The Florentine Opera to Present ROMANCE ESPAGNOL Revue

The Florentine Opera continues its 2016-2017 season with a concert revue of opera's most passionate songs from Spain, Latin America and the rich music inspired by those cultures - sung in various popular opera dialects (English, Spanish, German and French): Selections from Man of La Mancha, Carmen and more will be performed on the stage of the Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall by the Florentine Opera Studio Artists, with accompaniment by a full string quartet, and hosted by FO General Director William Florescu. Filled with romance and a touch of tragedy, the songs of Romance Español will ignite passion and warm the hearts of Milwaukee audiences.

More information about the production, the artists and the Florentine Opera's 2016-2017 season is available at www.florentineopera.org.

NOTE: This quartet recently appeared at the National Opera Center in New York City with selections from the Florentine Opera recording anthology. Click here to watch OPERA AMERICA's live stream archive from the November 2016 event.

IF YOU GO:

Romance Español

Friday, February 10, 2017 @ 7:30 PM

Saturday, February 11, 2017 @ 7:30 PM

Sunday, February 12, 2017 @ 2:30 PM

All performances are held in The Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 123 E. State Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202

COMPANY:

Stage Director | Bill Florescu

Music Preparation/Arrangements | Scott S. Stewart

THE FLORENTINE OPERA STUDIO ARTISTS:

Soprano | Ariana Douglas

Tenor | Thomas Leighton

Mezzo-soprano | Ashley Puenner

Baritone | Leroy Y. Davis

STRING QUARTET:

Pianist | Ruben Piirainen

Double Bassist | Barry Paul Clark

Violinist | Ernest Brusubardis IV

Guitarist | Rachael Carlson

*Denotes Florentine Opera debut

Subscriptions to the Florentine Opera's 2016-2017 season range in price from $80 to $425. Single tickets start at just $25. For more information on ordering your tickets, visit www.florentineopera.org or call 414-292-5700 ext. 224.

The Florentine Opera Company's productions reflect the highest musical and theatrical standards, while supporting community and educational programs. As a leader in Wisconsin's art community and the nation's sixth-oldest opera company, the Florentine Opera seeks to establish a significant presence in the cultural, educational and civic life of the state of Wisconsin and beyond. Audiences enjoy beautiful main stage productions as well as dozens of free and community based performances that include first-rate vocal artistry brought to life by established and emerging international, national and local opera stars. With a foundation of fiscal responsibility, the company continues to grow its artistic and educational programs. Through its outreach and in-school educational programming, the Florentine provides vital arts education experiences for children, nurtures new audiences, and expands cultural horizons for the next generation. The Florentine Opera is a cornerstone member organization of the United Performing Arts Fund and receives funds from Milwaukee County and the State of Wisconsin (with support from the National Endowment for the Arts), as well as corporations, foundations and individuals. The Florentine Opera Company is an organizational member of OPERA America.