Virtuosic Dialogues Bel Canto Vocal and Piano Works by Asia TOPA

This single-day recital, part of the Hanson Dyer Hall Concert Series, explores the intersection of nineteenth-century bel canto opera and piano virtuosity through works by rivals Franz Liszt and Sigismond Thalberg. The program pairs operatic arias from Verdi, Rossini, Donizetti, and Bellini with inspired piano fantasies, performed by Conservatorium staff, students, and alumni including sopranos Teresa Ingrilli and Breanna Stuart, tenors Joshua Morton-Galea and Ben Glover, and pianist Lesley Yim. Scheduled for 14 April 2026 from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM at Hanson Dyer Hall in Southbank, the event offers insights into how operatic themes were reimagined as concert showpieces. The venue is wheelchair accessible, with live streaming available via the organizer's website.