Japanese Ambassador Hosts Opera Camerata
By • December 7, 2016 0 1715
Opera Camerata of Washington, D.C., presented Puccini’s “Gianni Schicchi” at the residence of Ambassador of Japan and Mrs. Kenichiro Sasae on Dec. 2. The evening began with a reception and dinner of Japanese delicacies. Robin Phillips was the glamorous narrator. Peruvian baritone José Sacin sang the title role with the orchestra conducted by Jorge Parodi. Guests enjoyed a dessert intermission before returning to hear solo and duet performances from such beloved operas as “La Bohème,” “Tosca” and “Carmen.” In addition to offering an intimate opera experience in exclusive salon settings, Opera Camerata provides complimentary opera performances to classrooms around DC.
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- Ambassador of Japan Kenichiro Sasae and Elliot Epstein.
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- Walter and Didi Cutler.
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- Opera Camerata President Randall Roe, Gayela Bynum and Ben Hastings.
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- Opera Camerata VP and executive director Liz Sara, David Blee, Joan Nanni and Kevin Cronin.
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- Mike and Faye Rokni.
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- Cary Pollak and Traudel Lange.
