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WCSU Opera Ensemble to present ‘Die Fledermaus’
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WCSU Opera Ensemble to present ‘Die Fledermaus’

April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — The Western Connecticut State University Opera Ensemble will perform “Die Fledermaus” by Johann Strauss Jr. at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, […]

WCSU Opera presents ‘Cinderella’ April 8 & 9
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WCSU Opera presents ‘Cinderella’ April 8 & 9

March 25, 2022March 5, 2024 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — Western Connecticut State University Opera will present public performances of “Cinderella” by Pauline Viardot at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 8, and […]

Voice students compete in NATS semi-finals and national opera finals: WCSU student singers earn honors in regional and national competitions
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Voice students compete in NATS semi-finals and national opera finals: WCSU student singers earn honors in regional and national competitions

April 16, 2020March 5, 2024 hills

DANBURY, CONN. — Ten Western Connecticut State University voice students have garnered prestigious honors in competition with collegiate singers across New England and the nation […]

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Production features WCSU student cast and contemporary setting for classic opera : WCSU Opera to present Donizetti’s ‘L’Elisir d’Amore’ March 5-7

February 26, 2020March 5, 2024 hills

DANBURY, CONN. — The Western Connecticut State University Opera will present a contemporary adaptation of Gaetano Donizetti’s “L’Elisir d’Amore” (“The Elixir of Love”) in three […]

25th annual production features performances of Menotti holiday classic Dec. 6 & 7: WCSU Opera to present ‘Amahl and the Night Visitors’
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25th annual production features performances of Menotti holiday classic Dec. 6 & 7: WCSU Opera to present ‘Amahl and the Night Visitors’

November 26, 2019March 5, 2024 hills

DANBURY, CONN. — The Western Connecticut State University Opera will present its 25th annual production of the holiday classic “Amahl and the Night Visitors” in […]

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Performance by student vocalists to mark 80th anniversary of Anderson’s Lincoln Memorial concert: WCSU to present Marian Anderson Tribute Concert on April 9

March 20, 2019March 5, 2024 hills

DANBURY, CONN. —   Western Connecticut State University will celebrate the 80th anniversary of legendary contralto singer Marian Anderson’s historic concert on the steps of the […]

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WCSU ensemble to stage English-language production Feb. 8, 9 and 10: WCSU Opera presents Mozart’s ‘The Magic Flute’

January 31, 2019March 5, 2024 hills

DANBURY, CONN. —   The Western Connecticut State University Opera Ensemble will present Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” in four performances on Feb. 8, 9 […]

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National Opera Association competition gives WCSU performance first-place ranking: WCSU spring production of ‘Hansel and Gretel’ wins national honors

November 26, 2018March 5, 2024 hills

DANBURY, CONN. — The Western Connecticut State University Opera spring 2018 production of Engelbert Humperdinck’s “Hansel and Gretel” has received first-place honors in the 2017-18 […]

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24th annual production features performances of Menotti holiday classic Nov. 30 & Dec. 1: WCSU Opera to present ‘Amahl and the Night Visitors’

November 20, 2018March 5, 2024 hills

DANBURY, CONN. — The Western Connecticut State University Opera will present its 24th annual production of the holiday classic “Amahl and the Night Visitors” in […]

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Engelbert Humperdinck opera to be performed at WCSU MainStage Theatre June 8, 9 and 10: WCSU Opera Ensemble presents ‘Hansel and Gretel’

May 24, 2018March 5, 2024 hills

DANBURY, CONN. —   The Western Connecticut State University Opera Ensemble will present Engelbert Humperdinck’s “Hansel and Gretel” in three performances from June 8 through 10 […]

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WCSU music students to play ‘Three Spirits’ in Yale Opera’s Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute)

January 31, 2018March 5, 2024 hills

DANBURY, CONN. — Western Connecticut State University Music students Natalie Andrews, Christine Manalo and Serena Valentin will perform the roles of the Three Spirits in […]

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Performances of Gian Carlo Menotti holiday classic will feature student cast and orchestra : WCSU Opera to present ‘Amahl and the Night Visitors’ Dec. 8 and 9

December 5, 2017March 5, 2024 hills

DANBURY, CONN. — The Western Connecticut State University Opera will present its 23rd annual production of the holiday classic “Amahl and the Night Visitors” in […]

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