San Jose Wind Symphony Presents “Viva Italia” Guest Soloist, Pasquale Esposito

Presented by San Jose Wind Symphony

Pasquale Esposito

Join SJWS, conducted by Dr David Vickerman, for an exciting welcome to one of the world’s most popular and talented singers, Italian tenor Pasquale Esposito, performing an afternoon of Italian and Neapolitan vocal favorites. The accent is on opera as Mr. Esposito joins the Wind Symphony to bring you highlights from the great Italian repertoire, including Tosca, Rigoletto, La Boheme, Turandot, Pagliacci and more.

PASQUALE ESPOSITO was born and raised in Naples, Italy. He immigrated to the United States in 1998. He is an international crossover recording artist, acclaimed for his pop-opera delivery of songs. Following the success of spreading his rich Italian culture through music, he embarked on writing and producing his 1st PBS Special: Pasquale Esposito Celebrates Enrico Caruso in 2015.

Esposito had his successful debut at San Francisco Opera in June 2015 with the premiere of Marco Tutino’s Two Women (an opera adaptation of the 1960s film La Ciociara.

In January 2020, Esposito filmed two new TV Specials in Naples, Italy, at the historic Teatro Politeama.  The first is Christmas Special: In the Spirit of Christmas conducted by Maestro Adriano Peninno and the second is a Special titled: Il Tempo (Time) conducted by Maestro Ettore Gatta. The second special comprises of a collection of songs that have influenced Pasquale Esposito’s career and personal life over the years.

Esposito has released nine albums and tours internationally.

For more information about Pasquale Esposito, visit www.pasqualeesposito.com

Special ticket prices are available for groups of 10 or more — call 408-927-7597 for information

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Program Items

David Delle Cese L'Inglesina
Ottorino Respighi Pines of Rome
Gioachino Rossini March for the Sultan Abdul Medjid
Giuseppe Verdi "La donna e mobile" from Rigoletto
Giacomo Puccini E lucevan le stelle" from Tosca
Eduardo Di Capua "O Sole Mio"
Ruggero Leoncavallo "Vesti la giubba" from Pagliacci
Giacomo Puccini "Nessun Dorma" from Turandot
Giacomo Puccini "Che gelida manina" from La Boheme

Performers

Pasquale Esposito Italian Tenor

McAfee Performing Arts and Lecture Center

McAfee Performing Arts and Lecture Center

20300 Herriman Avenue
Saratoga, CA 95070
United States