Midday Lyric Recital

From London to the heart of San Miguel de Allende, tenor Jorge Carlo Mariani and pianist Varvara Tarasova present a luminous concert celebrating new beginnings.

Opera, piano, and art song intertwine in a musical journey that moves through classical elegance, Romantic lyricism, and the expressive richness of Spanish and Latin American song. An intimate and virtuosic recital that invites reflection, emotion, and a shared experience of timeless music.

PROGRAM

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Allegro in B-flat major (Sophia and Constanza)
“Un’aura amorosa” — Così fan tutte

Claude Debussy
Clair de Lune

Charles Gounod
“Salut demeure chaste et pure” — Faust

Franz Liszt
Concert Étude No. 2, La leggerezza

Giuseppe Verdi
“La donna è mobile” — Rigoletto

Intermission

Claude Debussy
Arabesque No. 1

Georges Bizet
“Je crois entendre encore” — Les Pêcheurs de Perles

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Two Months — The Seasons

Francesco Paolo Tosti
Parlami d’amore, Mariù

Ernesto De Curtis
Torna a Surriento

Manuel de Falla
Serenata Andaluza

José María Lacalle García
Amapola

Fernando Obradors
Del cabello más sutil

Frédéric Chopin
Polonaise in A-flat major, Op. 53, “Heroic”

Agustín Lara
Granada

Artists

Jorge Carlo Mariani — Tenor

Based in London and of Mexican origin, Jorge Carlo Mariani is an emerging voice on the European operatic scene. Trained at the Royal Conservatory of Ghent, he has performed roles such as Gastone in La Traviata and Ferrando in Così fan tutte, and has collaborated with international orchestras and opera houses, including the Estonian National Opera. His singing is marked by expressive clarity, solid technique, and a deep connection to text and musical character.

Varvara Tarasova — Piano

Born in Saint Petersburg and currently based in London, Varvara Tarasova is a pianist recognized for her refined technique and musical sensitivity. A scholarship recipient at the Royal College of Music, where she completed a Master of Performance, she maintains an active career as both a soloist and collaborative pianist. Her playing is distinguished by attentive listening, tonal nuance, and an artistic presence that enhances the dialogue between voice and piano.