About this Event
The evening will feature a diverse program of opera, classical favorites, German and Italian art songs, and beloved musical selections. Matthew will perform a selection of well-known works including the “Flower Song” from Carmen by Georges Bizet, “E lucevan le stelle” from Tosca by Giacomo Puccini, “Still wie die Nacht” by Carl Bohm, “Dein ist mein ganzes Herz” from The Land of Smiles by Franz Lehár, “The Lake Isle of Innisfree” by Benjamin Moore, “’O sole mio,” and Rossini’s lively “La Danza.”
The program will also feature original music written and performed by Matthew, including a special appearance by his mother as a guest singer. Matthew and his mother will perform original music together, along with several duets, while she will also present a few solo selections of her own. The evening will offer a warm and varied celebration of classical music, opera, and original songwriting.
Matthew Marano, tenor, has been singing with Taconic Opera since 2020. He most recently appeared as Bacchus in Ariadne auf Naxos. Before that he has appeared Taconic Operas productions of Manon by Massenet, Manon Lescaut by Puccini, and La Traviata by Verdi. He has also appeared with the New York Opera Conservatory in the lead roles of Norma, Lucia di Lammermoor, Pearl Fishers, Don Giovanni, La Traviata, Il Tabarro, Tosca, and Elixer of Love.
This concert is sponsored by The Friends of the Englewood Library.
Event venue & nearby stays
Englewood Public Library, 31 Engle Street, Englewood, United States
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