Christmas Concert

Experience the magic of Christmas and let yourself be moved by traditional Christmas songs and melodies by W. A. Mozart, F. Mendelssohn and G. F. Haendel, interpreted by the superb voices of soprano Maria Tomassi and tenor Emil Alekperov. We look forward to seeing you for this exciting concert in the magnificent hall of the St. Paul's within the Walls Church in the heart of the Eternal City.

Elvin Dhimitri
First violin of Opera and Lyric, has been recognized as an artist who manages to blend passionate energy and intense communication skills. In 1992 he was appointed first violin of the Bilkent Youth International Symphony Orchestra. He has performed within the Symphony Orchestra of the Ente Luglio Musicale Trapanese, the New Scarlatti Symphony Orchestra of Naples and the Toscanini Philharmonic of Parma, among others. In 1997 he was appointed first violin of the Rome Philharmonic Orchestra and, starting from the same year, he is a member of the Symphony Orchestra of Rome and Lazio

Giulia Presti
Incredible voice with great interpretative ability, Giulia began studying singing with the soprano Giuliana Lanzillotti, also
taking two degrees in Cultural Heritage Sciences and Archaeology, Philology, History and Ancient Literature.
She has performed on various Italian stages, making his debut in Italian operas such as "Elisir d'amore",  "Madama
Butterfly"; and "Mozart's Magic Flute". From 2022 she has debuted in the role of Isabella for the show "La Famiglia Madrigal" on stage in all theaters in Italy.
In December 2023 she has debuted in the role of the Queen of the Night in a RTW production in the Italian adaptation of
“The Magic Flute”.

Emil Alekperov
He graduated at the “Academy of Lyric Art” in Osimo studying with the famous teachers S. Segalini, M. Melani, R. Kabaivanska, E. Ferrari and A. Juvarra. He participated in the International Festival “Valle d’Itria” in Martinafranca for three consecutive editions acquiring his first theatrical experience, performing in various operas, including “Macbeth” of G. Verdi, “The Last Day of Pompei” of G. Pacini and the “King” of U. Giordano. He performed in the operas: “Don Giovanni” and “The Magic Flute” by Mozart, “The Barber of Seville” and “La Cenerentola” by Rossini, “Don Pasquale” and “Elisir d’amore” by Donizetti, “Falstaff” and “La Traviata” by G. Verdi, “Pagliacci” by R. Leoncavallo. From 2001 to 2011 he was a member of the “Society of Italian Operetta”. From 2010 Emil started performing in Argentina, Paraguay, Colombia, Ecuador and other countries.

Program and cast

BREAK 10 minutes

FIRST TIME

WOLFANG AMEDEUS MOZART - Eine Kleine Nachtmusik

Adeste Fideles - traditional music

ALFONSO MARIA DE’ LIGUORI - Tu scendi dalle stelle

Noel - traditional music

PACHELBEL - Canone (instrumental)

ALFONSO MARIA DE’ LIGUORI - Fermarono i cieli

ADOLPHE ADAM - Minuit Chrétien

CACCINI - Ave Maria

GEORG FRIEDRICH HÄNDEL - Water

FRANÇOIS CUPERIN - In Notte Placida

FELIX MENDELSSOHN - Hark The Herald Angels Sing

SECOND TIME

JOHANN STRAUSS - Sul Bel Danubio Blu

FRANZ XAVER GRUBER - Silent Night

IRVING BERLIN - White Christmas

JOHN LENNON - War Is Over

JULE STYNE - Let It Snow

ARCANGELO CORELLI - Pastorale

Angeli Delle Campagne - traditional music

JAMES LORD PIERPONT - Jingle Bells

JOHANN STRAUSS - Radetzky March

Soprano, Tenor, string quartet and piano