Vocal Arts and Music Festival: An Evening with Renata Scotto
Venue: Haymarket Theater (Squires), Blacksburg
Directions: Google Map Link
Date: Saturday, June 23, 2012
Time: 7:00 PM - TBD
Event Types: Music, Arts & Theatre
Cost:
Individual Concert: $10.00-$20.00 Advance Festival Pass: $199.00
Description:
With the International Vocal Arts Institute founders Joan Dornemann and Paul Nadler of the Metropolitan Opera, the Vocal Arts and Music Festival unites opera's rising stars with legendary coaches and outstanding instrumentalists for two weeks of events.
The evening begins with a film based on the life of Renata Scotto, followed by her master class with the festival singers. Considered one of the preeminent singers of her generation, Scotto has specialized in the bel canto repertoire, complemented with experiences in the verismo and Verdi repertoires. She performed around the world for more than 40 years, and continues to contribute to the field as stage director and teacher.
Tickets can be purchased individually for each concert or you can purchase an entire festival pass for a discounted price. Individual tickets go on sale on June 1st.
To purchase tickets, visit: http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?organ_val=21575&schedule=list
http://www.artscenter.vt.edu/vamf/index.html
For more information: http://www.artscenter.vt.edu/vamf/index.html