Several Westminster College students and faculty will sing in the "Opera Italiana" Wednesday, April 13, at 7:30 p.m. at Orr Auditorium.

"We are featuring scenes from operas by Donizetti, Rossini, Puccini, and Verdi with English introductions," said Dr. Anne Bentz, stage director and assistant professor of music at Westminster.  "This is an exciting program with exciting stories full of drama, mystery, and comedy.  This evening is truly an entertaining evening of beautiful music."

Several faculty members will join the students in the chorus.  They are: Dr. John Bonomo,  associate professor of computer science; Dr. Beverly Cushman, assistant professor of religion and Christian education; Dr. Warren Hickman, professor of mathematics; Dr. Frederick Horn, professor of English Emeritus; Dr. Jesse Mann, vice president for academic affairs and dean of the college; Dr. Jamie McMinn, assistant professor of psychology; and Glenn Smith, duplicating clerk.  The music director/conductor is Mihai Vilcu and the pianist is Marie Libal-Smith.

The event is free and open to the public.  For more information, contact Bentz at (724) 946-6045 or e-mail bentzah@westminster.edu.

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