Rita by Gaetano Donizetti

About this video: In today’s video, Cassandra shares her labor of love — a full production of Rita, a rarely performed one-act comedy opera by Gaetano Donizetti. Rita is a delightful comic opera filled with everything an opera lover could want: drama, conflict, a love triangle, humor, and — of course — beautiful bel canto singing. This performance features Cassandra Douglas (soprano) as Rita, in collaboration with the Litha Symphony Orchestra, the incredible singers Edward Washington II (tenor) and Jonathan R. Green (baritone), and the creative direction of Anthony Fett, making his operatic directorial debut. Sit back and enjoy an hour of laughter, charm, and stunning music as Rita finds herself caught between two husbands. Who will she choose? ✨ Enjoy this rare gem from the bel canto repertoire — a Donizetti opera you’ve likely never seen live! 🎶 Credits Venue: The Church of the Holy Trinity, 316 East 88th St, New York, NY 10128 Orchestra: Litha Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Eric Hayslett Director & Script Adaptation: Anthony Fett Video: @LiaChangPhotography & Cassandra Douglas 📅 Filmed live in New York City on September 27th, 2025. 🎭 Have a question about opera? Share your thoughts in the comments! 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more opera insights! Discover My Next Performance Date: Join My Mailing List Now! • https://opera-for-all-folks.kit.com/f... Instagram:   / cassandra_douglas_   Opera for All Folks is a vibrant channel created by Cassandra Douglas, a classically trained soprano and content creator. With her unique perspective as a Jamaican woman and performing artist, Cassandra offers an inspiring journey through operatic storytelling while sharing her path to building a career in the classical arts. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - [S1] Orchestra Tuning + Credits 00:01:06 - [S1] Overture + Rita’s Aria 00:08:09 - [S1] Rita’s Dialogue 00:09:35 - [S2] Rita & Beppe Duet 00:17:07 - [S2] Beppe’s Dialogue + Gasparo Intro 00:18:20 - [S3] Gasparo’s Aria 00:21:29 - [S3] Gasparo + Beppe’s Dialogue 00:25:28 - [S4] Gasparo + Beppe’s Duet 00:33:41 - [S5] Beppe + Gasparo’s Dialogue 00:34:00 - [S5] Beppe’s Aria 00:38:17 - [S6] Gasparo + Rita Dialogue 00:39:55 - [S6] Gasparo + Rita Duet 00:48:04 - [S7] Rita, Beppe, & Gasparo’s Dialogue 00:49:48 - [S7] Terzetto (Rita, Beppe, & Gasparo) 00:56:33 - [S8] Gasparo, Rita, & Beppe Dialogue 00:57:42 - [S8] Finale (Rita, Beppe, & Gasparo) Music & Photo credits: • 📸   / effygreyphotography   • 📸   / jessicaosberphotography   • 📸   / liachangphotography   Equipment: • Camera: Sony ZV-1 - https://a.co/fRY8TmQ • Microphone: Rode Microphone o https://a.co/gIP9181 • Lighting: Neewer Ring Light o https://a.co/hyWhcJw • Tripod: Manfrotto