Belonging: A Celebration in Song

The Amelia Classical Music Series presents Belonging: A Celebration in Song as part of West Hartford’s 250th anniversary commemoration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

 

Through music — one of the most powerful expressions of identity and hope — this program reflects on the many journeys that lead people to call a place home. Founded in West Hartford by immigrant soprano and Artistic Director Zhanna Alkhazova, ACMS offers an evening honoring heritage, resilience, and community.

 

Featuring an all-female ensemble of acclaimed vocalists — Meredith Hansen (Metropolitan Opera), Madison Marie McIntosh (Florida Grand Opera), and Zhanna Alkhazova (Sarasota Opera) — the program pairs beloved arias by Puccini and Verdi with American songs shaped by diverse cultural traditions. Together, these works explore longing, courage, devotion, and the search for belonging.

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Through the power of the human voice, this concert celebrates the stories that unite us — and the community continually shaped by those who bring their voices, history, and dreams to its song.

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