LA Opera’s Così fan tutte to Spotlight NEC Alumni Across Orchestra and Cast

Published on March 7, 2025

The LA Opera is set to perform Mozart’s Così fan tutte this Saturday, March 8. The production will highlight a remarkable roster of NEC alumni, spanning the orchestra and cast.

The orchestra features NEC's talented musicians, including Lucinda Chiu ’12 (violin), Jing Peng ’18 ‘20 MM (viola), Leslie Reed ’82 (oboe), Donald Foster (clarinet), and David Washburn ’82 MM (trumpet).

On stage, alumni will bring Mozart’s opera to life, with Erica Petrocelli ’14 ‘16 MM ‘18 AD as Fiordiligi and Anthony León '21 MM as Ferrando, along with Yuntong Han '21, Hyungjin Son '24, and Sujin Choi '23 GD, '24 GC.

This season’s Così fan tutte promises an evening of exquisite music, exceptional talent, and a showcase of NEC’s lasting impact on the opera world. More information can be found on the LA Opera’s official website.

 

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