Taormina, two previews of the Bellini International Context at the Ancient Theater

The 10 July, The exhibition will be open to the public from 21, the grand gala will be staged “Bellini and Donizetti:1827-1835”, centered on the juxtaposition between the two great operas. The award-winning orchestra and choir of the Teatro Massimo Bellini in Catania will perform on the stage of Taormina. On the podium Fabrizio Maria Carminati, internationally renowned wand, artistic director of the BIC and the Etnean opera house. Symphonic and choral pieces will alternate with bel canto virtuosity entrusted to the voices of the South African soprano Pretty Yende and the Sardinian tenor Francesco Demuro, acclaimed artists on the main world stages. The Bellini Choir will be directed by Luigi Petrozziello.

Il pianista Danilo Rea, among the protagonists of the world jazz scene, the 16 July, The exhibition will be open to the public from 21, always at the Ancient Theater, it will retrace famous pieces by great performers such as Maria Callas in a jazz key, Luciano Pavarotti, Mario Del Monaco. A reinterpretation of timeless arias that confirm Danilo Rea's ancient love for melodrama, also witnessed in the recordings of an exceptionally talented musician.

Two highly attractive previews therefore anticipate the calendar of the Bellini International Context, which will take place in Catania from 1 September to 2 October. For information and ticket office of the concerts of the 10 e 16 July www.fondazionetaorminaartesicilia.it.