Giuseppe Verdi Returns To Sarasota Opera. The last time Sarasota Opera performed Nabucco, the work that solidified Verdi’s reputation as an opera composer, was in 1995. The production was part of the company’s historic 28-year Verdi Cycle, a feat that made Sarasota Opera the only company in the world to have performed all of Verdi’s music. John Fleming of the Tampa Bay Times called the Cycle “One of the most significant achievements in the opera world.” “I felt that Verdi’s return to our Winter Festival should be acknowledged beyond our main stage performances,” explained Sarasota Opera’s Artistic Director Victor DeRenzi. […]
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Victor DeRenzi Knighted By Italian Government. The Italian government has bestowed the title of Cavaliere dell’ordine della Stella d’Italia (Knight of the order of the Star of Italy) on Maestro Victor DeRenzi, artistic director and principal conductor of Sarasota Opera. The distinction represents a particular honor extended to those helping spread Italian culture throughout the world. The award was in recognition of Maestro DeRenzi’s extraordinary leadership in Sarasota Opera’s 28-year Verdi Cycle which came to a close on March 20, 2016. “As a musician, and a citizen of Italy and the United States, it means a great deal to me […]
2014 Annual Meeting At Sarasota Opera Hits A C8. Maestro Victor DeRenzi and Executive Director Richard Russell met with Sarasota Opera patrons and supporters for Sarasota Opera’s 2014 Annual Meeting with an update on the state of Sarasota Opera. Along with members of the administrative staff, Maestro DeRenzi and Mr. Russell recapped highlights from the 2013-2014 season as well as shared news on what Sarasota Opera supporters can expect in upcoming seasons. Highlights from the meeting included: Ticket sales for the 2013/14 season were 97% of this year’s goal. Sarasota Opera will finish the 2013/14 fiscal year with a surplus […]
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“At age 12 I started attending opera performances. I started going to the opera because of a teacher who encouraged some of his students to do so. We figured it would be easier to go, than listen to him tell us to go. That’s how I was introduced to opera.”
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
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