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Belonging: A Celebration in Song

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Belonging, A Celebration in Song is a powerful vocal show marking Americas 250th anniversary, featuring top-tier female singers from the Metropolitan Opera, Florida Grand Opera, and Carnegie Hall. The event, hosted by West Hartfords Amelia Classical Music Series, takes place on April 25, 2026, at Flagg Road United Church of Christ. The lineup includes Meredith Hansen, Madison Marie McIntosh, Zhanna Alkhazova, and pianist Blake Hansen. The show blends classic operatic hits with American tunes spotlighting immigrant tales and fresh voices. The series, now in its third season, brings world-class talent to Greater Hartford. Tickets and details available online.

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Belonging: A Celebration in Song

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Wes Hartford's Amelia classical music series is dropping a powerful vocal show called Belonging, a celebration in song to mark America's 250th anniversary. It hits the stage April 25th, 2026 at 5pm, sharp at Flag Road United Church of Christ on Flag Road. This ties right into the town's official America 250 commemoration, backed by local heavyweights like the America 250 Committee, Russian, School of Mathematics, Solinsky Eyecare, and Duncaster. The lineups and all-female crew of top tier singers, Meredith Hanson from the Metropolitan Opera, Madison Marie McIntosh of Florida Grand Opera, and, series founder, Janna Alcazova, whose graced Carnegie Hall in Sarasota Opera with pianist Blake Hanson. They blend classic operatic hits from Puccini and Verde, with American tunes spotlighting immigrant tales and fresh voices. The series, now in its third season, keeps bringing world-class talent to greater Hartford

through cozy gigs and community outreach. Expect the show to run about 75 to 90 minutes, with free parking on site. Keshe the details and snack tickets online at the Amelia classical music series website. Don't sleep on this blend of heritage and heart. Local news, powered by AI, this is Hartford News Today.

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