A night at the opera

A night at the opera

EDITOR:

On Friday evening, Nov. 6, Opera Western Reserve presented their sixth production at Stambaugh Auditorium. “Carmen” by Georges Bizet was an outstanding performance to an almost full house.

Each year attendance has increased with opera gaining popularity in this area. The quality of performances under the direction of David Vosburgh, and orchestra directed by Susan Davenny Wyner, and the leadership of Patricia Fleck Kavic, Chairman of Opera Western Reserve, deserve much applause for their accomplishments.

This performance was dedicated to the memory of Betty Allen, international opera star, educator, mezzo-soprano and Youngstown area native, who passed away this year.

The Youngstown Opera Guild once again hosted the annual Georgio Tozzi Scholarship Dinner in the Stambaugh ballroom preceding the performance.

Those of us who grew up attending the Metropolitan Opera in New York City can now be so proud to have Opera Western Reserve bring area residents truly great opera.

DOLORES WINFIELD IANNUCCI

Boardman