Moonlit Arias & Midnight Keys brings together internationally acclaimed soprano Laura Frei, celebrated baritone Abdullah Atfah, and renowned pianist Oleg Poliansky for an intimate chamber recital celebrating some of the most beloved masterpieces of the operatic repertoire.
From the lyrical elegance of Italian bel canto to the passionate intensity of verismo and the dramatic colours of French opera, this captivating programme invites audiences on a journey through love, longing, celebration, and unforgettable melody. Laura Frei brings iconic heroines to life with favourites including Puccini's O mio Babbino Caro, Bizet's seductive Habanera, Bellini's Ecco mi, and Arditi's dazzling Il Bacio. Abdullah Atfah complements the evening with expressive interpretations of cherished Italian songs by Ernesto Tagliaferri, Gaetano Donizetti, and Paolo Tosti.
The two voices unite for some of opera's most celebrated duets, including Verdi's joyous "Libiamo" from La Traviata and Mozart's charming "Papageno" from Die Zauberflöte, creating moments of theatrical brilliance and musical dialogue.
Adding another dimension to the evening, acclaimed pianist Oleg Poliansky presents Liszt's spectacular virtuoso fantasies inspired by the operatic masterpieces of Mozart, Verdi, and Wagner, including the thrilling Réminiscences de Don Juan, the dazzling Rigoletto Paraphrase, and the transcendent Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde.
Set within TODA's immersive digital environment, where breathtaking visuals meet exceptional live performance, Moonlit Arias & Midnight Keys offers a magical celebration of opera's greatest melodies - an unforgettable evening for seasoned opera lovers and first-time listeners alike.