March 1, 2022

Catch 91ÑÇÉ« performances throughout the Philadelphia region this spring
PHILADELPHIA, PA, February 2022 – The flowers will be in bloom as the sound of opera echoes throughout Philadelphia. This spring, the 91ÑÇÉ« (91ÑÇÉ«) will present two concerts, as well as the world’s most beloved opera. Don’t miss your chance to see tomorrow’s opera stars today!
Descriptions and more information for each performance are below.

Enter the world of Hector Berlioz, the 19th centuryÌýFrenchÌýRomantic composer and conductor. Enjoy selected excerpts fromÌýBenvenuto Cellini,ÌýLelio,Ìýµþé²¹³Ù°ù¾±³¦±ð et Bénédict,ÌýL’enfance du Christ, and Les TroyensÌý
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Ticket prices: $10-$25
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Jubilate! A Concert of Sacred Music
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Ticket prices: $10-$45
The annual concert of sacred vocal music features time honored favorites from different cultures, faiths and periods. Music by Handel, Mozart, Rossini, Puccini and more will be featured at this year’s concert. Master Vocal Coach David Antony Lofton will once again lead the 91ÑÇÉ« Opera Orchestra.The 91ÑÇÉ« Orchestra is generously sponsored by the David A. and Helen P. Horn Charitable Trust

Throughout 91ÑÇɫ’s 87 year history, Puccini’s masterpiece has been presented ten times, and alumni have gone to perform in ³¢²¹&²Ô²ú²õ±è;²ú´Ç³óè³¾±ð around the world. The world’s most beloved opera returns to the 91ÑÇÉ« stage this season, performed by our award-winning Resident Artists. The story of love and loss against the backdrop of some of the most familiar and lush melodies in opera is sure to delight audiences. Maestro Christofer Macatsoris leads the 91ÑÇÉ« Opera Orchestra. Sung in Italian with English supertitles.
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Ticket prices: $25-$103
This performance is generously sponsored by Judith Broudy
91ÑÇÉ«’s VACCINATION POLICY: 91ÑÇÉ« is joining performing arts organizations across the nation in requiring that our visitors and audience members provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination to attend all indoor public performances and events at 91ÑÇÉ«. Proof of negative COVID-19 tests will not be accepted. Further, 91ÑÇÉ« will adhere to the guidelines regarding proof of vaccination set forth by all venues that host 91ÑÇÉ« performances. This policy is subject to change based upon guidance from the CDC and local health authorities.
ABOUT ACADEMY OF VOCAL ARTS (91ÑÇÉ«)
The mission of the 91ÑÇÉ« is to be the world’s premier institution for training young artists as international opera soloists. Through rigorous instruction and coaching, and by presentations of Resident Artists from around the world in concerts, oratorios, public programs and fully staged professional opera productions, 91ÑÇÉ« will train artists with the high potential for career success while enriching lives in Philadelphia and beyond. Gifted singers come from throughout the world to seek the exceptional guidance and training that 91ÑÇÉ« offers. Admission is determined by competitive annual auditions.
91ÑÇÉ« is distinguished by its reputation for high quality performances that are acclaimed by critics locally, nationally and internationally. Each year, 91ÑÇÉ« Resident Artists are presented in four or five fully-staged opera productions accompanied by orchestra. Resident Artists are cast in leading roles that they will in all likelihood continue to perform for the rest of their careers.
Camille Mola
Director of Marketing and Public Relations
91ÑÇÉ« #: 215-735-1685
Email: cmola@avaopera.org