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Gran Gala di Verdi - Sangue a me (Macbeth)

Helmed by Anne Marie Ketchum, who is celebrating forty consecutive years as Artistic Director of the organization, Cavalleria Rusticana will star award-winning mezzo soprano Audrey Babcock as Santuzza, tenor Todd Wilander as Turiddu, who comes to the production direct from the Metropolitan Opera, and renowned baritone Roberto Perlas Gómez, who, with over 100 roles to his credit, has performed extensively throughout the United States. The Verdi Chorus, the only choral group in Southern California that focuses primarily on the dramatic and diverse music for opera chorus, will join the opera.

Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana is considered the first verismo opera, which is focused not on mythological figures, or kings and queens, but of the much earthier daily struggles and emotions of men and women. And it depicts the emotionally charged, and sometimes violent situations that can result. According to Opera Online, “Cavalleria Rusticana, which could be translated as “rustic chivalry,” is characterised by the extreme simplicity of its plot in which fits of jealousy clash with the exaltation of honour. Mascagni was able to retain all the power of a bloody news story. Verdi himself, after hearing the work, said ‘I can die in peace.’”

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Cavalleria Rusticana

First Presbyterian Church of Santa Monica

Angels Vocal Art presents the beloved Puccini classic, TOSCA, in a Gala Performance with full orchestra at the Manoukian Performing Arts Center. A tragedy of passion and jealousy and a roller coaster of love, lust, murder and political intrigue, it tells the story of the tempestuous opera singer Floria Tosca (Jessica Sandidge), as she fights to save her lover Cavaradossi (Todd Wilander) from the sadistic police chief Scarpia (Roberto Perlas Gomez).

Tosca

Manoukian Performing Arts Center

Puccini Tosca

Performances of Hélas mon Coeur are dedicated to the memory of Dr. Aurelio De La Vega, longtime board member and benefactor of the Verdi Chorus, who passed away in February. To carry on his important legacy of sponsoring the guest sopranos that sang with the Chorus, donations may be made to the Maestro Aurelio De La Vega Guest Artist Fund which provides financial support to guest soloists who sing with the Chorus in performances.

Spring 2022: Hélas mon coeur

Experience AVA Studio Artists, the AVA Festival Orchestra and the Verdi Chorus in a celebration of Giuseppe Verdi's magnificent music.

Todd Wilander

Tenor

Events

Jan 20, 2024

Cavalleria Rusticana · Verdi Chorus

Jul 8, 2023

Tosca · Angels Vocal Art

Jul 8, 2023

Puccini Tosca · Angels Vocal Art

14 - 15 May, 2022

Spring 2022: Hélas mon coeur · Verdi Chorus

Jul 9, 2016

Gran Gala di Verdi · Angels Vocal Art

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