music; he is also a graduate of the Paderewski Music Academy in Poznan\, Poland (diploma with distinction). During the school years\, he participated in several international Festivals in Weimar\, Łancut\, Żagań\, and others. A dedicated music educator and community activist\, Sylveen is on the faculty of the Virtuosi Music Academy and Summer Music Festival\, Greve Opera Academy\, and works with a community “Moniuszko” Choir. \n
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Greve Opera Academy

\nFounded in 2015\, the Greve Opera Academy and Music Festival is a collaborative effort between the American performing organization Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra\, and the municipality of Greve-in-Chianti in the province of Florence. The inaugural festival featured a fully staged production of Le Nozze di Figaro performed in the Teatro Boito in Greve\, the Teatro Niccolini in San Casciano and in the public square – Piazza Metteotti – of Greve\, as well as additional performances in Greve and else wherei. 2016 saw performances of “La Boheme” in Greve and San Gimignano and of “Don Giovanni” in Greve\, with additional concerts and recitals in Florence and Greve; and 2017 saw performances of both “Tosca” and “Cosi fan Tutte” in San Gimignano and Greve\, with additional concerts and recitals in Florence and Greve. In the first three seasons\, attendees have come from the US\, Italy\, Canada\, China\, Austria\, Poland\, Cypress and Australia. \n
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Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra

\n””Established in 1997\, the Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra is Connecticut’s premier professional chamber orchestra\, based in the Greater New Britain area\, and dedicated to presenting both traditional and contemporary works to the public. As artists\, the Virtuosi strive to be cultural leaders and teachers and to inspire our audiences to recognize the beauty and quality of classical music in any form. \nThe Orchestra\, led by founder and artistic director Adrian Sylveen\, presents approximately ten critically acclaimed concert and opera programs each season. Virtuosi also presents eight school concerts for the New Britain Department of Education. The group performs thirty times a season in New Britain\, Hartford\, New London\, Middletown\, New York\, and Waterbury. Virtuosi also presented occasional concerts in Mystic\, Meriden\, New York City\, and Pennsylvania. URL:https://thevirtuosi.org/event/opera-pagliacci-by-leoncavallo-2/ LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church in Hartford\, 136 Capitol Ave\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105 CATEGORIES:2025-2026 Season,Hartford,Operas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevirtuosi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Pagliacci-CAST-.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra":MAILTO:info@thevirtuosi.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251128T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251128T193000 DTSTAMP:20260424T114629 CREATED:20250903T160254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T165143Z UID:11980-1764358200-1764358200@thevirtuosi.org SUMMARY:Opera PAGLIACCI by Leoncavallo DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets \nRuggero 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. \nPagliacci is a perfect entry point for newcomers to opera and a thrilling favorite for seasoned fans. Its compact structure—just two acts—makes for a fast-paced\, emotionally intense evening. The music is lush and dramatic\, with soaring melodies and gripping orchestration that heighten every twist of the plot. Visually\, productions of Pagliacci often feature vibrant costumes that contrast the colourful world of performers with the dark undercurrents of their personal lives. It’s a story that asks: what happens when the mask comes off? \nWhether you’re drawn by the music\, the drama\, or the spectacle\, Pagliacci offers a cathartic\, unforgettable experience. It’s not just opera—it’s human emotion laid bare\, and it will leave you breathless. \n\nCAST: \n\n \n \n \n \n Don José: Jax Hassler\n \n \n \n \n \n Frasquita: Emily Tate Daniel\n \n \n \n \n \n Jonathan R. Green (Tonio)\n \n \n \n \n \n Eliam Ramos (Silvio)\n \n \n \n \n \n Mario De La Garza (Beppe)\n \n \n\nDirector: Rosemarie Danziger\nBorn in Copenhagen\, Denmark\, Rosemarie Danziger studied at the Rubin Academy of Music in Jerusalem and the Hartt College of Music in Connecticut. She earned her degree in Theater from Cornell University and worked as a playwright at the Tåstrup Theater in Denmark while continuing to perform in concerts and operas. She collaborated with major Danish orchestras\, including the Sjællands Symphony\, Danish Radio Symphony\, and Aarhus Symphony. In 1989\, she moved to Canada\, performing with the Orchestra London\, McGill Orchestra\, and Edmonton Symphony. Since settling there\, she has toured extensively across Europe\, appearing in cities such as Mannheim\, Freiburg\, Hamburg\, Graz\, Basel\, Budapest\, and Gdańsk. She has sung under renowned conductors like Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos\, Walter Weller\, Donald Runnicles\, Jun Märkl\, Nir Kabaretti\, and Leon Botstein. Her repertoire spans operatic roles by Mozart\, Richard Strauss\, Verdi\, and Puccini\, as well as classic operettas by Johann Strauss\, Emmerich Kálmán\, and Franz Lehár. She has also performed widely in recitals and concerts. In 2014\, Danziger co-founded the non-profit Vienna-Tel Aviv Vocal Connection (VTAVC) with Maestro David Aronson and Sylvia Greenberg. VTAVC supports emerging professional singers by producing fully staged operas with leading Israeli orchestras. Since 2023\, the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra\, led by Maestro Julian Rachlin\, has been VTAVC’s exclusive partner. Her recent directing and production work includes Mozart’s Le nozze di Figaro and Don Giovanni\, Strauss’s Die Fledermaus\, Pergolesi’s La serva padrona\, Ullmann’s Der Kaiser von Atlantis\, and The Impresario. She has worked with orchestras such as the Israel Chamber Orchestra\, Haifa Symphony\, and Israel Sinfonietta Beer Sheva. Danziger also teaches acting techniques and mentors professional singers. \nAdrian Sylveen\nAward-winning musician\, Adrian Sylveen enjoys a performing career in the United States and Europe. He is a founder and artistic director of the Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra (USA) and the Greve Opera Academy and Chamber Music Festival (Italy). He also appears frequently with Teatro Lirico D’Europa (USA) and Camerata Gdynia (Poland). Mr. Sylveen has conducted approximately 35 operatic titles and has an extensive orchestral and oratorio repertoire. He has conducted and performed concerts in the United States\, Poland\, Italy\, Israel\, Cuba\, Switzerland\, Germany\, Austria\, and the former Soviet Union. Between 2004-2024\, Mr. Sylveen was a co-founder\, artistic director\, and the principal conductor of the Connecticut Lyric Opera. He worked with such ensembles as Israeli Chamber Orchestra\, Olsztyn Philharmonic\, Elbląg Chamber Orchestra\, Classical Orchestra of Piła (Poland)\, Associazione Il Contrappunto (Italy)\, Holguín Symphony Orchestra (Cuba)\, Orchestra da Camera di Greve-In-Chianti (Italy)\, Central Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra\, the New Britain Chorale\, Coro di teatro Garibaldi\, Chór Akademii Staszica (Piła\, Poland)\, among others. A winner of many prizes in Europe and the United States\, he received the American Council for Polish Culture Primus Inter Pares Award from the President of the Republic of Poland and received permanent US residence for “Extraordinary Abilities in the Arts”. Mr. Sylveen holds Master of Music and Artist Diploma degrees from the Yale University School of Music; he is also a graduate of the Paderewski Music Academy in Poznan\, Poland (diploma with distinction). During the school years\, he participated in several international Festivals in Weimar\, Łancut\, Żagań\, and others. A dedicated music educator and community activist\, Sylveen is on the faculty of the Virtuosi Music Academy and Summer Music Festival\, Greve Opera Academy\, and works with a community “Moniuszko” Choir. \n\nGreve Opera Academy\nFounded in 2015\, the Greve Opera Academy and Music Festival is a collaborative effort between the American performing organization Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra\, and the municipality of Greve-in-Chianti in the province of Florence. The inaugural festival featured a fully staged production of Le Nozze di Figaro performed in the Teatro Boito in Greve\, the Teatro Niccolini in San Casciano and in the public square – Piazza Metteotti – of Greve\, as well as additional performances in Greve and else wherei. 2016 saw performances of “La Boheme” in Greve and San Gimignano and of “Don Giovanni” in Greve\, with additional concerts and recitals in Florence and Greve; and 2017 saw performances of both “Tosca” and “Cosi fan Tutte” in San Gimignano and Greve\, with additional concerts and recitals in Florence and Greve. In the first three seasons\, attendees have come from the US\, Italy\, Canada\, China\, Austria\, Poland\, Cypress and Australia. \n\nConnecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra\nEstablished in 1997\, the Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra is Connecticut’s premier professional chamber orchestra\, based in the Greater New Britain area\, and dedicated to presenting both traditional and contemporary works to the public. As artists\, the Virtuosi strive to be cultural leaders and teachers and to inspire our audiences to recognize the beauty and quality of classical music in any form. \nThe Orchestra\, led by founder and artistic director Adrian Sylveen\, presents approximately ten critically acclaimed concert and opera programs each season. Virtuosi also presents eight school concerts for the New Britain Department of Education. The group performs thirty times a season in New Britain\, Hartford\, New London\, Middletown\, New York\, and Waterbury. Virtuosi also presented occasional concerts in Mystic\, Meriden\, New York City\, and Pennsylvania. URL:https://thevirtuosi.org/event/opera-pagliacci-by-leoncavallo/ LOCATION:Santo Fragilio Performing Arts Center\, 200 LaRosa Lane\, Middletown\, CT\, 06457 CATEGORIES:2025-2026 Season,Middletown,Operas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevirtuosi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Pagliacci-2-1536x1238-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251126T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251126T193000 DTSTAMP:20260424T114629 CREATED:20251009T113200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T204713Z UID:12040-1764185400-1764185400@thevirtuosi.org SUMMARY:Opera PAGLIACCI by Leoncavallo DESCRIPTION:FOR TICKETS\, CLICK HERE >>> \nVIRTUOSI OPERA PRESENTS: Ruggero Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci\, 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. \nPagliacci is a perfect entry point for newcomers to opera and a thrilling favorite for seasoned fans. Its compact structure—just two acts—makes for a fast-paced\, emotionally intense evening. The music is lush and dramatic\, with soaring melodies and gripping orchestration that heighten every twist of the plot. Visually\, productions of Pagliacci often feature vibrant costumes that contrast the colourful world of performers with the dark undercurrents of their personal lives. It’s a story that asks: what happens when the mask comes off? \nWhether you’re drawn by the music\, the drama\, or the spectacle\, Pagliacci offers a cathartic\, unforgettable experience. It’s not just opera—it’s human emotion laid bare\, and it will leave you breathless. \n\nCAST: \n\n \n \n \n \n Don José: Jax Hassler\n \n \n \n \n \n Frasquita: Emily Tate Daniel\n \n \n \n \n \n Jonathan R. Green (Tonio)\n \n \n \n \n \n Eliam Ramos (Silvio)\n \n \n \n \n \n Mario De La Garza (Beppe)\n \n \n\nDirector: Rosemarie Danziger\nBorn in Copenhagen\, Denmark\, Rosemarie Danziger studied at the Rubin Academy of Music in Jerusalem and the Hartt College of Music in Connecticut. She earned her degree in Theater from Cornell University and worked as a playwright at the Tåstrup Theater in Denmark while continuing to perform in concerts and operas. She collaborated with major Danish orchestras\, including the Sjællands Symphony\, Danish Radio Symphony\, and Aarhus Symphony. In 1989\, she moved to Canada\, performing with the Orchestra London\, McGill Orchestra\, and Edmonton Symphony. Since settling there\, she has toured extensively across Europe\, appearing in cities such as Mannheim\, Freiburg\, Hamburg\, Graz\, Basel\, Budapest\, and Gdańsk. She has sung under renowned conductors like Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos\, Walter Weller\, Donald Runnicles\, Jun Märkl\, Nir Kabaretti\, and Leon Botstein. Her repertoire spans operatic roles by Mozart\, Richard Strauss\, Verdi\, and Puccini\, as well as classic operettas by Johann Strauss\, Emmerich Kálmán\, and Franz Lehár. She has also performed widely in recitals and concerts. In 2014\, Danziger co-founded the non-profit Vienna-Tel Aviv Vocal Connection (VTAVC) with Maestro David Aronson and Sylvia Greenberg. VTAVC supports emerging professional singers by producing fully staged operas with leading Israeli orchestras. Since 2023\, the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra\, led by Maestro Julian Rachlin\, has been VTAVC’s exclusive partner. Her recent directing and production work includes Mozart’s Le nozze di Figaro and Don Giovanni\, Strauss’s Die Fledermaus\, Pergolesi’s La serva padrona\, Ullmann’s Der Kaiser von Atlantis\, and The Impresario. She has worked with orchestras such as the Israel Chamber Orchestra\, Haifa Symphony\, and Israel Sinfonietta Beer Sheva. Danziger also teaches acting techniques and mentors professional singers. \nAdrian Sylveen\nAward-winning musician\, Adrian Sylveen enjoys a performing career in the United States and Europe. He is a founder and artistic director of the Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra (USA) and the Greve Opera Academy and Chamber Music Festival (Italy). He also appears frequently with Teatro Lirico D’Europa (USA) and Camerata Gdynia (Poland). Mr. Sylveen has conducted approximately 35 operatic titles and has an extensive orchestral and oratorio repertoire. He has conducted and performed concerts in the United States\, Poland\, Italy\, Israel\, Cuba\, Switzerland\, Germany\, Austria\, and the former Soviet Union. Between 2004-2024\, Mr. Sylveen was a co-founder\, artistic director\, and the principal conductor of the Connecticut Lyric Opera. He worked with such ensembles as Israeli Chamber Orchestra\, Olsztyn Philharmonic\, Elbląg Chamber Orchestra\, Classical Orchestra of Piła (Poland)\, Associazione Il Contrappunto (Italy)\, Holguín Symphony Orchestra (Cuba)\, Orchestra da Camera di Greve-In-Chianti (Italy)\, Central Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra\, the New Britain Chorale\, Coro di teatro Garibaldi\, Chór Akademii Staszica (Piła\, Poland)\, among others. A winner of many prizes in Europe and the United States\, he received the American Council for Polish Culture Primus Inter Pares Award from the President of the Republic of Poland and received permanent US residence for “Extraordinary Abilities in the Arts”. Mr. Sylveen holds Master of Music and Artist Diploma degrees from the Yale University School of Music; he is also a graduate of the Paderewski Music Academy in Poznan\, Poland (diploma with distinction). During the school years\, he participated in several international Festivals in Weimar\, Łancut\, Żagań\, and others. A dedicated music educator and community activist\, Sylveen is on the faculty of the Virtuosi Music Academy and Summer Music Festival\, Greve Opera Academy\, and works with a community “Moniuszko” Choir. \n\nGreve Opera Academy\nFounded in 2015\, the Greve Opera Academy and Music Festival is a collaborative effort between the American performing organization Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra\, and the municipality of Greve-in-Chianti in the province of Florence. The inaugural festival featured a fully staged production of Le Nozze di Figaro performed in the Teatro Boito in Greve\, the Teatro Niccolini in San Casciano and in the public square – Piazza Metteotti – of Greve\, as well as additional performances in Greve and else wherei. 2016 saw performances of “La Boheme” in Greve and San Gimignano and of “Don Giovanni” in Greve\, with additional concerts and recitals in Florence and Greve; and 2017 saw performances of both “Tosca” and “Cosi fan Tutte” in San Gimignano and Greve\, with additional concerts and recitals in Florence and Greve. In the first three seasons\, attendees have come from the US\, Italy\, Canada\, China\, Austria\, Poland\, Cypress and Australia. \n\nConnecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra\nEstablished in 1997\, the Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra is Connecticut’s premier professional chamber orchestra\, based in the Greater New Britain area\, and dedicated to presenting both traditional and contemporary works to the public. As artists\, the Virtuosi strive to be cultural leaders and teachers and to inspire our audiences to recognize the beauty and quality of classical music in any form. \nThe Orchestra\, led by founder and artistic director Adrian Sylveen\, presents approximately ten critically acclaimed concert and opera programs each season. Virtuosi also presents eight school concerts for the New Britain Department of Education. The group performs thirty times a season in New Britain\, Hartford\, New London\, Middletown\, New York\, and Waterbury. Virtuosi also presented occasional concerts in Mystic\, Meriden\, New York City\, and Pennsylvania. \n\nPerformance supported by: the Frank Loomis Palmer Fund URL:https://thevirtuosi.org/event/opera-pagliacci-by-leoncavallo-3/ LOCATION:Garde Arts Center\, 325 State St.\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States CATEGORIES:2025-2026 Season,2025-2026 Season,Middletown,New London,Operas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevirtuosi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Virtuosi-Opera-LOGO-e1763153139793.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra":MAILTO:info@thevirtuosi.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250618 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250710 DTSTAMP:20260424T114629 CREATED:20250528T144229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T144607Z UID:11905-1750204800-1752105599@thevirtuosi.org SUMMARY:International GREVE OPERA Academy & Chamber Music Festival DESCRIPTION:General Info at: \nWWW.GREVEFESTIVAL.ORG \nFestival Performances at: \nhttp://grevefestival.org/events/category/2025-greve-festival/ URL:https://thevirtuosi.org/event/international-greve-opera-academy-chamber-music-festival/ LOCATION:Greve – Figline – Empoli – Firenze CATEGORIES:2025-2026 Season,Greve - Figline - Empoli - Firenze,Operas,Summer Festival 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;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T150000 DTSTAMP:20260424T114629 CREATED:20241216T173643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T180653Z UID:11726-1746370800-1746370800@thevirtuosi.org SUMMARY:RIGOLETTO by Giuseppe Verdi DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS >>> \n\nTeatro Lirico D’Europa\, Greve Opera Academy and Connecticut Virtuosi present:\nRIGOLETTO – An opera in three acts by Giuseppe Verdi. The Italian libretto was written by Francesco Maria Piave based on the 1832 play Le roi s’amuse by Victor Hugo. Despite serious initial problems with the Austrian censors who had control over northern Italian theaters at the time\, the opera had a triumphant premiere at La Fenice in Venice on 11 March 1851. The work\, Verdi’s sixteenth in the genre\, is widely considered to be the first of the operatic masterpieces of Verdi’s middle-to-late career. \nThe tragic story revolves around the licentious Duke of Mantua\, his hunch-backed court jester Rigoletto\, and Rigoletto’s daughter Gilda. The opera’s original title\, La Maledizion (The Curse)\, refers to a curse placed on both the Duke and Rigoletto by the Count Monterone\, whose daughter the Duke has seduced with Rigoletto’s encouragement. The curse comes to fruition when Gilda falls in love with the Duke and sacrifices her life to save him from the assassin hired by her father. \nThis is a full-scale\, traditional Italian production with beautiful sets and costumes created in Europe.\nEnglish supertitles. \n\nCAST:\nBaritone:            Michael Nansel – RIGOLETTO\nTenor:                  Nathan Snyder – DUKE\nSoprano:             Gayane Ghambaryhan – GILDA (Apprentice — Greve Opera Academy)\nBasso:                 Steve Frederiks – SPARAFUCILE\nMezzo Soprano: Rebecca De Almeida – MADDALENA\nBass Baritone:   Vladimir Hristov – MONTERONE\nBass Baritone:   Robert Garner –  MARULLO\nTenor: Zachary Morehouse – BORSA\nBaritone: Christian Arencibia – Count CEPRANO \nMaestro:   Adrian Sylveen – Conductor\nChorus Master:  Rider Foster\nStage Director:   Giorgio Lalov –  Sets\, costumes\, and lights \n \nMichael Nansel – RIGOLETTO: Michael Nansel is an award-winning singer and actor. Best known as an opera singer\, he is also an accomplished recitalist and concert artist and appears frequently in musical theater classics. Between Opera and Musicals\, Mr. Nansel has over 80-roles to his credit. He sings music from the Mozart to Sondheim\, from Verdi to Rodger & Hammerstein. He was the Wichita Grand Opera Singer of the Year in 2012 and was the dual winner in 2003 of the Washington Area Theatre Community Honors for continued \nNathan Snyder – DUKE OF MANTUA: Praised for his “rich and nuanced” sound and “riveting” acting\, tenor Nathan Snyder has built a reputation of excellence in all genres. His energy and impressive versatility make him an outstanding presence on any stage. Nathan recently performed the role of Young Jim Thompson in GLORY DENIED and the United States Airforce Academy earning him a Challenge Coin from the current Superintendent of the Academy. A rare and auspicious honor for someone not in the military. Nathan also performed the role of Paco in Manuel De Falla’s LA VIDA BREVE for Opera Fort Collins in their first ever Spanish opera. This summer\, Nathan joined the chorus of LA BOHÈME at the Bravo! Vail Music festival with the Philadelphia Orchestra conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin \nGayane Ghambaryhan GILDA the winner of the first prize at the 2023 UK international “Golden Talent” competition\, the first prize at the 2018 “New 8th Sound” competition in Armenia\, and the Armenian National Opera and Ballet Theater soloist\, soprano Gayane Ghambaryan began her singing journey at Romanos Melikyan Music College in 2004. A member of the 2024 Greve Opera Academy\, Gayane participated in the Nicola Martinucci International Voice Competition in Lucca\, Italy. In December 2022\, she appeared as Violetta Valery in Verdi’s La Traviata at the Armenian National Opera and Ballet Theater. \nRebecca De Almeida – MADDALENA: Brazilian Mezzo soprano “Rebecca de Almeida gave a staggeringly commanding performance as Carmen. I will be following her meteoric rise” said Lisa Reisman of the New Haven Register and Shore Life about her debut in the title role of Bizet’s CARMEN with Opera Theatre of CT in 2022. A couple years before the pandemic Rebecca switched her career as a pianist to become an opera singer\, and she is quickly establishing herself as one of the leading mezzo sopranos in Connecticut. She has performed a variety of roles throughout the US\, Latin America and Europe. URL:https://thevirtuosi.org/event/rigoletto-by-giuseppe-verdi-nh/ LOCATION:The Music Hall\, Portsmouth\, NH CATEGORIES:2024-2025 Season,Operas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevirtuosi.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Rigoletto-artwork-WEB.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T193000 DTSTAMP:20260424T114629 CREATED:20241231T171510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T180602Z UID:11738-1746300600-1746300600@thevirtuosi.org SUMMARY:RIGOLETTO by Giuseppe Verdi - (Semi-Staged) DESCRIPTION:FOR THE TICKETS\, CLICK HERE >>> \n\nTeatro Lirico D’Europa with Connecticut Virtuosi Orchestra and Greve Opera Academy presents:\nRIGOLETTO – An opera in three acts by Giuseppe Verdi. The Italian libretto was written by Francesco Maria Piave based on the 1832 play Le roi s’amuse by Victor Hugo. \nThe tragic story revolves around the licentious Duke of Mantua\, his hunch-backed court jester Rigoletto\, and Rigoletto’s daughter Gilda. The opera’s original title\, La Maledizion (The Curse)\, refers to a curse placed on both the Duke and Rigoletto by the Count Monterone\, whose daughter the Duke has seduced with Rigoletto’s encouragement. The curse comes to fruition when Gilda falls in love with the Duke and sacrifices her life to save him from the assassin hired by her father. \nDespite serious initial problems with the Austrian censors who had control over northern Italian theaters at the time\, the opera had a triumphant premiere at La Fenice in Venice on 11 March 1851. The work\, Verdi’s sixteenth in the genre\, is widely considered to be the first of the operatic masterpieces of Verdi’s middle-to-late career. \nThis is a SEMI-STAGED VERSION Italian production with English supertitles. \n\nCAST:\nBaritone:            Michael Nansel – RIGOLETTO\nTenor:                  Nathan Snyder – DUKE\nSoprano:             Gayane Ghambaryhan – GILDA (Apprentice — Greve Opera Academy)\nBasso:                 Nathan Resika – SPARAFUCILE\nMezzo Soprano: Rebecca De Almeida – MADDALENA\nBass Baritone:   Vladimir Hristov – MONTERONE\nBass Baritone:   Robert Garner –  MARULLO\nTenor: Zachary Morehouse – BORSA\nBaritone: Christian Arencibia – Count CEPRANO \nMaestro:              Adrian Sylveen – Conductor\nChorus Master:  Rider Foster\nStage Director:   Giorgio Lalov –  Sets\, costumes\, and lights \n \nMichael Nansel – RIGOLETTO: Michael Nansel is an award-winning singer and actor. Best known as an opera singer\, he is also an accomplished recitalist and concert artist and appears frequently in musical theater classics. Between Opera and Musicals\, Mr. Nansel has over 80-roles to his credit. He sings music from the Mozart to Sondheim\, from Verdi to Rodger & Hammerstein. He was the Wichita Grand Opera Singer of the Year in 2012 and was the dual winner in 2003 of the Washington Area Theatre Community Honors for continued \nNathan Snyder – DUKE OF MANTUA: Praised for his “rich and nuanced” sound and “riveting” acting\, tenor Nathan Snyder has built a reputation of excellence in all genres. His energy and impressive versatility make him an outstanding presence on any stage. Nathan recently performed the role of Young Jim Thompson in GLORY DENIED and the United States Airforce Academy earning him a Challenge Coin from the current Superintendent of the Academy. A rare and auspicious honor for someone not in the military. Nathan also performed the role of Paco in Manuel De Falla’s LA VIDA BREVE for Opera Fort Collins in their first ever Spanish opera. This summer\, Nathan joined the chorus of LA BOHÈME at the Bravo! Vail Music festival with the Philadelphia Orchestra conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin \nGayane Ghambaryhan GILDA the winner of the first prize at the 2023 UK international “Golden Talent” competition\, the first prize at the 2018 “New 8th Sound” competition in Armenia\, and the Armenian National Opera and Ballet Theater soloist\, soprano Gayane Ghambaryan began her singing journey at Romanos Melikyan Music College in 2004. A member of the 2024 Greve Opera Academy\, Gayane participated in the Nicola Martinucci International Voice Competition in Lucca\, Italy. In December 2022\, she appeared as Violetta Valery in Verdi’s La Traviata at the Armenian National Opera and Ballet Theater. \nRebecca De Almeida – MADDALENA: Brazilian Mezzo soprano “Rebecca de Almeida gave a staggeringly commanding performance as Carmen. I will be following her meteoric rise” said Lisa Reisman of the New Haven Register and Shore Life about her debut in the title role of Bizet’s CARMEN with Opera Theatre of CT in 2022. A couple years before the pandemic Rebecca switched her career as a pianist to become an opera singer\, and she is quickly establishing herself as one of the leading mezzo sopranos in Connecticut. She has performed a variety of roles throughout the US\, Latin America and Europe. \nBass Nathan Resika SPARAFUCILE has been hailed as “a magnificent singing actor who easily combines beautiful singing with deeply emotional feelings behind each and every note” (Delaware & Hudson CANVAS). The New London Day wrote of his performance in Don Giovanni\, “Resika\, with perfect comic timing\, a gift for the double take and a commanding and rich timbre\, very much made this opera his.” He has performed as the bass soloist in Beethoven’s Mass in C Major and Haydn’s Mariazellermesse at Carnegie Hall (Stern Auditorium) and performed roles with Caramoor\, Opera North\, Opera Orchestra of New York\, the Center for Contemporary Opera\, New York Grand Opera\, Hudson Opera Theatre\, Cleveland Opera Circle\, Connecticut Lyric Opera\, Opera New Jersey\, the New Britain Symphony\, Opera in the Heights\, and Utah Festival Opera\, among many others. He was a finalist in the New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera’s 28th Annual International Vocal Competition. URL:https://thevirtuosi.org/event/2025-05-03/ LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church in Hartford\, 136 Capitol Ave\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105 CATEGORIES:2024-2025 Season,Hartford,Operas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevirtuosi.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Rigoletto-artwork-WEB.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra":MAILTO:info@thevirtuosi.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250224 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250301 DTSTAMP:20260424T114629 CREATED:20250109T155836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T012259Z UID:11752-1740355200-1740787199@thevirtuosi.org SUMMARY:Greve Opera Academy in New York – Feb. 24-28\, 2025 DESCRIPTION:We are happy to announce a week-long workshop presented by our Italian artists from Greve Opera Academy: Eugenio Milazzo (piano: Verdi\, Puccini\, Bel Canto\, etc)\, and Giacomo Benedetti (Organist and harpsichordist\, early Italian music specialist). The workshop will take place in NYC at locations: \n\nThe classes daily will take place at the John Paul II Friendship Center\, 103 East 7th Street\, and the Opera America Center at 330 Seventh Avenue. \n\n\n\nThe masterclasses at 7pm will take place at the Opera America Center at 330 Seventh Avenue\, 7th Floor\, New York\, NY 10001 \n\n\n\nFinal Concert will be at St. Stanislaus B & M Church at 103 East 7th Street\, New York\, NY 10009 \n\nThe program is open to all singers\, and will be focussing on Italian repertoire\, including Italian recitative techniques\, and language pronunciation. The workshop will include a minimum of 4 individual 1 hour coachings\, scheduled open masterclasses. To apply for the workshop\, please email your resume & contact information to INFO@THEVIRTUOSI.ORG. We will send you the confirmation\, and the payment info. This is a limited admission program\, with only 6 – 8 spots available on a first-come-first-serve basis. \nTo audit the Masterclasses\, click here: \nhttps://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/greve-opera-academy-in-new-york-feb-24-28–2025 URL:https://thevirtuosi.org/event/greve-opera-academy-in-new-york-feb-24-28-2025/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:2024-2025 Season,New York City,Operas,Virtuosi Music Academy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thevirtuosi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/GOA-NYC-2025.png ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra":MAILTO:info@thevirtuosi.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T193000 DTSTAMP:20260424T114629 CREATED:20240527T221221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T113259Z UID:11267-1732217400-1732217400@thevirtuosi.org SUMMARY:PUCCINI: LA BOHEME DESCRIPTION:CELEBRATE the 100th ANNIVERSARY of Giacomo PUCCINI’S LEGACY! An INTERNATIONAL cast of winners from the USA\, Korea\, Armenia\, and MET singers in NYC will bring his masterpiece to life. Don’t miss the Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra’s dazzling production in collaboration with the TEATRO LIRICO D’EUROPA! Puccini’s legacy endures through his masterful operas\, which continue to captivate global audiences with their emotional depth and melodic beauty. His innovative orchestration and dramatic storytelling have cemented him as a pivotal figure in the evolution of opera. \n\nADMISSION: Tickets on sale at the BUSHNELL Box Office >>>\nor call (860) 987-5900 \n\nThe CAST: \nMimi – Gayane Ghambaryan (Armenia)*\nRodolfo – Daniel Juarez (USA)\nMarcello – Cheoncho Lee (Korea)*\nMusetta – Hannah Wolfe (USA)*\nColline – Gregory Sheppard\nSchaunard – Wayne Artur\nBenoit/Alcindoro – Stefan Szkafarowsky (USA) \nStage Director – Carlos Conde\nSets and Costumes – Teatro Lirico D’Europa\nArtistic Director & Conductor – Adrian Sylveen \n* Young Artists of the 2024 Greve Opera Academy \nPerformed in Italian\, with English subtitles. \n\n \n \n \n \n Gayane Ghambaryan\n \n \n \n \n \n Daniel Juarez\, tenor\n \n \n \n \n \n Cheoncho Lee\, Baritone\n \n \n \n \n \n Stefan Szkafarowsky\, bass\n \n \n \n \n \n Gregory Sheppard\, bass-baritone\n \n \n \n \n \n Hannah Wolfe\, soprano\n \n \n \n \n \n Wayne Arthur\, baritone\n \n \n \n\nADMISSION: Tickets on sale at the BUSHNELL Box Office >>>\nor call (860) 987-5900 \n\nThis most famous opera\, Giacomo Puccini’s La Bohème is a poignant drama capturing the essence of Bohemian life in Paris. It narrates the tragic romance between Rodolfo\, a poet\, and Mimì\, a seamstress\, set against a backdrop of poverty and artistic aspiration. The opera\, with its memorable arias\, is celebrated for its emotive power and lush melodies. La Bohème remains a staple in the opera world\, resonating with audiences for its portrayal of love\, friendship\, and the bitter-sweetness of life. URL:https://thevirtuosi.org/event/la-boheme-hartford/ LOCATION:Bushnell Arts Center @ the First Presbyterian\, 136 Capitol Ave\, Hartford\, CT\, 06106 CATEGORIES:2024-2025 Season,Bushnell Arts Center,Hartford,Operas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thevirtuosi.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/web-slide-BOHEME-v2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra":MAILTO:info@thevirtuosi.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241117T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241117T150000 DTSTAMP:20260424T114629 CREATED:20240911T164902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T113337Z UID:11497-1731855600-1731855600@thevirtuosi.org SUMMARY:PUCCINI: LA BOHEME DESCRIPTION:  \n \nPRESENTS: \nCELEBRATE the 100th ANNIVERSARY of Giacomo PUCCINI’S LEGACY! An INTERNATIONAL cast of winners from the USA\, Korea\, Armenia\, and MET singers in NYC will bring his masterpiece to life. Don’t miss the Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra’s dazzling production in collaboration with the TEATRO LIRICO D’EUROPA! Puccini’s legacy endures through his masterful operas\, which continue to captivate global audiences with their emotional depth and melodic beauty. His innovative orchestration and dramatic storytelling have cemented him as a pivotal figure in the evolution of opera. \n\nFOR TICKETS\, PLEASE CLICK HERE >>> or call the GMCA & (860) 918-8971\nPerformance is at Santo Fragilio Performing Arts Center\, 200 LaRosa Lane\, Middletown \n\nThe CAST: \nMimi – Gayane Ghambaryan (Armenia)*\nRodolfo – Daniel Juarez (USA)\nMarcello – Cheoncho Lee (Korea)*\nMusetta – Hannah Wolfe (USA)*\nColline – Gregory Sheppard\nSchaunard – Wayne Artur\nBenoit/Alcindoro – Stefan Szkafarowsky (USA) \nStage Director – Carlos Conde\nSets and Costumes – Teatro Lirico D’Europa\nArtistic Director & Conductor – Adrian Sylveen \n* Young Artists of the 2024 Greve Opera Academy \nPerformed in Italian\, with English subtitles. \n\n \n \n \n \n Gayane Ghambaryan\n \n \n \n \n \n Daniel Juarez\, tenor\n \n \n \n \n \n Cheoncho Lee\, Baritone\n \n \n \n \n \n Stefan Szkafarowsky\, bass\n \n \n \n \n \n Gregory Sheppard\, bass-baritone\n \n \n \n \n \n Hannah Wolfe\, soprano\n \n \n \n \n \n Wayne Arthur\, baritone\n \n \n \n\nFOR TICKETS\, PLEASE CLICK HERE >>> or call the GMCA & (860) 918-8971 \n\nThis most famous opera\, Giacomo Puccini’s La Bohème is a poignant drama capturing the essence of Bohemian life in Paris. It narrates the tragic romance between Rodolfo\, a poet\, and Mimì\, a seamstress\, set against a backdrop of poverty and artistic aspiration. The opera\, with its memorable arias\, is celebrated for its emotive power and lush melodies. La Bohème remains a staple in the opera world\, resonating with audiences for its portrayal of love\, friendship\, and the bitter-sweetness of life. URL:https://thevirtuosi.org/event/puccini-la-boheme-middletown/ LOCATION:Santo Fragilio Performing Arts Center\, 200 LaRosa Lane\, Middletown\, CT\, 06457 CATEGORIES:2024-2025 Season,Middletown,Operas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thevirtuosi.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/web-slide-BOHEME-v2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T193000 DTSTAMP:20260424T114629 CREATED:20240327T002856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T020138Z UID:11155-1717270200-1717270200@thevirtuosi.org SUMMARY:Madama Butterfly - 2024 DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for an unforgettable operatic experience as the Connecticut Lyric Opera brings Madama Butterfly to life. Madama Butterfly is one of opera’s most enduring and poignant tales of unrequited love. Composed by Giacomo Puccini\, this tragic masterpiece unfolds against the backdrop of early 20th-century Japan. The story revolves around Cio Cio San\, a young Japanese geisha\, who falls deeply in love with the American naval officer Pinkerton. Their union\, however\, faces cultural clashes\, societal expectations\, and heart-wrenching challenges. Pinkerton arranges a marriage with the fifteen-year-old Cio Cio San\, known as Madam Butterfly. Their passionate union faces heart-wrenching challenges\, leading to a devastating climax. The opera explores themes of tradition\, devotion\, honor\, and justice\, taking audiences on an emotional journey from innocence to acceptance of a destiny dictated by personal honor. Don’t miss this emotional journey set to Puccini’s exquisite music. Reserve your seats now and witness the magic of one of the best OPERAS ever written! \nMEET THE CAST: \n\n \n \n \n \n Kristin Sampson (Cio- Cio- San) \n \n \n \n \n \n Daniel Juarez\, tenor\n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Almeida (Suzuki)\n \n \n \n \n \n Martin Fisher ( Sharpless) \n \n \n \n \n \n Stephen Fredericks ( Uncle Bonzo)\n \n \n \n \n \n Jeremy Sivitz ( Yamadori )\n \n \n \n \n \n Josaphat Contreras ( Goro)\n \n \n \n \n \n Miguel Angel Vasquez (Imperial Commissioner) \n \n \n \n \n \n Kelly Whitesell ( Kate Pinkerton) \n \n \n \n \n \n Stephanie Foster ( Kate Pinkerton) \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Abrams (Cio-Cio-San’s Mother) \n \n \n \n \n \n Shaunna Lucas (Aunt) \n \n \n \nThe Creative Team: \nGiorgio Lalov (stage director)\nEd Napier (assistant stage director)\nDara Blackstone (chorus master)\nPatrice Newman (pianist)\nSamuel Oram (pianist) \nAdrian Sylveen (artist director and conductor) \n\nTickets for BUTTERFLY – Middletown performance >>> \nSell tickets online with Ticketleap URL:https://thevirtuosi.org/event/butterfly-middletown/ LOCATION:Santo Fragilio Performing Arts Center\, 200 LaRosa Lane\, Middletown\, CT\, 06457 CATEGORIES:2023-2024 CVCO Concert Season,Middletown,Operas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevirtuosi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/54458_166727700012791_7718439_o-e1709059581980.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Lyric Opera":MAILTO:info@ctlyricopera.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T150000 DTSTAMP:20260424T114629 CREATED:20230828T154646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T020228Z UID:10522-1716130800-1716130800@thevirtuosi.org SUMMARY:Madama Butterfly New London 2024 DESCRIPTION:Join us for an unforgettable operatic experience as the Connecticut Lyric Opera brings Madama Butterfly to life. Madama Butterfly is one of opera’s most enduring and poignant tales of unrequited love. Composed by Giacomo Puccini\, this tragic masterpiece unfolds against the backdrop of early 20th-century Japan. The story revolves around Cio Cio San\, a young Japanese geisha\, who falls deeply in love with the American naval officer Pinkerton. Their union\, however\, faces cultural clashes\, societal expectations\, and heart-wrenching challenges. Pinkerton arranges a marriage with the fifteen-year-old Cio Cio San\, known as Madam Butterfly. Their passionate union faces heart-wrenching challenges\, leading to a devastating climax. The opera explores themes of tradition\, devotion\, honor\, and justice\, taking audiences on an emotional journey from innocence to acceptance of a destiny dictated by personal honor. Don’t miss this emotional journey set to Puccini’s exquisite music. Reserve your seats now and witness the magic of one of the best OPERAS ever written! \nMEET THE CAST: \n\n \n \n \n \n Kristin Sampson (Cio- Cio- San) \n \n \n \n \n \n Daniel Juarez\, tenor\n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Almeida (Suzuki)\n \n \n \n \n \n Stefan Szkafarowsky\, bass\n \n \n \n \n \n Martin Fisher ( Sharpless) \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeremy Sivitz ( Yamadori )\n \n \n \n \n \n Josaphat Contreras ( Goro)\n \n \n \n \n \n Miguel Angel Vasquez (Imperial Commissioner) \n \n \n \n \n \n Kelly Whitesell ( Kate Pinkerton) \n \n \n \n \n \n Stephanie Foster ( Kate Pinkerton) \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Abrams (Cio-Cio-San’s Mother) \n \n \n \n \n \n Shaunna Lucas (Aunt) \n \n \n \nThe Creative Team: \nGiorgio Lalov (stage director)\nEd Napier (assistant stage director)\nDara Blackstone (chorus master)\nPatrice Newman (pianist)\nSamuel Oram (pianist) \nAdrian Sylveen (artist director and conductor) URL:https://thevirtuosi.org/event/butterfly-new-london/ LOCATION:Garde Arts Center\, 325 State St.\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States CATEGORIES:2023-2024 CVCO Concert Season,New London,Operas ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Lyric Opera":MAILTO:info@ctlyricopera.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T193000 DTSTAMP:20260424T114629 CREATED:20230828T154510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T020308Z UID:10518-1716060600-1716060600@thevirtuosi.org SUMMARY:Madama Butterfly 2024 Bushnell DESCRIPTION:Join us for an unforgettable operatic experience as the Connecticut Lyric Opera brings Madama Butterfly to life. Madama Butterfly is one of opera’s most enduring and poignant tales of unrequited love. Composed by Giacomo Puccini\, this tragic masterpiece unfolds against the backdrop of early 20th-century Japan. The story revolves around Cio Cio San\, a young Japanese geisha\, who falls deeply in love with the American naval officer Pinkerton. Their union\, however\, faces cultural clashes\, societal expectations\, and heart-wrenching challenges. Pinkerton arranges a marriage with the fifteen-year-old Cio Cio San\, known as Madam Butterfly. Their passionate union faces heart-wrenching challenges\, leading to a devastating climax. The opera explores themes of tradition\, devotion\, honor\, and justice\, taking audiences on an emotional journey from innocence to acceptance of a destiny dictated by personal honor. Don’t miss this emotional journey set to Puccini’s exquisite music. Reserve your seats now and witness the magic of one of the best OPERAS ever written! \n\nMEET THE CAST: \n\n \n \n \n \n Kristin Sampson (Cio- Cio- San) \n \n \n \n \n \n Daniel Juarez\, tenor\n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Almeida (Suzuki)\n \n \n \n \n \n Martin Fisher ( Sharpless) \n \n \n \n \n \n Stephen Fredericks ( Uncle Bonzo)\n \n \n \n \n \n Jeremy Sivitz ( Yamadori )\n \n \n \n \n \n Josaphat Contreras ( Goro)\n \n \n \n \n \n Miguel Angel Vasquez (Imperial Commissioner) \n \n \n \n \n \n Kelly Whitesell ( Kate Pinkerton) \n \n \n \n \n \n Stephanie Foster ( Kate Pinkerton) \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Abrams (Cio-Cio-San’s Mother) \n \n \n \n \n \n Shaunna Lucas (Aunt) \n \n \n \n\nThe Creative Team: \nGiorgio Lalov & Ed Napier (stage direction)\nDara Blackstone (chorus master)\nPatrice Newman (pianist)\nSamuel Oram (pianist) \nAdrian Sylveen (artist director and conductor) URL:https://thevirtuosi.org/event/madama-butterfly-hartford/ LOCATION:The Bushnell Performing Arts Center\, 166 Capitol Ave.\, Hartford\, CT\, 06106\, United States CATEGORIES:2023-2024 CVCO Concert Season,Bushnell Arts Center,Hartford,Operas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevirtuosi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/54458_166727700012791_7718439_o-e1709059581980.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Lyric Opera":MAILTO:info@ctlyricopera.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231217T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231217T123000 DTSTAMP:20260424T114629 CREATED:20231116T175703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240527T223109Z UID:10839-1702816200-1702816200@thevirtuosi.org SUMMARY:Saint-Saens: Oratorio de Noël - Christmas Oratorio DESCRIPTION:Join us on December 17th at 12:30 pm for a performance of the Oratorio de Noël\, Op. 12\, by the renowned composer Camille Saint-Saëns. Presented by the CLO soloists and chorus\, in collaboration with the Connecticut Virtuosi\, this Christmas Oratorio promises to be a mesmerizing musical experience that will leave you filled with the joy and spirit of the holiday season. The Oratorio de Noël is a stunning composition that beautifully captures the essence of the holiday season. With its rich harmonies\, soaring melodies\, and heartfelt lyrics\, this performance will undoubtedly touch your soul and ignite your Christmas spirit. \nSoloists are: Kelly Whitesell\, soprano\, Anna Kelly\, mezzo-soprano\, Emily Gregonis\, mezzo-soprano\, Rebecca de Almeida\, alto\, Seth Allen\, tenor\, John Gibney\, baritone. \nTaking place at the beautiful Cyril & Methodius Church\, this event is a perfect opportunity to gather with friends and family and immerse yourself in the enchanting sounds of Saint-Saëns’ masterpiece. The talented soloists and chorus\, accompanied by the Connecticut Virtuosi\, will transport you to a world of musical brilliance and Christmas magic. \nDon’t miss out on this extraordinary musical event. Mark your calendars for December 17th at 12:30 pm and join us at the Cyril & Methodius Church in Hartford\, Connecticut. Come and celebrate the joy of Christmas with us as we embark on a musical journey through the Oratorio de Noël. URL:https://thevirtuosi.org/event/saint-saens-oratorio-de-noel-christmas-oratorio/ LOCATION:Cyril and Methodius Church\, 63 Popieluszko Court\, Hartford\, Connecticut\, 06106 CATEGORIES:2023-2024 CVCO Concert Season,Hartford,Operas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://thevirtuosi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Christmas-Tree-Snow-drawing-1080x675-1.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Lyric Opera":MAILTO:info@ctlyricopera.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T193000 DTSTAMP:20260424T114629 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:https://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:https://thevirtuosi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/clo-gala-concert-e1698946245646.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Lyric Opera":MAILTO:info@ctlyricopera.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR