Connecticut Virtuosi Music Academy

Join us for an electrifying evening as Bizet’s immortal Carmen—one of the most beloved and recognizable operas in the world—returns to the stage with irresistible passion, color, and drama. Carmen remains a timeless masterpiece, captivating audiences with its fiery spirit and unforgettable melodies. Set in vibrant Seville, the story follows Don José, a soldier torn between duty, love, and the magnetic allure of the free‑spirited Carmen. As jealousy consumes him and Carmen turns her attention to the charismatic bullfighter Escamillo, the opera hurtles toward its gripping final scene outside the bullring. An outstanding international cast is headlined by Brazilian mezzo‑soprano Rebecca Almeida as Carmen, American tenor Jax Hussler as Don José, and Polish‑American baritone Wojciech Bonarowski as Escamillo. Artistic Director maestro Adrian Sylveen leads the Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra and the Virtuosi OPERA in a fully staged production enhanced with English super‑title translations. From the iconic “Habanera” to the thrilling “Toreador Song,” every moment promises intensity, beauty, and musical brilliance. Whether you are a longtime opera lover or discovering this classic for the first time, Carmen will sweep you into a world of passion and fate. Reserve your seats and experience the power of grand opera at its finest.

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March 5, 7, 8
Hartford, NYC, New Britain, Connecticut

The Connecticut Virtuosi & the members of Orchestra “Il Contrapunto” from Empoli (Italy) in performance of the most beautiful Italian baroque concertos.

In Program:
Giuseppe Valentini: Concerto in A minor for 4 violins, Op.7 No.11
Giuseppe Tartini: Violin Concerto in A major, GT 1.A09
Antonio Vivaldi:
Concerto For Harpsichord, Strings and Continuo RV 780
Concerto for 4 Violins in E minor, RV 550 (from L’estro armonico, Op.3)
Violin Concerto in E major, RV 269 “The Spring”

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We are happy to welcome guitarist Kendra Terra Liversidge to the Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra Music Academy faculty. She is an award-winning musician with the right energy and attitude. Please, sign up for the classes via our academy website:
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2025 Virtuosi Summer Music Festival
August 2025

Sunday, August 3 @ 5:30 pm
Charter Oak String Quartet
St. James Episcopal Church 3 Mountain rd., Farmington
Ernesto Ferreri: String Quartet No.4, Op.23 (American Premiere)
Schubert: "Death and the Maiden" String Quartet in D minor
Górecki: "Already It Is Dusk" String Quartet no. 1, op. 62
Adrian Sylveen, Brunilda Myftaraj, violins, Jonathan Kane, viola, Sanga Yoon, cello

Friday, August 8 @ 7:00 pm
Cello Recital by Sanga Yoon
St. James Episcopal Church 3 Mountain rd., Farmington

Thursday, August 14 @ 7:00 pm
Virtuosi Institute Student’s Showcase
St. James Episcopal Church 3 Mountain rd., Farmington

Friday, August 15 @ 7:00 pm
Violin Recital by Brunilda Myftaraj
St. James Episcopal Church 3 Mountain rd., Farmington
J. S. Bach: Violin Solo Sonata No.1 in G minor, BWV 1001
Gabriel Faure: The Violin Sonata No. 1 in A major, Op. 13
Johannes Brahms: The Violin Sonata No. 2 in A major, Op. 100
Brunilda Myftaraj, violin, Blake Hansen, piano

Sunday, August 17 @ 5:30 pm
The Moniuszko Choir
Cyril and Methodius Church 63 Popieluszko Court, Hartford
Antonio Vivaldi: Stabat Mater, RV 621, Magnificat, RV. 610
Allison Lindsay, alto

The Moniuszko Choir
PRESENTS: REQUIEM
by Gabriel Faure
Wanxue Zhang, soprano
McKayla Ferguson, alto
Igor Antonio, tenor
David Kennedy, bass
Members of the Connecticut VIRTUOSI
Adrian Sylveen, conductor
Sunday, April 6
1:00 pm
Cyril and Methodius Church
63 Popieluszko Court
Hartford, Connecticut 06106