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Opera diva wows Cape Region

Foundation presents Patricia Racette on stage
Accompanied by pianist Craig Terry, soprano Patricia Racette hits a high note during her performance at Cape Henlopen High School. BY KEVIN FLEMING
August 27, 2012
The Prudential Gallo-Touch of Italy Charitable Foundation is (l-r) Sal Gallo, Lee Ann Wilkinson, Bette Gallo, Tricia and Andrew Ratner, of Prudential Gallo, Realtors, and in the back, Bob Ciprietti, of Touch of Italy restaurants. BY RON MACARTHUR
Opera star Patricia Racette entertains a large audience during a benefit for the The Prudential Gallo-Touch of Italy Charitable Foundation. BY KEVIN FLEMING
Sydney Arzt looks over some of the food offered by Touch of Italy prior to the concert. BY RON MACARTHUR
Cape High School student volunteers Juli Kryitsis, left, and Megan Hart hand out programs as concert-goers enter the theater. BY RON MACARTHUR
Foundation member Touch of Italy's breads, dishes and desserts fill tables in the Cape High School cafeteria. BY RON MACARTHUR
A large crowd attends a pre-party in anticipation of listening to opera star Patricia Racette. BY RON MACARTHUR
John and Sue Schroeder support Opera at the Beach. BY KEVIN FLEMING

Opera at the Beach, presented by the Prudential Gallo-Touch of Italy Foundation, featured a night with soprano Patricia Racette. She has appeared in the most acclaimed opera houses of the world, including the Metropolitan Opera, San Francisco Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Royal Opera House, La Scala, Paris Opera and the Bayerische Staatsoper.

Her Aug. 18 performance at Cape Henlopen High School was preceded by a pre-party featuring food from Touch of Italy.

Racette has gained particular acclaim for her portrayals of the title roles of Madama Butterfly, Tosca, Jenufa, Kátya Kabanová and all three lead soprano roles in "Il Trittico." Her performances of "Madama Butterfly" and "Peter Grimes" at the Metropolitan Opera were seen in movie theaters across the world as part of the "The Met: Live in HD," with "Madama Butterfly" being one of the most successful broadcasts in the history of the series.

A portion of the night’s proceeds benefited Beebe Medical Foundation’s Nursing Education Campaign and the expansion of the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Medical Center and Coastal Concerts.

 

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