“Ella mi fu rapita!…Parmi Veder Le Lagrime” - Dress Rehearsal Florida Grand Opera’s 2022 production of Rigoletto First performed: March 11, 1851, Teatro la Fenice, Venice Last performed by Florida Grand Opera in 2012 A beloved staple in the operatic repertoire all over the world, Giuseppe Verdi’s Rigoletto is a timeless story of betrayal, dashed dreams and mistaken identity, worthy of the best cinematic thriller. Rigoletto follows the conquests of the rakish Duke, who survives revenge plots and schemes along the way. Gilda, whom he has betrayed and abandoned, saves him in the final scene of the opera by sacrificing her life, leaving her own father broken and alone. Containing some of the most recognizable arias, a sweeping story and intense emotions, Rigoletto is sure to delight everyone from opera aficionados and newcomers alike. CAST Rigoletto, Todd Thomas Gilda, Sharleen Joynt* The Duke of Mantua, Jose Simerilla Romero* Count Monterone, Neil Nelson* Sparafucile, Matt Boehler* Maddalena, Stephanie Doche Marullo, Michael Pandolfo Matteo Borsa, Charles Calotta Count Ceprano, Erik Danielson Giovanna, Stephanie Doche Countess Ceprano, Amanda Olea A Page, Page Michels* Conductor, Pacien Mazzagatti Director, Kathleen Belcher Set Design, Lawrence Shafer Lighting Designer, Ron Vodicka Costume Designer, Howard Tsvi Kaplan * FGO Debut

“Questa o quella” - Sitzprobe Florida Grand Opera’s 2022 production of Rigoletto First performed: March 11, 1851, Teatro la Fenice, Venice Last performed by Florida Grand Opera in 2012 A beloved staple in the operatic repertoire all over the world, Giuseppe Verdi’s Rigoletto is a timeless story of betrayal, dashed dreams and mistaken identity, worthy of the best cinematic thriller. Rigoletto follows the conquests of the rakish Duke, who survives revenge plots and schemes along the way. Gilda, whom he has betrayed and abandoned, saves him in the final scene of the opera by sacrificing her life, leaving her own father broken and alone. Containing some of the most recognizable arias, a sweeping story and intense emotions, Rigoletto is sure to delight everyone from opera aficionados and newcomers alike. CAST Rigoletto, Todd Thomas Gilda, Sharleen Joynt* The Duke of Mantua, Jose Simerilla Romero* Count Monterone, Neil Nelson* Sparafucile, Matt Boehler* Maddalena, Stephanie Doche Marullo, Michael Pandolfo Matteo Borsa, Charles Calotta Count Ceprano, Erik Danielson Giovanna, Stephanie Doche Countess Ceprano, Amanda Olea A Page, Page Michels* Conductor, Pacien Mazzagatti Director, Kathleen Belcher Set Design, Lawrence Shafer Lighting Designer, Ron Vodicka Costume Designer, Howard Tsvi Kaplan * FGO Debut

Tenor Jose Simerilla Romero sings “La Donna e mobile” in Teatro Lirico D’europa’s 2022 production of “Rigoletto” at the Peabody Auditorium in Daytona with the Daytona Beach Symphony Society. Rigoletto - Michael Nansel Gilda - Carla Portillo Duke - Jose Simerilla Romero Sparafucile - Valerian Ruminski Máddalena - Christina Lamberti Conductor - Keith Chambers Orchestra: Daytona Beach Symphony Stage Director: Giorgio Lalov

Dress rehearsal of First Coast Opera’s 2021 production of “La Traviata” by G. Verdi. Tenor Jose Simerilla Romero Sings “Oh Mio Rimorso!”

Che gelida manina - La bohème, by G. Puccini sung by Argentinian, Spanish, American, Tenor, Jose Simerilla Romero. Accompanied by: Lochlan Brown Dutch National Opera Studio 2020-2021 season, Final Recital.

Watch Tenor Jose Simerilla Romero sing "Quanto e Bella, quanto e cara" in this "coming of age" opera where there will be a very early love between two young people. This contemporary version of "L'elisir d'amore" brings romance and comedy with a melancholic edge. Brought by the young talents of The Dutch National Opera Studio. L 'elisir d' amore is a co-production of Opera Zuid together with Nederlandse Reisopera, De Nationale Opera-Dutch National Opera, and Live streamed through Opera Vision. In collaboration with philharmonie zuidnederland. Watch the live stream on Sunday May 23th at 20:00 pm via operazuid.nl/lelisir-damore #lelisirdamore #onlineopera #nederlandsereisopera #denationaleopera #denationaleoperastudio #philharmoniezuidnederland #operavision #livestream

First Coast Opera 2021-2022 Season Production of “La Traviata” - G. Verdi. Dress Rehearsal Sneak Peek: Oh! Mia Violetta…Parigi, o cara” Violetta: Shannon Kessler Dooley Alfredo: José Simerilla Romero Music Conductor: Curt Tucker Stage Director: Helena Binder

Watch Tenor Jose Simerilla Romero sing "Adina, credimi" in this "coming of age" opera where there will be a very early love between two young people. This contemporary version of "L'elisir d'amore" brings romance and comedy with a melancholic edge. Brought by the young talents of The Dutch National Opera Studio. L 'elisir d' amore is a co-production of Opera Zuid together with Nederlandse Reisopera, De Nationale Opera-Dutch National Opera, and Live streamed through Opera Vision. In collaboration with philharmonie zuidnederland. Watch the live stream on Sunday May 23th at 20:00 pm via operazuid.nl/lelisir-damore #lelisirdamore #onlineopera #nederlandsereisopera #denationaleopera #denationaleoperastudio #philharmoniezuidnederland #operavision #livestream