An Evening of Opera - Verdi and Puccini
Rossen Milanov, conductor
Program
Verdi: La Traviata, Act II
Puccini: Tosca, Act II
La Traviata Cast:
Abigail Rethwisch, Violetta
Jonathan Burton, Alfredo Germont
Malcolm MacKenzie, Giorgio Germont
Tosca Cast:
Elaine Alvarez, Tosca
Malcolm MacKenzie, Scarpia
Jonathan Burton, Cavaradossi
La Traviata and Tosca. Two of the greatest Italian opera composers will share an evening of extended selections from their most iconic operas: Verdi’s touching story of sacrificial love and Puccini’s passionate and chilling drama. An international cast of singers and the full symphony orchestra will display the power and emotional intensity of these grand opera scores.
Accompaniments
Prelude: Join Christopher Purdy from WOSU Classical 101 for a pre-concert talk
