~ Passion, Beauty, and Coloratura ~
Italy takes center stage in a richly colored program of opera, romance, and orchestral spectacle. Hear dramatic works by Verdi, a graceful waltz by Stockton’s own Joan Cortopassi, and beloved favorites by Puccini, Rossini, Donizetti, and Ponchielli. The grand finale is Respighi’s majestic Pines of Rome, brought to life with offstage brass for a breathtaking and immersive musical experience.
PROGRAM:
Verdi: Overture to La forza del destino
Joan Cortopassi: Honeymoon Waltz
Puccini: Musetta’s Waltz from La bohème
Rossini: Largo al factotum and Dunque io son from Barber of Seville
Verdi: Triumphal March from Aida
Ponchielli: Dance of the Hours from La Gioconda Capua: O sole mio
Donizetti: O luce di quest’anima from Linda di Chamounix
Respighi: Pines of Rome