The Power of PUCCINI: "Nessun dorma"

'"Nessun dorma", the legendary aria made famous by the iconic Italian tenor, Luciano Pavarotti, is an electrifying operatic masterpiece that has transcended the opera house to become a cultural phenomenon.

Originally captivating audiences in the grand theaters of Italy, "Nessun dorma" soared to global fame when Pavarotti's stunning performance became the anthem of the 1990 World Cup. Since then, its majestic melody has resonated far beyond the world of opera.

Today, you can hear this soaring song in talent shows, blockbuster films, and even in the performances of pop stars like Jennifer Hudson, Aretha Franklin, and Queen's frontman, Adam Lambert.

Don't miss this chance to experience "Nessun dorma", as well as Puccini's beloved aria "O mio babbino caro" live at Hot Opera Nights this Sunday evening an event that promises to be as unforgettable as the aria itself.

HOT OPERA NIGHTS: Artist Spotlight!

Robert Balonek, baritone is the title role in Opera San José’s first Sunday Matinee of Rigoletto, as Figaro in Piedmont Opera’s Le Nozze di Figaro, Scarpia in Opera Modesto's Tosca, The Count in Opera Modesto’s Le nozze di Figaro, Marcello in Opera on the James' La bohème, and the Bass soloist in Music in the Mountains' Carmina Burana. Next year he will perform Tonio in Auburn Symphony's Pagliacci.

Courtney Miller, mezzo made her San Francisco Opera solo debut as Sister St. Charles in Dialogues of the Carmelites and returns this fall as Warren's Wife in The Handmaid's Tale. She also makes company debuts this season with Festival Opera, Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera, San Francisco Choral Society, and Sonoma County Philharmonic.

Pedro Valdez, tenor will be joining Opera Orlando’s 2024 – 2025 season as a Studio Artist where he will sing the roles of Malcom in Verdi’s Macbeth and various other roles. Last summer, he was a Young Artist with Finger Lakes Opera singing various scenes and sang the role of Rodolfo in Puccini’s La bohéme with the Northern Lights Music Festival.

Madison Hatten, soprano is most recently recognized for her debut as Mimì in La bohème (Northern Lights Music Festival) and her Mozartian trio as Donna Elvira in Don Giovanni (Boston Opera Collaborative), Countess Almaviva in Le nozze di Figaro (Janiec Opera Company), and Fiordiligi in Così fan tutte (Boston Conservatory Opera). She makes her company debut with Opera San José this upcoming season as Judith (cover) in Bartok's Bluebeard's Castle.

Robert Bousquet, tenor began his musical studies as a percussionist with a love of foreign languages. He has performed the role of 'Flavio' in California Opera's production of Norma, and has performed locally as a guest artist with the Reno Chamber Orchestra, Firebird Light Opera, Nevada Chamber Opera and the Tahoe Symphony. Robert currently serves on the Tahoe Symphony board of directors.

Joy Strotz, soprano has been extensively featured with Tahoe Symphony. Her versatility in style and genre has led her to perform with the Nevada Opera, Il Nome Madrigal Ensemble, the San Francisco Winifred Baker Chorale, as well as in regional productions such as Phantom of the Opera, Rigoletto, The Wizard of Oz, and Madama Butterfly. She has also been a featured performer at the Sierra Nevada Summer Music Series and the Lake Tahoe Music Festival.

Stuart Duke, bass-baritone has worked as a vocal soloist, chorister and actor with a
large variety of performing groups throughout his native Vermont, New England and Nevada, excelling in both classical and contemporary works. His resume includes Don Alfonso in Mozart’s Così fan tutte, Stravinski’s Oedipus Rex, Stire’s Pablo’s Circus, and Viktor Ullmann’s Holocaust opera, The Emperor of Atlantis.

Amanda Price, mezzo is a member and recurring soloist with the Tahoe Symphony since 2021. Fluent in both classical and jazz repertoire, she has performed with various music groups spanning from the New England Area to the West Coast. Amanda is so thrilled to be a part of Tahoe and Nevada's music and arts community and hopes her now 6 year-old daughter, Aria, will share the same love of music in her life.

Date: Sunday, July 28, 2024

Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Venue: Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater, 6000 Bartley Ranch Road, Reno, NV 89511

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