February 20, 2026

Simona Genga, mezzo-soprano

February 20, 2026/ Teatro Nuovo

Toronto, ON

Photo by Natalia Pérez

2026 Bel Canto Season:

Zerlina, Il Don Giovanni
Teatro Nuovo debut

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Giovanna, Rigoletto, Santa Fe Opera
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www.simonagenga.ca

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39 - Strings, Attached
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