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2008 - 2009 Season All mainstage productions at: The Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts - Sunoco Performance Theater Tickets Available at The Box: 717.214.ARTS or www.whitakercenter.org A VERDI GALA: A Celebration of the Music of Giuseppe Verdi October 11th, 2008 at 7:30 PM October 12th, 2008 at 2 PM Ticket Prices: $25 - General Admission $15 - Seniors $15 - Students
The Harrisburg Opera Association will celebrate the music of
Giuseppe Verdi
with “A Verdi Gala” –
an operatic concert consisting of selections (aria, duets, ensembles, etc.) from his many wonderful operas.
Giuseppe Verdi is considered one of the most prolific composers of Italian opera. His stature as one
of the 2 or 3 greatest opera composers is unchallengeable. The essential composing style of Verdi –
direct, noble and intense – remained constant throughout his career as characteristics of his operas
are easily recognized by the avid listener. A Verdi Gala will bring to the Whitaker stage some of the
favorites from his operas including excerpts from La Traviata, Rigoletto, Il Trovatore, Aida, among others.
Narration from a distinguished orator will provide background and transition throughout the concert that
will be performed by professional vocalists from the region.
SPRING 2009 PRODUCTION Celebrating the 150th Birthday of Puccini A Fundraiser for Harrisburg Opera Association May 14th and May 16th, 2009 at 7:30PM Ticket Prices: $25 - Assigned Seating $15 - Senior Citizens & Students $10 - Student Rush 1 Hour Before Each Performance
Join us for an evening of opera as theater as we feature arias and scenes from La Boheme, Tosca,
Madama Butterfly and Turandot as we celebrate Giacomo Puccini's 150th Birthday. In keeping
with the turn of the last century's singing traditions, all singers will be stretching themselves singing
repertoire not normally heard in their vocal categories. It promises to be an exciting evening!
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