Experience the magic of opera with A Pavarotti & Friends Tribute – Saturday, April 26 at the Living Arts Centre.
This special evening celebrates the life and legacy of the legendary Luciano Pavarotti, featuring an extraordinary lineup of guest artists.
Read on to learn more about Romulo Delgado, Sara Papini, Carmen Spada, and the Mississauga Festival Choir.
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Romulo Delgado – Tenor
Romulo Delgado is an operatic tenor, composer, multi- instrumentalist, vocal coach and adjudicator. He was a region finalist at the Hans Gabor Belvedere International Opera competition in Vienna, Austria and trained in Toronto at the Royal Conservatory Music. His versatility as a performer has enchanted audiences all over North America and Europe.
His operatic roles include Pinkerton in Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, Alfredo in Verdi’s La Traviata, Don Jose in Bizet’s Carmen, The Duke of Mantua in Verdi’s Rigoletto, Edgardo in Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor, Idomeneo in Mozart’s Idomeneo, Mario Cavaradossi in Puccini’s Tosca, Macduff in Verdi’s Macbeth, Rodolfo in Puccini’s La Boheme and Riccardo in the Canadian premiere of Verdi’s Oberto.
As a composer, his oratorio: The Cross of Christ had its world premiere under the baton of maestro Denis Mastromonaco. Acclaimed for its cinematic qualities and its rich ethnic musical influences, The Cross ofChrist’s music provides the sacred text sublime magnitude and grandeur.
As a leading tenor, ultimately, what distinguishes Romulo’s singing is that “striking, powerful and ingratiating lyric tenor sound with all the money notes!” (Opera Canada). Whether on the opera stage, or enchanting audiences with his passion for world music passion, “Romulo Delgado’s free, vigorous, and lustrous tenor voice makes him one of Canada’s most unique performing artists.” (The Globe and Mail).
Sara Papini – Soprano
International opera singer Sara Papini has graced stages around Canada, the United States, Italy, France, and Israel. Ms. Papini made her Russian debut with the Primorsky Krai Philharmonic Orchestra in the Primorsky Krai Regional Hall, under the baton of Anatoliy Smirnov.
Her operatic roles include both Mimi and Musetta La Boheme, Adina L’Elisir d’Amore, Norina Don Pasquale, Gilda Rigoletto, Contessa Le nozze di Figaro, Donna Anna Don Giovanni, Nedda Pagliacci and Hannah Glawari Merry Widow. She made her New York city debut in the role of Tina in Jonathan Dove’s Flight, a New York city premier, with Mannes College conducted by Metropolitan Opera conductor Joseph Colaneri. She has performed under the baton of Metropolitan Opera conductor Paul Nadler in New York, Montreal, Virgina and in Tel Aviv, Israel with the Israeli Chamber Orchestra. In Toronto, Sara is a frequent performer with the Casa Loma Symphony Orchestra, lead by Maestro Paolo Busato, formally conducted by the late Maestro Kerry Stratton and the TCO.
Along side her operatic success, Ms. Papini has had the opportunity to branch into the crossover industry. She is a JUNO nominee for her operatic vocal contribution to the EP Track entitled “Black Tuxedo” by rapper Maestro Fresh Wes.
Sara has also performed along side Italian singer and artist Albano Carrisi in Toronto Canada, Pistrino Italy, and was invited to perform on the television show, I Raccomandati, in Rome Italy broadcasted on RAI UNO for over 50 million viewers.
Ms. Papini is a graduate of the prestigious Mannes College of Music in New York City. She has performed for numerous galas, fundraisers and private events in both New York City, Toronto and surrounding areas. She has also performed for such dignitaries as former Prime Minister Stephen J. Harper, former Prime Minister of Italy Enrico Letta, Princess Marconi and her Royal Highness Prof. Li of Manchian Empire China.
Carmen Spada – Accordionist
Carmen Spada is a jazz pianist, composer, and vocalist, who graduated from the prestigious Berklee College of Music, in Boston, MA, obtaining a dual major in Piano Performance and Jazz Composition.
In 2017, Carmen co-founded B-Jazzed, a non-for-profit organization curating performances, education series, and philanthropy of jazz music and its musicians, in the city of Brampton. He currently serves as its Artistic Director and programs the annual World of Jazz Festival in Brampton.
Carmen is one of the most in-demand accordionists in the GTA, as he is a master of the traditional form of playing the instrument as well as the folk music of Italy that is sought after by his audiences. He previously worked for Roland Canada demonstrating the V-Accordion throughout southern Ontario, and performs exclusively on the V-Accordion, the most advanced digital accordion in the world.
Mississauga Festival Choir
With over 150 singers, Mississauga Festival Choir is the largest and most spirited community choir in Mississauga. They first came together in 1984 to celebrate Mississauga’s 10th anniversary, and stayed together to celebrate the joy of singing in a choral community like no other. Their spirited singing springs from our no-audition policy. Everyone who loves to sing is welcome to join us, and audiences hear the joy in every song.
Under the leadership of David Ambrose, MFC performs many concerts, raises money for local charities, records professional CDs, holds an annual choral competition, and tours the world.
Tickets start at $55. Special pricing is available for seniors, families, youth (15-26), and groups of 10 or more. FREE underground parking is included with every ticket purchase.
A Pavarotti & Friends Tribute will be generously supported by Pfaff BMW.
