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A Toast to Opera

Thank you for joining us for A Toast to Opera, hosted by OTSL’s Intermezzo Society. Tonight’s program features soprano Angel Azzarra and tenor Angel Romero, accompanied by Timothy Cheung. Read on for a list of tonight’s pieces, more information about our artists, and the OTSL Intermezzo Society!

Program

“La donna è mobile” from Rigoletto by Giuseppe Verdi

Angel Romero

“Meine Lippen, sie kussen so heiss” from Giudetta by Franz Léhar

Angel Azzarra

“Libiamo, ne’ lieti calici” from La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi

Angel Azzarra & Angel Romero

Angel Azzarra, Soprano

Soprano Angel Azzarra was recently recognized by Operavore as one of “40 Under 40: A new generation of superb opera singers.” She participated in Opera Theatre of Saint Louis’ Gerdine Young Artist program in 2020 and 2021, and recently appeared in the company’s digital productions of The Barber of Seville and the PBS holiday special Once Upon a Winter.  She has sung with dell’Arte Ensemble, St. Petersburg Opera, Mobile Opera, and in performances at Manhattan School of Music and Eastman School of Music.  Angel also runs a popular classical music YouTube channel, AngelOpera, where more than 4 million viewers have learned about the world of opera and vocal production.  Angel completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Southern Mississippi and holds a Master of Music from Manhattan School of Music.

Learn more about Angel Azzarra

Angel Romero, Tenor

Angel Romero is a native of Houston, Texas and recently finished a residency with The Pittsburgh Opera where he performed in Cosi fan tutte and Alcina.  Prior to joining the Pittsburgh Opera, he participated in young artist programs at Central City Opera and The Santa Fe Opera. Angel is a 2021 Semifinalist for the Metropolitan Opera National Council Opera Competition and will make his international debut in Vienna at the Staatsoper in the coming year. He received his undergraduate degree from Houston Baptist University and his Master of Music from Yale University School of Music.

Learn more about Angel Romero

Timothy Cheung, Piano

Timothy Cheung is the music director for this year’s Opera Tastings series and has previously worked with OTSL as the music director for our Opera on the Go! education program. He is on the music and administrative staff at Teatro Nuovo.

Thank you again for coming!

We hope you will consider joining the Intermezzo Society for complimentary access to the annual A Toast to Opera event and invitations to private events throughout the year! Memberships begin at $600 a year, or $50 a month. All Intermezzo Society gifts directly support the engagement of new and diverse voices in opera.

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