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Ailyn Pérez and Stephen Costello show San Diego Opera the way forward

By Matthew Richard Martinez, 06 September 2014
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Reviewed at Balboa Theatre, San Diego, San Diego on 5 September 2014
Programme
Verdi, La traviata: Un di felice, eterea
Mascagni, L'amico Fritz ('Cherry' Duet)
Donizetti, L'elisir d'amore (Duet)
Works by Hahn
Heggie, Friendly Persuasions
Falla, Siete canciones populares españolas
Massenet, Manon: Adieu, notre petite table
Gounod, Faust: Quel trouble inconnu… Salut! Demeure chaste et pure
Bernstein, West Side Story (One Hand, One Heart)
Rodgers, Carousel: If I loved you
Performers
Ailyn Pérez, Soprano
Stephen Costello, Tenor
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Matthew Richard Martinez
Matthew Richard Martinez
A professional conductor living in Costa Mesa, California, Matthew received Bachelor of Music and MFA degrees from University of California, Irvine. An avid sports fan, when he’s not conducting or listening to music, he can be found cheering for his hometown San Diego Padres.