NATIONAL OPERA AND BALLET: GALA EVENT

“LE DONNE DI PUCCINI”
CONCERT OF THE SOLOISTS OF THE NATIONAL OPERA AND BALLET
19.11.2024, Foyer of the National Opera and Ballet, 8:00 p.m.

The National Opera and Ballet is proud to announce the solemn gala event commemorating the centenary of the death of the great Italian composer Giacomo Puccini.
As an institution, we have a responsibility to nurture art and pass it on to future generations. We are committed to enriching the country’s cultural scene through repertoire and events tailored for all ages.
The Donor Gala event titled “Le Donne di Puccini ” will be held on November 19, 2024, in the foyer of the National Opera and Ballet, starting at 8 p.m. Our audience will have a unique opportunity to enjoy top performances of the great Puccini’s most famous arias.
12 arias will be performed at the concert, interpreted by eight prominent soloists from our opera house, with piano accompaniment.

Soloists:
Vesna Gjinovska Ilkova;
Sandra Mitrovska;
Pavlina Novakova Georgiev;
Zlata Toshevska Dimovska;
Aleksandra Lazarevska Vasilevski;
Katerina Stojanovska;
Biljana Josifov;
Ilina Mitrevska;

Piano accompaniment: Andrej Naunov

Director: Dejan Proshev

At the same time, an exhibition entitled “Puccini through the history of MOB” will be set up, which will present materials from our rich archive.

This event represents the culmination of our annual cultural offer and an opportunity to socialize with the artists and the creative team of the National Opera, in an extraordinary atmosphere.

Your presence and support will allow us to deepen cooperation with the local community and create programs that will allow thousands of people to experience performing arts at its best, supporting Macedonian culture and identity.

The price of the tickets for this event is 3000 denars.

The number of tickets is limited and therefore we invite all those interested to reserve their seats through our official channels.

PROGRAM:

1. Giorgetta’s aria “E ben altro il mio sogno” from the opera “The Cloak”
Performed by: Pavlina Novakova Georgieva

2. Mimi’s aria “Si. Mi chiamano Mimi” from the opera “Bohème”
Performed by: Katerina Stojanovska

3. Musetta’s aria “Quando m’en vo” from the opera “Bohème”
Performed by: Aleksandra Lazarevska Vasilevski

4. Lauretta’s aria “O mio babbino caro” from the opera “Gianni Schicchi”
Performed by: Biljana Josifov

5. Manon Lescaut’s aria “Sola,perduta,abbandonata”
Performed by: Sandra Mitrovska

6. Magda’s aria “Chi il bel sogno di Doretta” from the opera “La Rondine”
Performed by: Ilina Mitrevska

7. Manon’s aria “In quelle trine morbide”, from the opera “Manon Lescaut”
Performed by: Zlata Toshevska Dimovska

8. Liu’s aria “Signore Ascolta” from the opera “Turandot”
Performed by: Biljana Josifov

9. Suor Angelika – Senza Mamma
Performed by: Ilina Mitrevska

10.Aria by Cho Cho San “Tu Tu Piccolo Iddio” from the opera “Madame Butterfly”
Performed by: Sandra Mitrovska

11.Aria by Floria Tosca “Vissi d’arte”, from the opera “Tosca”
Performed by: Vesna Gjinovska-Ilkova