Verdi and Puccini Classics at Gardone Riviera for Cancer Research
Arie by Verdi and Puccini (and not only) for great lyric artists. The highly anticipated concert in support of the Associazione gardesana for the study and prevention of tumors will be held tomorrow evening at the Vittoriale Theatre in Gardone Riviera.
Concert and Performers
The star of the recital, titled «…e lucevan le stelle» («…and the stars were shining»), is the renowned tenor Kristjan Johannsson, one of the finest dramatic voices of our time. Alongside the Icelandic artist, soprano Danielle Streiff and baritone Antonio Salvadori will perform.
Instead of the previously announced Orchestra Virgilius, conducted by Giovanni Andreoli, the audience will listen to the Russian Philharmonic Orchestra of Volvograd, directed by maestro Eduard Serov.
Artistic Profile and Objectives
Endowed with a strong and vibrant vocality, Kristjan Johannsson is guest soloist at the Metropolitan Opera, La Scala Theatre, Vienna Staatsoper, and the Verona Arena. Worldwide, opera enthusiasts admire his interpretations of the Verdi and Puccini repertoire.
The concert is part of initiatives organized by the Associazione gardesana to raise awareness among the population and fund numerous activities related to study and research. Tickets (60,000 lire for the orchestra level and 30,000 for the balcony) are available at the Vittoriale box office (tel. 0365/296519) or at branches of the Banca Popolare di Verona.
Concert Program
The program includes: «E lucevan le stelle» (from Puccini’s «Tosca»); «Prologo» («I pagliacci» by Leoncavallo); «Il lamento di Federico» («L’Arlesiana» by Cilea); «Vissi d’arte» («Tosca»); «Come un bel dì di maggio» («Andrea Chénier» by Giordano); «Cortigiani vil razza dannata» («Rigoletto» by Verdi); «Recondita armonia» («Tosca»); «Libiam nei lieti calici» («La Traviata» by Verdi); «È strano» (from «La Traviata»); «Col sangue sol cancellasi» (from «La forza del destino» by Verdi); «Un bel dì vedremo» (from «Madama Butterfly» by Puccini); «Nessun dorma» (from «Turandot» by Puccini); «Di Provenza il mare e il suol» (from «La Traviata»); «Memory» by A. Lloyd Webber; «Musica proibita» by S. Gastaldon; ending with «‘O sole mio» by Di Capua.
Association and Activities
Led by Dr. Ambrogio Colombo, the Associazione gardesana (postal account No. 14193254) is based in Desenzano and has been active in the area for twelve years.
Since its foundation, the association has promoted tumor prevention through various initiatives. Currently, among other activities, it supports medical scholars undertaking advanced courses in tumor diagnostics and breast reconstruction techniques.