A Magical Father’s Day Weekend Evening in the Hamptons
Opera In The Garden - Viva Verdi: Father/Daughter Duets and More
Saturday, June 20, 5 PM
At The Leiber Collection, East Hampton
East Hampton, Springs, NY: This Father’s Day Weekend, experience an unforgettable evening of world-class opera under the summer sky at The Leiber Collection.
Set amid the breathtaking gardens and sculpture-filled grounds of The Leiber Collection in Springs, East Hampton, Viva Verdi promises an intimate and extraordinary musical experience unlike any other in the Hamptons season.
Featuring internationally acclaimed artists, the concert celebrates the beauty, passion, and emotional power of opera through beloved music by Giuseppe Verdi, Giacomo Puccini, Antonín Dvořák, and more.
At the heart of the evening are Verdi’s legendary father-daughter duets, among the most moving music ever written for the stage, drawn from masterpieces including Rigoletto, La Traviata, and Il Trovatore.
The performance features renowned Metropolitan Opera baritone Daniel Sutin and soprano Ashley Galvani Bell, whose credits include Carnegie Hall, Bilbao Opera, Seville's Teatro de la Maestranza, and opera houses throughout Europe and the United States. Pianist and conductor Michael Fennelly, himself a Carnegie Hall and Komische Oper alumnus, completes this exceptional trio.
Guests will enjoy a rare opportunity to hear these celebrated artists up close in one of the East End’s most magical cultural settings.
“This concert is designed to be both deeply personal and thrillingly dramatic,” said The Leiber Collection Director Ann Fristoe Stewart. “Opera was meant to move audiences emotionally, and hearing these extraordinary voices, expressing the love of a father for his children, in the intimacy of the garden creates an experience that is truly unforgettable. What a perfect way to celebrate your father this Father’s Day Weekend!”
The Leiber Collection is deeply grateful to our generous sponsors, The Ellman Foundation’s Kelly and Steve Ellman, whose support made this evening possible, and to Channing Daughters Winery for elevating the night with their extraordinary wines.
Featured Artists
DANIEL SUTIN, Baritone
Metropolitan Opera baritone Daniel Sutin has performed leading roles throughout the United States and Europe, including appearances with the Metropolitan Opera, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Polish National Opera, Opera North, and major festivals such as Lincoln Center and Spoleto. Celebrated for his commanding dramatic presence and powerful voice, his repertoire includes Rigoletto, Tosca, Otello, Falstaff, and many more.
ASHLEY GALVANI BELL, Soprano
Internationally acclaimed soprano Ashley Galvani Bell has appeared in opera houses and concert halls across the United States and Europe, including Carnegie Hall, ABAO Bilbao Opera, Teatro Pérez Galdós, and Teatro de la Maestranza in Seville. A Yale University graduate and award-winning performer, she is especially celebrated for her portrayals of Violetta in La Traviata and Cio-Cio-San in Madama Butterfly.
MICHAEL FENNELLY, Piano
Esteemed pianist and conductor Michael Fennelly has appeared internationally at Carnegie Hall and major opera houses, including Berlin’s Komische Oper. Known for his exceptional artistry and collaborative brilliance, he brings both elegance and dramatic vitality to the evening’s performance.
Event Information
Opera In The Garden: Viva VerdiFather/Daughter Duets and More
Saturday, June 20, 2026
5:00 PM
The Leiber Collection
446 Old Stone Highway
Springs, East Hampton, NY
Tickets: $50
Reserve tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/opera-in-the-garden-viva-verdi-father-daughter-duets-and-more-tickets-1989909598175?aff=oddtdtcreator
For more information, visit www.leibercollection.org or call 631-329-3288