Puccini's Legacy

Orchestra Miami presents Puccini’s Legacy, a Gala Concert commemorating the centennial of the great Italian composer Giacomo Puccini’s death on November 24, 1924. This fabulous evening features world-class performances by 7 world-class opera singers and choir performing selections from some of Puccini’s most beloved operas, as well as some of the lesser heard masterworks. The 56 musicians of Orchestra Miami shine under the baton of Orchestra Miami’s Artistic Director Maestro Elaine Rinaldi.

Our highly acclaimed soloists include sopranos Elaine Alvarez, Maria Natale and Eglise Gutierrez, tenors Ben Gulley and Martin Nusspalmer, and baritones Mark Delavan and Joseph Lodato. The choir features our excellent local professional choristers alongside students from the New World School for the Arts,

The venue for this gala event is the magical Scottish Rite Temple, also celebrating its centennial. Join us for the concert or opt for a more elevated experience with a Gala Ticket, which includes a prosecco reception at intermission and a post-concert Italian buffet.

Tickets range for $25-$75, and Gala Tickets start at $175 per person. Patrons may also pre-purchase their drink tickets (wine/prosecco/soft drinks) in advance via Eventbrite. If you would like to purchase a Gala Ticket, please email [email protected] or call (305) 274-2103.

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 8 PM. Miami Scottish Rite is located at 471 NW 3rd Street, Miami, 33128. Free parking is available in the lot behind the building (enter from NW River Drive) and street parking is available in the surrounding neighborhood. The accessible entrance is in the rear of the building, from the parking lot. For questions about accessibility, please call (305) 274-2103.

Please note that Scottish Rite has many stairs- the only seats which are accessible without climbing any stairs are in the orchestra sections. Wheelchair seating is available. If you canot climbthe stairs and would like to purchase a seat in a section other than the orchestra, please call (305) 274-2103 for assistance.

Ben Gulley, Tenor

Markk Delavan, Baritone

Eglise Gutierrez, Soprano

Maria Natale, Soprano

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