In celebration of Valentine's Day, operatic soprano Annamaria Stefanelli, will perform with tenor Rory Angelicola in “An Afternoon of Italian Opera,” February 12, at the Roseland Public Library.
The program, to begin at 2 p.m., will feature favorite operatic arias and duets by such composers as Verdi, Mozart, Puccini, Cilea, and Rossini. Musical selections will include “Un Bel Di” from Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, “Ecco Ridente” from Rossini’s The Barber of Seville, “O soave Fanciulla” from Puccini’s La Boheme, and “Parigi O Cara,” from Verdi’s La Traviata.
Accompanying the singers will be pianist Andrew Macirowski. Refreshments will be served and admission is free.
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Stefanelli and Angelicola, who are husband and wife, perform frequently at fundraisers, festivals, corporate events, restaurants, private parties and community centers. According to Stefanelli, “What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than with the passionate music of Italian opera? It is such a great pleasure to be able to share this music and set the tone for Valentine’s Day week with such rich and exciting music. We are both looking forward to providing a very romantic afternoon for all.”
