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are a few of the great entertainers that will be at
the Festa this year; for a complete schedule of their
performances click
here. |
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Ray
Massa's Eurorhythms...
Hailing from Columbus, Ohio and back by popular demand,
this 7-piece horn band plays traditional and contemporary
Italian songs with a very danceable beat. They will
headline a free concert and dance on the Moretti Mainstage
Saturday, September 29th as part of the Italian Festival.
The show lasts from 7 to 9 PM and is free and open to
all-ages. Want to visit their website? Click
Here! |
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Aaron
Caruso...
Special guest from New York City, Aaron Caruso is an
operatic tenor who specializes in singing romantic Italian
pop tunes alà Andrea Boccelli and Josh Groban.
Soon to star in the "Mario Lanza Story," his
website is here. |
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Tony
La Stella & the Goombas...
Popular local Italian-American tenor Tony La Stella
will perform on the Moretti Mainstage this year with
a special appearance by the "Goombettes."
Click
here to visit their site. |
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Carter
Family Marionettes...
The award-winning Carter
Family Marionettes from the NW Puppet Center in
Seattle, present their new production of "The Enchanted
Castle" twice each day in the popular Kids Courtyard.
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Fortissimo!...
Known for many years as "Seattle's
Three Tenors," these singers have been show-stoppers
at Festa for over 16 years now... Chai Ahrenius, Tony
Kibbie, and Steve Wall are all brilliant operatic talents
in their own right...together they are awesome! Always
a standing ovation. |
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Famee
Furlane Dancers... Vancouver B.C's
leading Italian folkloric troupe, Famee Furlane has
been a popular
attraction at Festa Italiana for many years now. Their
show on Sunday which includes a kids troupe is a must-see! |
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Italian
Choir of British Columbia...
Very versatile ensemble whose repetoire includes some
of the most best loved Italian songs. We appreciate
their talent and dedication for all these years and
hope to host their visits for years to come. |
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The
Vancouver Italian Folk Chorus...
Returning to Festa year after year...this Canadian
choral group never fails to impress audiences with their
tight harmonies and classic repertoire. |
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La
Mezzanotte Trio...
Consisting of Bonnie Birch, Jim Feroe and Nick Heiting
will appear both in the Center House and on the Moretti
Mainstage accompanying Fortissimo! |
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The
RigaTones...
Lenny Luzzi and Tom Falcone...always draw big crowds
with their tunes and high-energy antics. Watch for them
each day in the Wine & Beer Garden. Check out their
web site...click
here! |
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Geoff
Wilke's "i Trubatori"...
This popular trio will be back in the Wine Garden both
days this year...they always set the perfect mood for
eating, drinking and singing along. |
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The
Primo Basso Band...
Led by the Rigatone's Lenny Luzzi, this three-piece
combo will be playing this year at the "Taste of
Italy" Fiday night...click
here! |
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Gino
Luchetti & Nancy Grossi...
This Italianate tenor and lovely diva partner perform
all of your favorite operatic arias with verve and emotion...both
days on the Moretti Mainstage. |
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Seattle
Mandolin Orchestra...
Returning to Festa year after year, this unique ensemble
sets the tone each day by being the "opening act."
Lovely to listen to--fun to watch. |
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Julie
Cascioppo... Seattle's favorite Italian
Diva returns to Festa after a triumphant tour of the
Far East, singing in hotels and nightclubs from Hong
Kong to Istanbul. Find out more from her beautiful web
site. Click
here. |