Opera, Jazz & Motown

TWO ONE-ACT OPERAS by Puccini come to life in The Puccini Duo: Suor Angelica & Gianni Schicchi, presented by San Diego Opera at the Civic Theatre Feb. 11, 14, 17 and 19. Soprano Marina Costa-Jackson sings the title role in the tragic Suor Angelica; and Lauretta in the comic-opera Gianni Schicchi. Mezzosoprano Stephanie Blythe sings the role of Principessa in Suor Angelica; and the title role of Gianni Schicchi (traditionally sung by a baritone). Yves Abel conducts. Enjoy live performances by 18 world-class jazz musicians at San Diego Jazz Party, Feb. 24-26 at Hilton San Diego/Del Mar. Lamb’s Players Theatre shows us some R-E-S-P-E-C-T, a celebration of the music of female artists from the ‘60s (from The Supremes to Janis Joplin)‚ through March 12.