|
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...
|
(Photo by Edward Leal of Magnate Photography)
Florida Grand Opera’s Studio Artists present “Songfest: The Final Act,” highlighting the stunning music that composers often save for the last act of their operas.
Featured favorite ensembles include “Che mi frena in un momento,” the famous sextet from Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor, the thrilling bass-baritone duet “Suoni la tromba” from Bellini’s I puritani, the lively “Gallop Infernal” from Offenbach’s Orpheus in the Underworld (known to most of the world as the Can-Can), and “Zitti, zitti, piano, piano,” the escape trio from Rossini’s The Barber of Seville, among many others.
Interspersed with each piece are informative and entertaining live program notes provided by Matt Cooksey, director of artistic operations, who also gives the opera’s pre-show lectures. These notes are a signature component of the popular SongFest series.
“We had an especially good time planning this concert, with so many great repertoire suggestions, so I know our audience is going to have a great time as well,” said Neil Nelson, Studio Artist program manager. “The artists are very excited about these selections, and it’s always thrilling for our audiences to get to hear all six of these extraordinary voices singing together in these relatively intimate spaces.”
SongFest: The Final Act takes place on Saturday, Mar. 25, 7:30 p.m., at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 1121 Andalusia Ave. in Coral Gables. Tickets are $10 general admission at fgo.org and free to donors and subscribers. Call 800-741-1010 for more information.
ABOUT US:
For more Miami community news, look no further than Miami Community Newspapers. This Miami online group of newspapers covers a variety of topics about the local community and beyond. Miami’s Community Newspapers offers daily news, online resources, podcasts and other multimedia content to keep readers informed. With topics ranging from local news to community events, Miami’s Community Newspapers is the ideal source for staying up to date with the latest news and happenings in the area. Additionally, the newspaper has exclusive Miami community podcasts, providing listeners with an in-depth look into Miami’s culture. Whether you’re looking for local Miami news, or podcasts about the community, Miami’s Community Newspapers has you covered.
