‘AN EVENING OF SONG WITH TONIA TECCE,’
STARRING THE PHILADELPHIA-BASED
‘POPERA’ SINGER HERSELF,
IS SET FOR APRIL 1 AT PERELMAN THEATER
AT THE KIMMEL CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

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Honoring Her Late Voice Teacher Florence Berggren,
Tecce Will Be Joined By Metropolitan Opera Star
Diana Soviero Who Will Deliver A Heartfelt Address
Along With A Performance By Temple University’s
Boyer College Jazz Trio And A Special Guest

Philadelphia’s own ‘Popera’ singer Tonia Tecce will delight audiences with her outstanding vocal talents in a special benefit performance, “An Evening of Song with Tonia Tecce.” The highly-anticipated event is set for Friday, April 1 at 8 p.m. at her hometown’s acclaimed Perelman Theater at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts.

Spearheaded by Tecce, the event is a special cause for her and pays homage to her beloved late Master Voice instructor, Florence Berggren. All proceeds from ticket sales will directly benefit the Florence Berggren Voice Scholarship Fund at Temple University’s Boyer College of Music and Dance.

Proudly supported by Jacobs Music Company, Tecce will perform the music of Broadway and the Hollywood Screen, as well as light classical and operatic favorites—From Puccini to Gershwin. Highlights include Tecce singing songs from her sophomore solo album Smile, accompanied by the Byron Olson Chamber Ensemble led by renowned conductor, Byron Olson.

Theater-goers are in for another treat when internationally-acclaimed Metropolitan Opera star Diana Soviero, delivers a personal, heartfelt address, ‘A Special Tribute To Florence Berggren,’ who like Tecce, feels greatly contributed to her singing career.

This one-night-only engagement will also feature a performance of jazz standards by Temple University’s Boyer College Jazz Trio including faculty, students and a special guest.

The versatile Soprano’s title track from Smile earned her a 2010 Hollywood Music In Media Award (HMMA) nomination the Classical/Orchestral category. HMMA recognizes and honors the music of visual mediums, the talented individuals responsible for it, and the music of both mainstream and independent artists from around the globe.

Tickets can be purchased at the Kimmel Center Lobby Box Office, online at kimmelcenter.org or through TicketPhiladelphia at (215) 893-1999.

EVENT RECAP :

Friday, April 1, 2011
“An Evening of Song with Tonia Tecce”
Featuring ‘A Special Tribute To Florence Berggren’
By Metropolitan Opera Star Diana Soviero

& Temple University’s Boyer College Jazz Trio and Special Guest
Perelman Theater at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
Showtime 8 p.m.
260 South Broad St. (at Spruce Street)
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Box Office: (215) 893-1999
www.kimmelcenter.org

Tickets: $40 Plaza Level and First Balcony; Second Balcony $35

**All proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Florence Berggren Voice Scholarship Fund  at Temple University’s Boyer College of Music and Dance