On April 18 & 19, Opera Company of Middlebury’s Youth Opera (YOC) proudly presents Una giornata - a semi-staged, imaginative retelling of the beloved 24 Italian Songs & Arias, the repertoire book that has launched generations of opera singers around the world.

In this inventive production, each of the 24 songs marks an hour in a single day in the life of the Donati family, who gather from far and wide to honor their departed uncle. As the hours pass, the stories of the long-estranged family members unfold - transforming these classic arias into a vivid theatrical journey.

Directed by Sarah Cullins and led from the piano by YOC Music Director Mary Jane Austin, Una giornata is the culminating project of YOC’s spring semester after-school program. This year’s cast of 13 young singers represents eight local schools, showcasing the remarkable talent and dedication of our region’s rising performers.

Join us for an evening of timeless music brought to life by the next generation of opera stars.

Donations suggested at the door ($20/adult, Under 26 is always FREE). No advanced tickets.

CAST: Uliana Alekhin, Bailey Antos-Ketcham, Jonathan Carpenter, Piper Donlon, Harley Everitt, Jacob Foster, Amelia Garland, Finn Henty, Adelynn Leonard, Eve Mengüç, Elsie Pawul, Helen Quayle, Kennady Renninger, Mary Jane Austin (piano)

SCHOOLS REPRESENTED: Middlebury Union High School, Middlebury Union Middle School, Mt. Abraham Union High School/Hannaford Career Center, Homeschool, Champlain Valley Union High School, Essex High School, U32 High School, Vergennes Elementary School, University of Vermont