A Gala Tribute to Maestro Micaele Sparacino

Join us for a spectacular evening of elegance, remembrance, and transcendent song as we celebrate the extraordinary life and legacy of Maestro Micaele Sparacino . Revered throughout Washington, D.C. as a passionate musical force, Maestro Sparacino devoted his artistry to the glory of the human voice—especially the bel canto tradition he cherished—while embracing the full sweep of vocal music in all its beauty, drama, and brilliance.

This gala tribute will bring together some of the best and brightest opera stars from America and abroad for an unforgettable program worthy of the Maestro’s discerning ear and generous spirit. Audiences will be swept into a world of soaring melody, dazzling technique, and emotional power through music by Verdi, Rossini, Offenbach, Mozart, Donizetti, Massenet, Anderson, Stradella and more.

Featured Performers and Artists

The Maytime Symphonette

Frank Conlin, Piano

Tatyana Abyiakyi, Soprano

Marje Palmieri, Soprano

Patricia Portillo, Mezzo-Soprano

Susan Wheeler, Soprano

Wendy Radding, Soprano

Maureen Vinicent, Soprano

Lee Folia Brunt, Mezzo-Soprano

Israel Lozano, Tenor

Duane A. Moody, Tenor

Tony Torchia, Tenor

Michael Blaney, Tenor

Jose Sacin, Baritone

Gene Galvin, Bass

Under the baton of Darryl Winston, this luminous gathering of artists will pay homage to a maestro whose devotion to great singing inspired generations.Join us for a spectacular evening of elegance, remembrance, and transcendent song as we celebrate the extraordinary life and legacy of Maestro Micaele Sparacino. Revered throughout Washington, D.C. as a passionate musical force, Maestro Sparacino devoted his artistry to the glory of the human voice—especially the bel canto tradition he cherished—while embracing the full sweep of vocal music in all its beauty, drama, and brilliance.

This gala tribute will bring together some of the best and brightest opera stars from America and abroad for an unforgettable program worthy of the Maestro’s discerning ear and generous spirit. Audiences will be swept into a world of soaring melody, dazzling technique, and emotional power through music by Verdi, Rossini, Offenbach, Mozart, Donizetti, Massenet, Anderson, and more.

Under the baton of Darryl Winston, this luminous gathering of artists will pay homage to a maestro whose devotion to great singing inspired generations. Come celebrate a legacy of artistry, passion, and vocal splendor in an evening that promises to be as unforgettable as the man it honors.

Enjoy highlights from Lucia di Lamermoor, Thais,, Il Trobatore, La Traviata, The Tales of Hoffmann, The Verdi Requiem, The Mozart Requiem,, and more

Come celebrate a legacy of artistry, passion, and vocal splendor in an evening that promises to be as unforgettable as the man it honors.