Giorgio Tozzi News

SIMON BOCCANEGRA To Open San Francisco Opera's 26/27 Season

by Marissa Faith Curley — August 14, 2026

San Francisco Opera’s 2026–27 Season begins with Opera Ball, the opening night benefit co-presented with San Francisco Opera Guild, and Caroline H.

Verdi Chorus Presents CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA, January 20

by A.A. Cristi — December 13, 2023

The Verdi Chorus' 40th Anniversary season continues with its first opera, Pietro Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana for one performance only at the First Presbyterian Church in Santa Monica on January 20, 2024.

The Verdi Chorus' 40th Anniversary Season Continues With Its Landmark Fall 2023 Concert 40!

by A.A. Cristi — October 17, 2023

The Verdi Chorus’ 40th Anniversary season continues with its landmark Fall 2023 Concert 40! for two performances only.

THE RAPE OF LUCRETIA Comes to San Francisco in July

by Stephi Wild — June 15, 2023

Merola Opera Program continues its 2023 Summer Festival with a fully staged production of Benjamin Britten’s The Rape of Lucretia, approached through a current lens.

The Verdi Chorus Presents A VERDI PUCCINI FEST Next Month

by Stephi Wild — October 28, 2022

The Verdi Chorus' 39th season culminates with A Verdi Puccini Fest, for two performances only at the First Presbyterian Church in Santa Monica on November 12 and 13.

The Verdi Chorus Announces Fall 2022 Concert A VERDI PUCCINI FEST

by Stephi Wild — September 22, 2022

The Verdi Chorus' 39th season culminates with A Verdi Puccini Fest, for two performances only at the First Presbyterian Church in Santa Monica on November 12 and 13.

The Verdi Chorus To Hold Auditions for Fall Concert Season, August 27

by A.A. Cristi — August 1, 2022

Celebrating its 39th Season, The Verdi Chorus (Anne Marie Ketchum, Founding Artistic Director), has announced that auditions will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at the First Presbyterian Church in Santa Monica for The Verdi Chorus Fall 2022 Concerts.

Verdi Chorus Celebrates Aurelio De La Vega in May

by Stephi Wild — April 19, 2022

The Verdi Chorus kicks off its 39th season with their Spring Concert, Hélas mon Coeur, dedicated to the memory of Verdi Chorus patriarch Maestro Aurelio De La Vega, for two performances only at the First Presbyterian Church in Santa Monica on May 14 and 15.

BWW Interview: Paul Hope Returns Home to Theatre Under the Stars for an Iconic Production of SOUTH PACIFIC

by Armando Urdiales — February 7, 2022

Theatre Under The Stars has a storied history in the Houston theatre scene.

Verdi Chorus Presents RITORNA VINCITORI! This November

by A.A. Cristi — October 7, 2021

Led by Founding Artistic Director Anne Marie Ketchum, the Verdi Chorus is the only choral group in Southern California that focuses primarily on the dramatic and diverse music for opera chorus.

The Verdi Chorus Launches New Online Series November 8

by A.A. Cristi — October 6, 2020

The Verdi Chorus continues its 37th season with The Fox Singers in Amor y Odio, Songs of Spain and the New World presented by The Verdi Chorus and the Sahm Family Foundation.

The Verdi Chorus Offers Its First Online Concert Tomorrow Night April 18

by A.A. Cristi — April 17, 2020

In place of its previously scheduled Live Concert on April 18, The Verdi Chorus will offer its first online concert: a streaming of its Spring 2018 program The Force of Destiny led by Founding Artistic Director Anne Marie Ketchum.

The Verdi Chorus Offers Its First Online Concert April 18

by A.A. Cristi — April 7, 2020

In place of its previously scheduled Live Concert on April 18, The Verdi Chorus will offer its first online concert: a streaming of its Spring 2018 program The Force of Destiny led by Founding Artistic Director Anne Marie Ketchum.

Verdi Chorus Presents The Walter Fox Singers In LOVE IS TIMELESS

by A.A. Cristi — April 18, 2019

The 36th season of the Verdi Chorus continues with the Walter Fox Singers in Love is Timeless for one night only at the First United Methodist Church in Santa Monica on May 4, at 7:30pm.

Verdi Chorus Presents The Walter Fox Singers In LOVE IS TIMELESS

by A.A. Cristi — April 11, 2019

The 36th season of the Verdi Chorus continues with the Walter Fox Singers in Love is Timeless for one night only at the First United Methodist Church in Santa Monica on May 4, at 7:30pm.

Verdi Chorus To Present Spring Concert In April

by A.A. Cristi — March 21, 2019

This Spring marks the start of the 36th season of the Verdi Chorus, who will present their Spring Concert, L'Amore e la Vita (Love and Life) for two performances only at the First United Methodist Church in Santa Monica on April 6 and 7.

Tulsa Opera Announces 2019/2020 Season

by A.A. Cristi — February 15, 2019

General Director Ken McConnell and Artistic Director Tobias Picker today announced Tulsa Opera's 72nd season comprising classics such as Bizet's Carmen and Puccini's Madama Butterfly, and a new production of Mr.

The Verdi Chorus Announces Spring 2019 Concert Series

by A.A. Cristi — February 6, 2019

This Spring marks the start of the 36th season of the Verdi Chorus, who will present their Spring Concert, L'Amore e la Vita (Love and Life) for two performances only at the First United Methodist Church in Santa Monica on April 6 and 7.

Auditions Announced for Verdi Chorus Spring Concert In Santa Monica

by A.A. Cristi — December 12, 2018

Embarking on its 36th Season, The Verdi Chorus (Anne Marie Ketchum, Founding Artistic Director), announced today that auditions will be held on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at the First United Methodist Church in Santa Monica for The Verdi Chorus Spring 2019 Concert.

Verdi Chorus To Receive Honors At Fall Concert In Santa Monica

by Stephi Wild — October 24, 2018

The Verdi Chorus 35th anniversary season culminates with its Fall 2018 concert Passione! Opera! for two performances only at the First United Methodist Church in Santa Monica on November 10 and 11 led by Founding Artistic Director Anne Marie Ketchum.