Giulio Gari Foundation holds holiday musicale
The Giulio Gari Foundation, named for the esteemed Metropolitan Opera tenor (1909-1994), has done much valuable work in its goal of assisting young talented singers to go forward in their careers via grants and scholarships.
Gloria Gari has continued her late husband’s work by establishing The Giulio Gari Foundation. Stephen De Maio, artistic director of The Giulio Gari Foundation, introduced operatic manager Robert Lombardo. He offered scholarships honoring his mother, who was an actress, and his grandfather, Louis D’Angelo, longtime Metropolitan Opera (Met) bass baritone comprimario (1917-1947).
The scholarship winners then demonstrated their talents. Baritone Tobias Greenhalgh performed a spirited “Largo al Factotum” (Figaro aria) from “Il Barbiere di Siviglia.” He negotiated this vocal terrain with ease and sang it with a rapid-fire delivery with machismo bravado and manly swagger. He charmed and delighted the audience.