An Evening at the POPera

BRENDAN J. KENNEY conducting
with FIREBIRD VOX Dr. Matthew Giallongo, acting director

MARA BONDE soprano
FRED C. VANNESS, JR. tenor
SANDRA PIQUES EDDY mezzo
NEAL FERREIRA tenor

and special guest, Boston 25 News’s
CATHERINE PARROTTA mezzo

The Firebird Pops presents AN EVENING AT THE POPERA, a dazzling concert of showstopping favorites from the worlds of opera, Broadway, and classical crossover.

Joined by acclaimed guest artists Mara Bonde, Sandra Piques Eddy, Fred C. VanNess Jr., Neal Ferreira, and special guest artist Catherine Parrotta of Boston 25 News, the Firebird Pops brings together beloved selections by Puccini, Bizet, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Josh Groban, and more. These world-class voices have been heard on stages including Boston Lyric Opera, the Boston Pops, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Chicago Opera Theater, Portland Opera, and The Metropolitan Opera.

From soaring arias and iconic duets to musical theatre favorites and contemporary classics, this program is designed for longtime opera lovers and first-time listeners alike.

This performance is eligible for Card-to-Culture discounts through the Mass Cultural Council for eligible cardholders. Please see firebirdpops.org/events for more information.