Photo: Jean-Baptiste Millot
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – San Diego Opera announced today that tenor Piotr Beczala will open San Diego Opera’s 2016-2017 season with a recital on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at 7 PM at the Balboa Theatre. In demand at the world’s leading opera houses and concert halls, Mr. Beczala made his Company debut as Rodolfo in La bohème in 2009, returned as Gustav III in A Masked Ball in 2014 and sang later that season as the tenor soloist in the Verdi Requiem. Piotr Beczala is one of the most sought-after tenors of our time and a constant guest in the world’s leading opera houses. The Polish-born artist is acclaimed by audiences and critics alike not only for the beauty of his voice, but also for his ardent commitment to each character he portrays. For this recital, Piotr will be accompanied by pianist Martin Katz and will perform a selection of arias and art songs.
“I am very happy to be able to come back to San Diego Opera again, especially with a solo recital. My connection with the company is not as long as other singers, but I am drawn to the warm and professional organization and the high quality of musicianship that the Company is known for around the world,” shares Mr. Beczala. “San Diego Opera is a very important part of the classical music world and I am proud to be part of this legacy. I look forward to September 17th and I promise to do everything in my power to create an unforgettable evening!
Tickets to Piotr Beczala in Recital range from $20 to $130. A post-recital reception at the Westin is also available for $50 per person. Subscriptions to the 2016-2017 season are also on sale. A subscription for the three mainstage operas starts at $111 and subscriptions start at $171 for a full series including the three mainstage operas, Piotr Beczala in recital, and the Detour series which includes Soldier Songs, and La tragèdie de Carmen. Subscriptions and single tickets can be purchased by calling (619) 533-7000 or online at www.sdopera.org.
