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Marriage of
Figaro
Stars Greet Toledoans at Truth Art Gallery
During rehearsals for the
Toledo Opera’s Marriage of Figaro – staged at the
Valentine Theater on February 10 and February 12 – the stars
took some time out on January 27 to meet a roomful of guests
at the Truth Art Gallery and to celebrate the 261st
birthday of composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Bass/baritone Darren
Stokes and soprano Laquita Mitchell mingled with invitees
and spoke of their delight at being able to sing the music
of Mozart, particularly in starring roles. Stokes sang the
role of Figaro – for the fourth time in his career. Mitchell
sang the role of the Countess Almaviva – her first time in
that role.
Joining the performers on
the evening were Garnett Bruce, stage director, and Sara
Tobin, assistant conductor. The event was sponsored by the
Toledo Opera and the Truth Gallery.
Soprano Laquita Mitchell, Bass.Baritone Darren Stokes and
Deborah Barnett
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Deborah Barnett, Soprano Laquita Mitchell, Penny Rouse,
Councilman Larry Sykes
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Toledo Opera Assistant Conductor Sara Tobin speaks as
Garnett Bruce, stage director Darren Stokes and
Laquita Mitchell look on
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