Adina in Wonderland: Lisette Oropesa shines in Pesaro

By Laura Servidei, 17 August 2018

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“Oropesa's... coloratura was sparkling and perfectly supported”

Reviewed at Teatro Rossini, Pesaro on 15 August 2018

Rossini, Adina

Diego Matheuz, Conductor

Rosetta Cucchi, Director

Tiziano Santi, Set Designer

Claudia Pernigotti, Costume Designer

Lisette Oropesa, Adina

Levy Sekgapane, Selimo

Vito Priante, Califo

Matteo Macchioni, Alì

Davide Giangregorio, Mustafà

Coro del Teatro della Fortuna "M. Agostini"

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Laura Servidei

Mathematician, science nerd, translator of popular science books, obsessed opera fan since the teen years. Day job: business analyst in a software house developing systems for the financial industry. Amateur choral singer. Main musical interests: baroque music and Italian opera. Originally from Italy, currently based in Sweden. I make a mean eggplant parmesan.