'Opera Italiana' Brings Free Concert To Miami

MIAMI, FL -- “Opera Italiana is in the Air” takes to Miami's Regatta Park Saturday night for a free concert under the stars with some of the biggest names from the Italian stage.

President and Music Director Maestro Alvise Casellati is bringing his outdoor production to the Magic City as part of a tour of select U.S. cities.

Soprano Davinia Rodriguez and tenor Vincenzo Costanzo will sing together for the first time in Miami.

"The orchestra will be composed of Miami’s top professionals in the first roles, leading local students and new graduates from the city’s major conservatories," according to organizers.

The goal of the production is to promote a greater appreciation of Italian opera in a casual, family-friendly outdoor environment.

“This free community concert will be a special occasion to promote the Italian music and language,” said Maestro Casellati. “Our goal is to make people fall in love with classical music, thereby bringing a new audience to local theaters. Miami is an international hub filled with millennial, music aficionados, families and tourists, whom we feel would appreciate this rare performance.”

Last year marked the second presentation in New York’s Central Park before an audience of thousands.

Saturday's performance will be focused on arias and duets from Verdi’s “Traviata” and Puccini’s “Tosca.”

“Music is a universal language, and especially for my country it represents its history and culture,” said Cristiano Musillo, Consul General of Italy in Miami. “Through this concert, Italy and Maestro Casellati have chosen Miami to become the international stage for this incredible opera lirica concert. Once more, this is a tangible sign of how strong and long-lasting the bond is between Italy and the city of Miami.”

The event starts at 8 p.m. in Regatta Park, 2699 SW 27th Ave.

It is supported by the city of Miami and the Consulate General of Italy in Miami.

The event was made possible by ENI, BEL Real Estate Group, Brooks Brothers, Intesa Sanpaolo, the Alexander Bodini Foundation, FIAC, ACP Group, W South Beach, Mela Holding Group spa and 'O Magazine.