Puccini: His Life, His Music, His Legacy

The Italian Cultural Institute of Los Angeles is an overseas office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation dedicated to the promotion of the Italian culture in the United States.

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Step into the world of Giacomo Puccini as we commemorate 100 years since his passing with an unforgettable celebration.

Italian Cultural Institute Los Angeles

Step into the world of Giacomo Puccini as we commemorate 100 years since his passing with an unforgettable celebration. Join us for an evening of discovery and delight, featuring an insightful lecture by James Conlon, Music Director of the LA Opera, and a musical program by Fondazione Arena di Verona, introducing their upcoming 101st Opera Festival with a presentation by Artistic Director and Superintendent Cecilia Gasdia.Experience the timeless allure of Puccini's most cherished arias and other opera classics, brought to life by the voices of sopranos Yeajin Jeon and Sara Cortelezzis, alongside the powerful tenor Ivan Magrì, for a tribute to Puccini's legacy that will resonate long after the evening's final note. Organized by the Italian Cultural Institute in Los Angeles with Fondazione Arena di Verona in collaboration with ENIT – Italian National Tourist Board and Regione Veneto.

<h3>PROGRAM</h3> <h4>Welcome and Introduction</h4>Emanuele Amendola Director IIC Los AngelesCecilia Gasdia Artistic Director and Superintendent Fondazione Arena di Verona <h4>Keynote Lecture</h4>James Conlon, Music Director of the LA Opera <h4>Musical Program</h4><h4>Giuseppe VERDI Aida</h4>Celeste Aida Ritorna vincitor Ivan Magrì Tenor | Yeajin Jeon Soprano <h4>Giacomo PUCCINI</h4><h4>Gianni Schicchi</h4>O mio babbino caro Sara Cortelezzis Soprano <h4>Madama Butterfly</h4>Un bel dì vedremoBimba dagli occhi pieni di malìa]Yeajin Jeon Soprano | Sara Cortelezzis Soprano | Ivan Magrì Tenor <h4>Tosca</h4>Vissi d'arteYeajin Jeon | Soprano TurandotTu che di gel sei cintaNessun dormaSara Cortelezzis Soprano | Ivan Magrì Tenor Cecilia Gasdia Piano

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