Brno Philharmonic: Opera Gala Night

Under the musical direction of Arkady Beryn, opera stars René Barbera (tenor), Alisa Medvedeva (soprano), and Florian Sempey (baritone) will take the stage.

Look forward to a dazzling evening of music featuring the most beautiful arias and famous scenes from the masterpieces of international opera.

Powerful voices, emotional interpretations, and the impressive orchestral sound of the Brno Philharmonic blend into an unforgettable opera experience at one of Europe’s most prestigious concert halls—the Berlin Philharmonie.

Cast

• Brno Philharmonic
• Arkady Beryn, conductor
• Alisa Medvedeva, soprano
• René Barbera, tenor
• Florian Sempey, baritone

Program

Pyotr Tchaikovsky

Eugene Onegin, Op. 24: Polonaise

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Don Giovanni, K. 527: “Fin ch’han dal vino,” Don Giovanni’s aria

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492: Overture

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Don Giovanni, K. 527: “Là ci darem la mano,” duet between Don Giovanni and Zerlina

Giacomo Puccini

Manon Lescaut: Intermezzo from the third act

Giacomo Puccini

La Bohème: “Che gelida manina,” Rodolfo’s aria

Giacomo Puccini

La Bohème: “Quando me’n vo”

Georges Bizet

Carmen: Prelude

Georges Bizet

Carmen: Toreador’s Song

Pyotr Tchaikovsky

Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 36: 4th Movement, Finale

Intermission

Giuseppe Verdi

La forza del destino: Overture

Pietro Mascagni

Cavalleria rusticana: Symphonic Intermezzo

Vincenzo Bellini

I Capuleti e i Montecchi: “Eccomi in lieta vesta” — “Oh! quante volte,” Juliet’s aria

Gaetano Donizetti

L’elisir d’amore: “Una furtiva lagrima,” Nemorino’s romance

Gioacchino Rossini

The Thieving Magpie: Overture

Gioacchino Rossini

The Barber of Seville: “Largo al factotum”

Antonín Dvořák

Slavonic Dance

Zequinha de Abréu

Tico Tico no fubá

Giuseppe Verdi

La traviata: “Libiamo ne’ lieti calici”