Essential Opera and Orchestra Toronto are coming together this spring to bring you our production of Puccini’s classic comedy, Gianni Schicchi, 100 years after its very first performance! Join us on Sunday, April 22 at 3pm for this hilarious and touching performance in the George Weston Recital Hall at the Toronto Centre for the Arts. Visit the Orchestra Toronto site for tickets and more!
Gianni Schicchi with Orchestra Toronto
ON THE PROGRAM
Rossini – Overture to William Tell
Puccini – Gianni Schicchi
Sunday, April 22nd
3:00 p.m.
Pre-concert chat with conductor Kevin Mallon at 2:15 p.m.
George Weston Recital Hall
Toronto Centre for the Arts
5040 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON M2N 6R8
Buy Tickets Online or call call 1-855-985-ARTS (2787)
A Message From Our Partners
Orchestra Toronto is an orchestra created by passionate musicians within the community, for the community. We offer the enjoyment of music, foster education and music appreciation and support emerging Canadian talent. Our organization of volunteers is committed to making symphonic music accessible to a broad and diverse public beyond the concert hall.
Cast and Creative Team
Conductor
Kevin Mallon
Cast
Gianni Schicchi – Jon-Paul Décosse, bass-baritone
Rinuccio – Jean-Philippe Lazure, tenor
Lauretta – Maureen Batt, soprano
Zita – Catharin Carew, mezzo
Simone – Joel Allison, bass-baritone
Betto – Jesse Clark, baritone
Nella – Erin Bardua, soprano
Gherardo – Fabián Arciniegas, tenor
Gherardina – Emma Waller, soprano
Ciesca – Beth Hagerman, soprano
Marco – Bradley Christensen, baritone
Maestra Spinelloccio & Ser Amantio di Nicolao – Laura McAlpine, mezzo
Rehearsal Pianist
Kate Carver
