Opera Italiana in the Air revolutionizes the opera scene, enabling people of all backgrounds to embrace and relish the magnificence of this art form. By transporting performances from the grandest concert halls to the open air, they make opera accessible and enjoyable to everyone. Under Casellati’s visionary leadership, Opera Italiana in the Air unites accomplished industry experts with budding musicians and composers, crafting exceptional outdoor concerts that are contemporary, diverse, and approachable.
Renowned Italian conductor Alvise Casellati is bringing his fresh, modern, global Opera Italiana is in the Air tour to the Naumburg Bandshell in Central Park on June 26, 2023, at 7:00 PM. The free concert titled Peace on Earth: The Art of Nature, transforms the opera experience by making the beauty of opera accessible and enjoyable to everyone.
Opera Italiana is in the Air brings concerts out of the world’s fanciest concert halls and into the open air. Casellati collaborates to unite top professionals in the industry with young musicians and composers (dressed casually for performances) to create high-quality, outdoor concerts that are modern, diverse, informal, fun, and FREE. This year, the event features a composition by 11- year-old Isaac Thomas, a student at The Juilliard School. His piece, All Around Earth, was selected by Maestro Casellati as the winning performance piece..
Don’t miss out on witnessing the brilliance of these remarkable young talents!
