gianni schicchi (2018)
about
Essential Opera and Orchestra Toronto are coming together this spring to bring you our production of Puccini’s classic comedy, Gianni Schicchi, 100 years after its very first performance! Join us on Sunday, April 22 at 3pm for this hilarious and touching performance in the George Weston Recital Hall at the Toronto Centre for the Arts.
Gianni Schicchi with Orchestra Toronto
ON THE PROGRAM
Rossini – Overture to William Tell
Puccini – Gianni Schicchi
A Message From Our Partners
Orchestra Toronto is an orchestra created by passionate musicians within the community, for the community. We offer the enjoyment of music, foster education and music appreciation and support emerging Canadian talent. Our organization of volunteers is committed to making symphonic music accessible to a broad and diverse public beyond the concert hall.
performance date / venue:
Sunday, April 22nd at 3:00 p.m. | George Weston Recital Hall
Pre-concert chat with conductor Kevin Mallon at 2:15 p.m.
creative team
Conductor – Kevin Mallon
Rehearsal Pianist – Kate Carver
Gianni Schicchi – Jon-Paul Décosse, bass-baritone
Rinuccio – Jean-Philippe Lazure, tenor
Lauretta – Maureen Batt, soprano
Zita – Catharin Carew, mezzo
Simone – Joel Allison, bass-baritone
Betto – Jesse Clark, baritone
Nella – Erin Bardua, soprano
Gherardo – Fabián Arciniegas, tenor
Gherardina – Emma Waller, soprano
Ciesca – Beth Hagerman, soprano
Marco – Bradley Christensen, baritone
Maestra Spinelloccio & Ser Amantio di Nicolao – Laura McAlpine, mezzo
