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Puccini at 100 Symposium
October 19 @ 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Join us for a one-day symposium to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Giacomo Puccini’s passing with an insightful and enriching event.
This special day will feature:
- Lectures on Puccini’s lasting influence on the world of opera
- Live performances of his most beloved arias
- Engaging discussions with experts from the San Francisco Opera and UC Berkeley
PROGRAM:
10.30 AM – 10.35 AM
Welcome
Bianca Friundi, Curator Museo Italo Americano
10.35 AM – 11.15 AM
Dante at the Opera: From The Divine Comedy to a Comic Puccini Delight
Dante at the Opera: From The Divine Comedy to a Comic Puccini Delight
Kip Cranna, Dramaturg Emeritus San Francisco Opera
11.15 AM – 11.20 AM
Aria Oh mio babbino caro – Gianni Schicchi
Kathleen Bayler accompanied by Ron Borelli
11.20 AM – 12:00 PM
Puccini’s Operatic Journey: Romance, Realism, and American Fantasies
Marina Romani, Lecturer UC Berkeley
12:00 PM – 12:05 PM
Aria Tu che di gel – Turandot
Kathleen Bayler accompanied by Ron Borelli
12:05 PM – 12.45 PM
A Century of Great Puccini Singers at San Francisco Opera
Jeffery McMillan, Public Relations Director San Francisco Opera
12.45 PM – 12.50 PM
Aria Chi il bel sogno – La Rondine
Kathleen Bayler accompanied by Ron Borelli
12.50 PM Lunch Break
1.50 PM – 2.30 PM
Setting the Table: Propping Puccini
Setting the Table: Propping Puccini
Barbara Rominski, Director of Archives San Francisco Opera
and Lori Harrison, Master of Properties San Francisco Opera
2.30 PM – 2.35 PM
Aria Donde lieta – La Bohème
Kathleen Bayler
2.35 PM – 3.30 PM
Panel Conversation/Q&A
Moderator Kip Cranna
Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the life and legacy of one of Italy’s most iconic composers.
