Work: Oberto, Conte di San Bonifacio

The Academy of Vocal Arts (AVA) in Philadelphia presented a concert version of a rarely performed Verdi opera, Oberto, at the Haverford School's Centennial Hall. This is, in fact, the celebrated Italian composer’s first opera, and a work that took him four years to write. The evening proved a showcase for the AVA’s talented resident artists and the many musicians supporting them.

Wenig geschätzt, aber doch hörenswert: Die Frankfurter Oper machte sich konzertant mit einer engagierten Aufführung um Verdis Erstling Oberto verdient.