Name: Opera è Vita - Women in Opera
Start: 2023-05-19T19:30:00-04:00
End: 2023-05-19T20:45:00-04:00
Location: Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre

Opera è Vita - Women in Opera

About Villa CharitiesA registered charity, Villa Charities enriches lives through experiences and services that honour Italian culture and heritage. For more than 50 years across the GTA, the organization has provided cultural and educational programs and supported culturally sensitive long-term care and independent living apartments for seniors. VCI fulfills their mandate through a broad range of activities, services and facilities, both directly and in conjunction with its affiliates and independent organizations. Affiliates include Columbus Centre and Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery; Villa Charities Foundation; Villa Colombo Homes for the Aged Inc. in Toronto; Villa Colombo Seniors Centre (Vaughan) Inc. Di Poce Centre; Italian Canadian Benevolent Seniors Apartments Corporation/Casa Abruzzo Benevolent Corporation with apartments for independent seniors (Caboto Terrace, Casa Del Zotto and Casa Abruzzo); and Leonardo Da Vinci Academy.  Each of these organizations is an integral part of the Villa Charities family with separate legal status and its own governance Board. Villa Charities has been certified as a Great Place to Work®, which recognizes the organization’s commitment to creating an inclusive, positive and engaging workplace.For more information visitvillacharities.com.

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Explore the captivating world of Italian opera with two of the most accomplished voices on the stage today!

Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre

<h1>Opera è Vita </h1>Explore the captivating world of Italian opera with two of the most accomplished voices on the stage today. International soprano Sara Papini and acclaimed tenor, multi-instrumentalist and composer Romulo Delgado lead this new interactive concert lecture series about Italian opera, featuring live performances, audience participation and special guest appearances. This new series will explore famous composers, legendary singers, and reveal behind-the-scenes secrets including an introduction to vocal technique and the psychology of singing opera. <h2>Women in Opera </h2><h3>(Soprano Sara Papini with Pianist &amp; Conductor Sabatino Vacca )</h3>Friday, May 19 • 7:30 – 8:45pm Sara Papini explores the portrayal of women in opera throughout the ages. Despite the commonly held belief that opera is full of tragic heroines and women oppressed by men, there are composers who have written about strong female characters.In this concert lecture, discover how these sultry, sassy and smart women of opera were brought to life by the composers and their timeless music.$20.00 | $15.00 (Seniors &amp; Students) Seating is on a first-come first-served basis, unassigned shared tables of max. 10 people. For any inquiries relating to seating please contact cultural@villacharities.com For more information visit villacharities.com/culture, email cultural@villacharities.com or call 416-789-7011

Performer Bios:Sara Papini 
International opera singer Sara Papini has graced stages around Canada, the United States, Italy, France, and Israel. Ms. Papini made her Russian debut with the Primorsky Krai Philharmonic Orchestra in the Primorsky Krai Regional Hall, under the baton of Anatoliy Smirnov. She made her New York city debut in the role of Tina in Jonathan Dove's “Flight”, a New York city premiere, with Mannes College conducted by Metropolitan Opera conductor Joseph Colaneri. She has performed under the baton of Metropolitan Opera conductor Paul Nadler in New York, Montreal, Virgina and in Tel Aviv, Israel with the Israeli Chamber Orchestra. In Toronto, she is a frequent performer with the Casa Loma Symphony Orchestra, led by Maestro Paolo Busato, formally conducted by the late Maestro Kerry Stratton and the TCO. Alongside her operatic success, Ms. Papini has had the opportunity to branch into the crossover industry. She is a JUNO nominee for her operatic vocal contribution to the EP Track entitled "Black Tuxedo" by rapper Maestro Fresh Wes. She has also performed alongside Italian singer and artist Albano Carrisi and was invited to perform on the RAI UNO television show, “I Raccomandati”, seen by over 50 million viewers. Ms. Papini is a graduate of the prestigious Mannes College of Music in New York City. She has performed for numerous galas, fundraisers and private events in both New York City, Toronto and surrounding areas. She has also performed for such dignitaries as former Prime Minister Stephen J. Harper, former Prime Minister of Italy Enrico Letta, Princess Marconi and her Royal Highness Prof. Li of Manchian Empire China.

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