New Jersey State Opera Celebrates the Legacy of Alfredo Silipigni in Free Memorial Tribute Concert

Monday, June 12, 2006, 7:30 PM in Prudential Hall, NJPAC, Newark, NJ

Alfredo Silipigni:

His Vision and His Music

A Memorial Tribute Concert

7:30 pm

Prudential Hall at New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark, NJ

Open to the Public without charge

A free concert in celebration of the life and legacy of Alfredo Silipigni, commemorating his forty years as Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of the New Jersey State Opera. Featuring the New Jersey State Opera Orchestra and Chorus with Invited Soloists and Guests. Conducted by Joseph Colaneri, member of the conducting roster of the Metropolitan Opera and Artistic Director of the Mannes Opera at Mannes College of Music in New York City, with Jason Tramm as Chorus Master. Musical selections will include works by Mascagni, Puccini and Verdi.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Donna J. Nichols-Lawrence, Acting Managing Director

Phone: 973-984-6081

Email: djnlawrence@njstateopera.org