The passionate melody and lyrics of arias, duets, trios, and choruses by Mozart, Bizet, Puccini, Verdi, Masagni, and Wagner come to life when the South Bend Lyric Opera and Vesper Chorale join the Symphony for this dynamic performance. Streaming Sample Program Alastair Willis, Music Director South Bend Lyric Opera Anya Matanovič, soprano Emanuel Cristian-Caraman, tenor Morgan Smith, baritone Vesper Chorale Jeshua Franklin, director Mozart – Magic Flute “Overture” “Heil sei euch Geweihten” Donizetti – L’elisir d’amore “Venti scudi” “Quanto amore” Donizetti – Don Pasquale “Tornami a dir che m’ami“ Bizet – Carmen “Prelude” “Je dis que rien” “March and Chorus” “Toreador” Mascagni – Cavalleria R “Intermezzo” Puccini – Turandot “Nessun Dorma“ Puccini – La Boheme “Quando me’n vo’” “O Mimi, tu piu non torni” “O suave fanciulla” – Intermission – Wagner – Rienzi “Overture” Verdi – Nabucco “Va pensiero” Kevin Puts – Silent Night “Blessés. Grabert, Pierre” Jake Heggie – Moby Dick “Captain Ahab, I must speak with you” Puccini – Tosca “Vissi d’arte” “E lucevan le stelle” “Te Deum” About the South Bend Lyric Opera Over its initial four seasons, the South Bend Lyric Opera has garnered the esteem and patronage of a dedicated audience, thankful for the opportunity to witness both emerging and established talents grace intimate stages. This professional ensemble is committed to upholding the artistic integrity of opera, focusing not only on stellar performances but also on maximizing the potential of each performance space. At its core, the South Bend Lyric Opera seeks to expand the reach of high-quality opera performances to the broadest audience possible within the South Bend community. Committed to a leadership role in the sphere of arts education and audience development, the opera is a beacon of creativity and innovation. By nurturing talents and fostering community engagement, the opera aims to perpetuate and enrich the vibrant and time-honored tradition of operatic excellence, inviting everyone to ...
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