Official opening of the Puccini Spectacular in Brisbane

Presented by Alessandro Sorbello http://www.alessandrosorbello.com as part of Italian Week 2008. Dr. Francesco Capecchi, Consul of Italy for Queensland and Northern Territory officially opens the Puccini Spectacular featuring Rosario La Spina. The Puccini Spectacular was held at St John's Cathedral in Brisbane. Internationally renowned artist born in Brisbane Italian/Australian Tenor with experiences at 'La Scala di Milano' Rosario La Spina recreates the power and passion of Italian composer Giacomo Puccini as we mark the 150th anniversary of his birth. You will be moved by beautifully stirring arias and choruses from Turandot, Madama Butterfly and La Bohème then experience a full production of Act I of Tosca, culminating in the magnificent Te Deum procession. With a star-studded cast in the majestic surrounds of St John's Cathedral, this spectacular celebration of Puccini's extraordinary musical legacy will inspire and uplift. Jacqueline Mabardi as Tosca, Rosario La Spina as Cavaradossi, Jeffrey Black as Scarpia Brisbane Symphony Orchestra & The Queensland Choir, conducted by Antoni Bonetti.

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• Giacamo
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[gugulia]

congratulations to queensland and brisbane to hole this event for italian opera and one of its masters giacomo puccini. thank you...