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American music enjoyed at Lauralton

Posted on Nov 17, 2006

On the evening of November 14, Lauralton Hall hosted An Evening of American Music featuring Lauralton Hall alumna Patricia Barbano-Parczany, ’81, accompanied by pianist Joseph D'Eugenio. Lauralton Hall parents, alumnae and staff enjoyed an outstanding performance followed by a wine and cheese reception. 

Patricia Barbano-Parczany recently returned to Connecticut after six years of living and performing in Europe. She was featured in the World Premier Production of Disney’s Hunchback of Notre Dame in Berlin, Germany, sang with the Berlin production of CATS and performed in concerts throughout Germany. Prior to her credits abroad, Ms. Barbano performed in a variety of opera and musical theater roles in the United States. Along with touring as an apprentice artist with Portland Opera of Oregon, Patricia is most fond of her work with Children’s Theater, touring the East and West Coasts bringing Opera for Young Audiences and favorite children’s books to life. Ms. Barbano made her professional stage directing debut while completing her masters degree in opera performance at John Hopkins Peabody Conservatory. Currently soprano soloist/vocal coach with the Greater Middletown Chorale and soprano soloist at First Congregational Church in Cheshire, Ms. Barbano is an experienced voice teacher and a member of Actor’s Equity.

Joseph D’Eugenio, pianist, received a bachelor of music degree in piano performance from The Hartt School of Music and has studied with pianists Paul Rutman, Luiz de Moura Castro, Watson Morrison and May Yeung. Throughout the years, Mr. D’Eugenio has served as a professional accompanist for voice and instrumental recitals and several choral organizations and events, including the CONCORA Summer Workshops. Mr. D’Eugenio has maintained a private studio for more than 15 years, and has taught on the faculty of the Bethwood Suzuki School in Woodbridge.



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