Cristina Nassif, soprano

January 27 & 29, 2012

I Pagliacci

Nedda

David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts
1010 North W.C. MacInnes Place
Tampa, Florida 33602

Performances in Carol Morsani Hall on
Friday January 27, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.
and
Sunday January 29, 2012 at 2 p.m.

Conducted by Anton Coppola
Directed by Michael Shell

CAST
Nedda/Columbine - Cristina Nassif
Canio/Paglaccio - Scott Piper
Tonio/Taddeo - Michael Corvino
Silvio - Keith Harris
Beppe/Harlequin - Ian O'Brien

January 27 & 29, 2012

Cavalleria Rusticana

Santuzza

Opera Tampa

David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts
1010 North W.C. MacInnes Place
Tampa, Florida 33602

Performances in Carol Morsani Hall on
Friday January 27, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.
and
Sunday January 29, 2012 at 2 p.m.

Conducted by Anton Coppola
Directed by Michael Shell

CAST
Santuzza - Cristina Nassif
Turiddu - Scott Piper
Alfio - Michael Corvino
Lola - Dawn Pierce
Mamma Lucia - Susan Nicely

Saturday, May 28, 2011 at 3 PM

An Afternoon Concert

4th Annual River City Festival of the Arts

The Janet and Imre Szilagyi Center
for the Performing and Visual Arts
Rowlesburg, West Virginia

with:
Jamie Kotmair, baritone
and
Thomas J. Nassif, piano

Don't miss this chance to hear soprano Cristina Nassif and -- back by popular demand -- baritone Jamie Kotmair. Accompanied at the piano by Thomas J. Nassif, the couple presents a recital of duets, Operatic arias, Broadway Show tunes, Art songs, and Popular Civil War Era songs (commemorating the Sesquicentennial of Civil War in West Virginia) by composers George F. Handel, Robert Schumann, Francesco Cilea, Stephen Foster, Edvard Grieg, Franz Lehar and more.

For more information on this and other 2011 River City Festival artists and events to take place this coming Memorial Day Weekend, click the link above or send an email to annarnas@aol.com

April 17, 2011

"Les Nuits d’ Eté" by Hector Berlioz

Soprano Soloist

Eclipse Chamber Orchestra

Sylvia Alimena, Conductor

Sunday April 17, 2011 at 3 pm

1. Villanelle
2. Le spectre de la rose
3. Sur les lagunes
4. Absence
5. Au cimetière
6. L'île inconnue

"Les nuits d'été" op. 7 (Summer Nights) is a song cycle based on a setting of six poems by Théophile Gautier. Completed in 1841 and initially composed for either baritone, contralto, or mezzo-soprano and piano, the song cycle has since been adapted for soprano voice, and also with full orchestral accompaniment.

The Eclipse Chamber Orchestra, one of the nation's premiere chamber ensembles, has rapidly become well known for its exceptional performances and diverse repertoire. Founded in 1992, and comprised of twenty-one members of the world-renowned National Symphony Orchestra, the membership also represents a convergence of members from Washington's great chamber ensembles, including the American Chamber players, the Capitol Woodwind Quintet, the National Musical Arts Society, and the Chamber Soloists of Washington. Its members have been featured as soloists in all of the finest recital series, including the Corcoran, the Phillips Collection, the Dumbarton Concert Series, the Terrace Theater and the Library of Congress and also as concert soloists with the National Symphony and orchestras throughout the country.

March 18, 20, 22, 24, 26 and April 1, 3, 6, 8, & 10 2011

Bizet's Carmen

Carmen

Opera Africa

March 18, 20, 22, 24, and 26 at the SA State Theatre, Pretoria
and
April 1, 3, 6, 8 and 10 2010 performances at the Joburg Theatre, Johannesburg

Conductor - Timothy Myers
Director - James Marvel
Don Jose - Noah Stewart

Accompanied by the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra, this production of Georges Bizet’s popular French opera Carmen will feature an impressive international and local cast as well as the Opera Africa Chorus.

Fiery, beautiful and irresistible, Carmen has thrilled audiences since its premiere with its passionate score and its powerful principal character. Set in and around Seville, Spain, in the 1800s, Carmen tells the story of an alluring gypsy and the fatal attraction she has for corporal Don Jose – but her fickle and wandering nature will inevitably lead to heartbreak and tragedy.

Sung in French with projected English translations.

February 12 & 13, 2011

Carmen

Allentown Symphony Orchestra

Allentown Symphony Hall
23 N. 6th St.
Allentown, PA 18101
610-432-6715

Saturday February 12 at 8pm
Sunday February 13 at 3pm

Diane Wittry, Conductor
Cast TBA

The 60th Anniversary Season kicks off with Andre Watts in its Opening Night Gala. Throughout its history, Symphony Hall has been host to a wide variety of musical and theatrical performances, including Placido Domingo, Phyllis Curtin, Rudolf Serkin, John Corigliano, Carol Channing, George Burns, Gracie Allen, Sarah Bernhardt, John Barrymore, Bing Crosby, Benny Goodman, and the Marx Brothers.

The historic, 1200-seat Allentown Symphony Hall is the premier performing arts facility in Allentown, the largest city in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley.

Saturday, January 29, 2011 at 3 PM

I've Got Rhythm

Soloist

Lyric Fest

The Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill
8855 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19118

Lyric Fest tips its top hat to the art of the dance in song. This toe-tapping, dance inspired tribute to rhythm is creatively crafted for kids of all ages. Featuring a fabulous cast of singers along with Philadelphia dancer/choreographer Myra Bazell and dancers from SCRAP Dance Company. Enjoy songs and dances from around the world…tangos and habaneras, minuets and waltzes, rhumbas, mazurkas, reels and more. With guest vocal artists: Timothy Bentch, Wes Mason, and the beautiful Motets of the Pennsylvania Girlchoir, Mark Anderson, director.

TICKETS AND INFORMATION:
Adults $10/Students $5.
Season Subscriptions and Group Rates available.
Buy tickets at www.LyricFest.org, call 215-438-1702, or at the door.

October 23, 2010

A Night at the Opera

Soloist

Bucks County Choral Society

Saturday October 23, 2010 at 8 PM

With guest soloists from the Academy of Vocal Arts:
Olivia Vote, mezzo soprano
John Viscardi, tenor
Scott Conner, bass-baritone

September 29, 2010

Alive...with music!

Soloist

Allentown Symphony

A private party previewing
The Allentown Symphony's
60th Anniversary Celebration

Wednesday, September 29th from 6:30-8:30 PM

On-Stage at Symphony Hall
Invitees will be treated to an intimate, live preview portrayal of Carmen by Ms. Nassif -- who performs Bizet's title character in the Symphony's February 2011 production -- accompanied by pianist, Jose Melendez.

August 13, 17, 19, 21 2010

Don Giovanni

Donna Elvira

Opera North

Lebanon Opera House

Friday June 25, 2010 at 8 PM

Pasión por la Zarzuela

Soloist

Carnegie Hall

Weill Recital Hall

Saturday May 29, 2010 at 3 PM

Solo Concert

Soprano

River City Festival of the Arts

A concert of oratorio, opera, art song and broadway accompanied by Dr. Thomas J. Nassif.

May 21 - 23, 2010

Carmen

Raymond Gubbay

London's 02 Arena

Accompanied by The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

March 21, 2010

Grand FINALE with Grand Opera

Soprano Soloist

Al Bustan Festival in Beirut, Lebanon

2010 Festival Theme was Italy:
Prima La Musica
Emile Bustani Auditorium
Al Bustan, Beyt Meri, Lebanon

A solo program of operatic arias and orchestral pieces
with The Lebanese National Symphony Orchestra