Opera al Mare
An Operatic Artist Training Program
A Project of Opera Vermont and BARN OPERA
Study and perform Opera by the Adriatic Sea
On the coast of the Adriatic, Cesenatico offers immersion in authentic Italian culture, far from tourist crowds. This seaside jewel is known for its Porto Canale, which was designed by Leonardo da Vinci.
The Cesenatico Municipal Theatre is where Opera al Mare has made its summer home, in collaboration with the town of Cesenatico.
If you desire to grow in your understanding of the Italian language and culture, expand your personal repertoire, learn and perform a full-operatic role in the canon, and work with world-class faculty, this is the young artist’s program for you.
Public Performances 2024
We are delighted to invite the public to Cesenatico for many public performances throughout the town from June 28- July 4, 2024. None of these events are ticketed, but a free-will donation will be taken to offset the cost of production!
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A new production by Artistic Director Joshua Collier of the Mozartean masterpiece, centering around the lecherous Don Giovanni, and how his addiction to amorous activities lead him to pay the ultimate price.
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The faculty of Opera al Mare perform arias, duets, and ensembles from well-loved operatic favorites including La Traviata, Madama Butterfly, Lucia di Lammermoor, and many others.
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Apollonia and her daughter Gasparina plan to use the rich music teacher, Don Pelagio, to support their extravagant lifestyles. Unfortunately, Don Pelagio sees Gasparina’s lover, Don Ettore, and threatens to take it all away. Gasparina goes to great lengths to secure her own fortune and financial security.
The first year of the emerging artist program, Opera al Mare faculty member Elaine Smith-Purcell leads a group of young artists from the piano.
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All participants, student and faculty, perform pieces from the operatic repertory spanning from the baroque to the contemporary! Francesco Ricci, Elaine Smith-Purcell, and Francesco Triossi accompany this concert under the stars.
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Closing the program, the participants and faculty present their favorite American music to coincide with the national holiday of July 4th.
