AOI & Amber Trust: A Celebration of American Music

📅 Date: 4 July 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Conway Hall, Main Auditorium

Featuring:

🎤 Performers: AOI Founder Massimo Modoni, pianist Brian Hughes, young artists of AOI and Amber Trust, legendary pianist Derek Paravicini, AOI Chorus
🎼 Repertoire: Selections from Porgy and Bess, West Side Story, La Fanciulla del West, and iconic works by Bellini, Verdi, and Giordano

A Night Where Music Transcends Boundaries

Opera, jazz, and Broadway come together in a powerful celebration of music without limits. This special concert draws a compelling connection between the impossible loves of Porgy and Bess and West Side Story with the timeless heartbreak of Italian opera—from I Capuleti e i Montecchi to La Traviata, Un Ballo in Maschera, and Andrea Chénier.

AOI founder Massimo Modoni will take the stage alongside Brian Hughes and the rising stars of AOI, performing with Amber Trust artists, whose talent shines brightly in every note. Hughes will also bring the golden age of American music to life with dazzling New York big band classics from the ‘40s and ‘50s, bridging operatic grandeur with the energy of modern performance.

The evening will also feature an unforgettable performance by Derek Paravicini, the celebrated jazz pianist whose remarkable musical abilities and spontaneous improvisations have earned him international acclaim. Paravicini’s performances are a testament to the transformative power of music and its ability to inspire, regardless of circumstance.

This event is more than just a concert—it’s a testament to the power of music to break barriers. Amber Trust supports musicians with visual impairments in pursuing their artistic passions, while AOI offers world-class opera training to the most promising talents, regardless of their financial or social backgrounds.

Prepare for an evening of passion, drama, and musical excellence—where tradition meets innovation, and art unites us all.