Vinkensport - David T. Little: Boston University
Beneath the quirky tradition of a Belgian finch-singing competition lies a poignant story of longing, deception, and human connection. David T. Little and Royce Vavrek’s inventive chamber opera transforms an unusual pastime into a witty, moving, and deeply theatrical exploration of the lives we create—and the truths we conceal.
Isabella will be playing the role of Holy St. Francis’ Trainer.
Il Turco In Italia - Rossini: Opera Neo
Rossini’s Il turco in Italia is a witty, self-aware comedy fueled by curiosity, attraction, and cultural collision. When a Turkish traveler and a free-spirited Italian woman meet, their mutual fascination ignites a whirlwind of romantic confusion, comic chaos, and sharp social satire. Sparkling with effervescent ensembles and impeccable comedic timing, the opera offers a playful yet pointed look at love, identity, and the challenge of being true to oneself.
Peter Kozma directs the production and conducts the Opera Neo Orchestra. Isabella will be performing in the ensemble
Flight by Jonathan Dove: Boston University
Isabella Abbrescia plays Tina in BU’s new production of Jonathan Dove’s comedy masterpiece.
Boston University College of Fine Arts School of Music: Opera Institute and School of Theatre present Flight, a superb original modern-day operatic comedy which has found universal popularity, with many different productions and over 150 performances to date across the world. The opera has both laugh-out-loud and more serious moments as the story of the refugee who lives in the airport – inspired by the true-life story of an Iranian refugee who lived at Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris, for 18 years – unfolds around the different characters who find themselves delayed in the terminal. Sung in English with supertitles.