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Press Conference: October 3, 2006
Anthony Infante thanks everyone for joining us as we announce the next production of our regions latest cultural institution:
Opera Western Reserve's Le Nozze di Figaro. |
We appreciate the generous support of our following friends:
Anthony J. Lariccia, the Frank and Pearl Gelbman Foundation, Italian Education Foundation,
and the Youngstown Opera Guild |
Carla Infante, Youngstown Opera Guild President, tells the history of the YOG and announces the upcoming Tozzi Scholarship Gala Dinner which will be preceding the performance of Le Nozze di Figaro. |
Bill Conti discusses new acquisitions at Stambaugh and his optimism for the success of Le Nozze di Figaro. |
 The production is being conducted by Susan Davenny Wyner. Here she is giving the history of Le Nozze di Figaro and how it was originally censored for its risque social overtones. Her mission is getting to the soul of the music and crafting the characters and singers into giving theirs, thus presenting a production that is on fire. |
Here, Stage Director/Scenic Designer, David Vosburgh and Costume Designer, Barbara Lucce discuss the creation of the interchangeable arched sets and beautiful, period costumes. |
Our Director of Education and Outreach, Corinne Morini, announces upcoming events for students and the importance of preserving opera as an educational artform for the community. |
 
Amanda Beagle sings the part of Barbarina, the gardener's daughter. She is accompanied on piano by Anthony Ruggiero. |
Youngstown Vindicator: November 7, 2005
Press Conference Photos: October 6, 2005
Youngstown Vindicator: October 22, 2004
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