Bel Cantanti, an opera company, under the direction of Dr. Katerina Souvorova, was formed in 2003 with the express purpose of giving performance opportunities to local, operatic talent. Its members consist of young opera professionals, whose collective performance experiences include fully staged operatic productions in different venues around the country and abroad.
Saturday, April 25, at 7:30pm Sunday, April 26, at 3:00pm Saturday, May 2, at 7:30pm Sunday, May 3, at 3:00pm Bender JCC of Greater Washington (6125 Montrose Rd, Rockville, MD)
Tickets: $40, Group of 10 and more $35
Tickets can be purchased at the door or online through Eventbrite
Celebrate the spirit, struggle, and resilience of a nation through music in American Promise, a sweeping tribute to the American story. In honor of USA 250, this dynamic program weaves together beloved arias, duets, and ensembles from American opera, operetta, musical theatre, and song, brought vividly to life by acclaimed artists of Bel Cantanti and the vibrant Four Seasons Dancers.
The journey begins with hope: the voices of newcomers arriving in America, filled with dreams of opportunity and a better life. But the path is not without its trials. Through powerful musical selections, the program explores the challenges, injustices, and broken promises that have shaped the history of the nation. These deeply human stories reveal both the cost of the American dream and the courage required to pursue it.
In the end, American Promise rises toward renewal and unity, celebrating the resilience of a people and the enduring power of hope. Along the way, audiences will be delighted by iconic favorites that showcase the richness and diversity of musical voice of America.
Saturday, April 25, at 7:30pm Sunday, April 26, at 3:00pm Saturday, May 2, at 7:30pm Sunday, May 3, at 3:00pm Bender JCC of Greater Washington (6125 Montrose Rd, Rockville, MD)
Tickets: $40, Group of 10 and more $35
Tickets can be purchased at the door or online through Eventbrite
Celebrate the spirit, struggle, and resilience of a nation through music in American Promise, a sweeping tribute to the American story. In honor of USA 250, this dynamic program weaves together beloved arias, duets, and ensembles from American opera, operetta, musical theatre, and song, brought vividly to life by acclaimed artists of Bel Cantanti and the vibrant Four Seasons Dancers.
The journey begins with hope: the voices of newcomers arriving in America, filled with dreams of opportunity and a better life. But the path is not without its trials. Through powerful musical selections, the program explores the challenges, injustices, and broken promises that have shaped the history of the nation. These deeply human stories reveal both the cost of the American dream and the courage required to pursue it.
In the end, American Promise rises toward renewal and unity, celebrating the resilience of a people and the enduring power of hope. Along the way, audiences will be delighted by iconic favorites that showcase the richness and diversity of musical voice of America.