NEWS
News and announcements will be posted here! Please come back to stay updated!
October 31, 2024
​Puccini at CKUA Radio on November 2, 2024 is SOLD OUT!
The concert wil be Live Streamed on INSTAGRAM at either link below for everyone to attend virtually. Donations are welcome, and will support CKUA Radio, the Alberta Symphony Orchestra Society, and the musicians:
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LIVE STREAMING Puccini at CKUA Radio - Cara Lianne McLeod LINK
LIVE STREAMING Puccini at CKUA Radio - Emilio De Mercato LINK
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October 22, 2024
​CKUA Radio has just released a story about our final concert of O Mio Puccini Caro on November 2, 2024. Click HERE!​​​​​​​
October 17, 2024
​Thanks to Edify Magazine, for a beautiful article titled O Mio! talking about the finale of O Mio Puccini Caro at CKUA Radio Performance Space on November 2, 2024!​​​​​​​
September 24, 2024
​The video, introducing soprano Cara Lianne McLeod and pianist Emilio De Mercato, is the fruit of Puccini at Wolf Willow Studios in June 2024, is now released and we are thrilled to share it with you!
The goal was to have an intimate audience privy to a true recording studio experience, while also enjoying a live performance.
We are grateful to the incredible audience, who were engaged and embraced the evening and the concept.
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The secondary mission was to have a video introducing us as artists, and highlighting this particular event. We gathered an incredible team of people together. We deeply appreciate their time, expertise, patience and talent throughout this special collaboration.
We are thrilled with the video, and hope you enjoy it too!
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The stellar Production Team
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Recording Engineer: Ian Armstrong, Wolf Willow Studios
Videographer: Cody Osborne, Bicycle Media
Photographer: Zane Sweeney ​
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September 2, 2024
-BREAKING NEWS-
​Emilio and Cara have been invited by the Freemasons Hall of Edmonton to perform on Friday, October 18, 2024. This will be a private performance of O Mio Puccini Caro, and once again will feature guest artist, tenor Andrea Pinna.
August 8, 2024
-BREAKING NEWS-
​Emilio and Cara have been invited by the Consulate General of Italy in Vancouver and the Dante Society of BC to perform in Vancouver on Friday, November 8, 2024. The concert will be held at the beautiful Koerner Recital Hall of the Vancouver Academy of Music at 7:00pm. Click HERE to learn more! The performance will be a repeat of the O Mio Puccini Caro program taking place on November 2, 2024, at CKUA Radio in Edmonton, which includes guest artist, tenor Andrea Pinna. We are thrilled to bring O Mio Puccini Caro beyond Edmonton and Alberta!
June 29, 2024
Puccini at Wolf Willow Studio is SOLD OUT.
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Photographer Zane Sweeney joined the team!
June 8, 2024
Puccini at Ayco Cafe is SOLD OUT again.
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Emilio was interviewed by CBC Edmonton reporter, Madeleine Cummings! Find the article here: CBC Edmonton Oilers vs. Puccini
Madeleine Cummings · CBC News · Posted: Jun 07, 2024 6:15 PM MDT
Oilers vs. Puccini
For the second time during this playoff run, Emilio De Mercato will be playing the piano while the Oilers are on the ice.
Along with soprano Cara Lianne McLeod and tenor Andrea Pinna, he'll be honouring the 100th anniversary of composer Giacomo Puccini's death during an encore concert at Ayco Cafe on Jasper Avenue.
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"We were wondering if we should wear some Oilers jerseys," he said.
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De Mercato said some attendees will likely be keeping tabs on the game during the concert and he expects the audience will know when Oilers score but others may be looking for a different kind of experience that night.
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Despite the time conflict with hockey, he said the concert has nearly sold out.
June 5, 2024
Tickets for the special event at Wolf Willow Studio are now on sale at Eventbrite! Experience a live video and audio recording as you listen to the music of Puccini. Reception to follow with artists. See Wolf Willow Studios for details and ticket link.
May 27, 2024
Our Puccini at Ayco on MAY 25 was a sold out event. Due to popular demand, we have added an ENCORE PERFORMANCE! Go to AYCO CAFE Encore Performance for tickets and details.
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The Edmonton Downtown Business Association featuring the Encore Performance of Puccini at Ayco Cafe: O Mio Puccini Caro - Encore Performance - Edmonton Downtown
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May 21, 2024
PUCCINI AT AYCO on MAY 25 IS SOLD OUT. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE ADDED TO A WAIT LIST IN THE EVENT OF AN ENCORE PERFORMANCE OF PUCCINI AT AYCO, PLEASE LEAVE YOUR NAME, CONTACT AND NUMBER OF TICKETS BY EMAIL AT thehouseconcerts@gmail.com OR BY TEXT MESSAGE TO 780-716-2334, AND WE WILL CONTACT YOU. THANK YOU.
May 7, 2024
To Do Canada lists O Mio Puccini Caro as one of the top things to do in May:
https://www.todocanada.ca/live-music-and-concerts-in-edmonton/
May 1, 2024
Thanks to Edify Magazine, for including O Mio Puccini Caro in this list: 25 Things to Do in May! "Two of Edmonton's most lauded musicians - vocalist Cara Lianne McLeod and pianist Emilio De Mercato - will come together for a series of intimate and engaging concerts celebrating the 100th anniversary of the death of famed Italian composer Giacomo Puccini..."
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We also very much appreciate the Edmonton Downtown Business Association for featuring us! O Mio Puccini Caro - Edmonton Downtown
April 30, 2024
The opening of O Mio Puccini Caro at City Hall was a success and we were featured on Global News!
April 23, 2024
We have been invited to perform for the Windermere Music Academy for their Spring Music Concert on Sunday, April 28, 2024, 5:30pm, at the Laurier Heights Community League (14405 85 Ave NW, Edmonton). This will be a preview performance for us ahead of the opening of O Mio Puccini Caro at City Hall on April 30!