![]() ![]() He went on to Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University to earn a master’s of music degree. “I didn’t even read music: I had to catch up.” Stefani majored in voice performance and holds a minor in international studies. He wasn’t involved in the arts until his senior year in high school and even afterwards, attending the University of the Pacific in Stockton, it wasn’t until halfway through his undergraduate studies that he turned seriously to music. Stefani grew up with a baseball or football in his hand, not arias or high-range tessitura in his vocal chords. Get more of our music coverage on Flipboard. Thank-yous completed, he buckles down to discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by life as an opera singer LVO’S “wild West” presentation of “Pasquale” created by stage director David Gately in 2002 and his experiences as an expat in Italy. Stefani appeared with LVO in “La Cenerentola” (Cinderella) in 2014 and in 2016 as Lindoro in “The Italian Girl in Algiers.” They’re earnest, and I couldn’t be more thankful.” LVO has given me an opportunity to debut major roles in a safe environment. I’ve always dreamed of doing the role at home. ![]() “When I got the part, I couldn’t wait to do it. “I’ve performed almost the whole role in different recitals,” says Stefani, 30. The Italian-American tenor, now living in Jesi, Italy, and back on former stomping grounds with the Livermore Valley Opera, prepares for his appearance in the role of Ernesto in Donizetti’s opera buffa (comic), “Don Pasquale.” Under Artistic Director Erie Mills, Music Director Alexander Katsman will conduct four performances of the opera Sept. Like the Times-Herald Facebook page for neighborhood news and conversationįrom Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, Sunol and beyond. ![]() Don’t bother trying to separate language and love in the life of Pleasanton native Marco Stefani. ![]()
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