The Three Italian Tenors Concert at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis drew over 650 people, making it one of the largest attended Italian concerts in St Louis history.

Italian Tenors Giovanni Leccese, Alessandro Fantoni, Ugo Tarquini, and Gaetano Amore along with pianist Fabrizio Mocata performed at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis on Friday, March 27, presenting an extraordinary program of the most famously beloved Sacred Arias and songs, fusing Italian wit and charm with romanticism, lyricism, dramatic flair and operatic style. The concert was sponsored by Mr. Michael Cross and Vacanze Italiane - Italian Holidays LLC.

Among the prominent guests was Archbishop of St Louis, Most Rev. Mitchell Rozanski. Many St Louis Italians from all over attended the concert including Chris & Toni Pagano from the Italia-America Bocce Club, artist Evelyn Astegno, WashU Neuroscientist Federica Lucantonio, and many others from the entire metropolitan region. All photos courtesy of Christopher Kennebeck.

Enjoy the photos of the concert below.

​The Three Italian Tenors
Friday, March 27, 2026 at 7:30pm
Doors open at 7:00pm
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Welcomed by Michael Cross & Italian Holidays, LLC

The Three Italian Tenors present an extraordinary program of the most famously beloved Sacred Arias and Songs, fusing Italian wit and charm with romanticism, lyricism, dramatic flair and operatic style. Audiences will be captivated with this first concert tour of North America by the spectacular Three Italian Tenors.

​Tenors Gianni Leccese, Ugo Tarquini and Alessandro Fantoni will be accompanied by Fabrizio Mocata on piano.

Click HERE to purchase your tickets. 

Traveling to Italy this Summer or Fall? Want to brush up on your Italian skills? Michael Cross, Adjunct Professor of Italian at St Louis Community College is offering two classes that you don't want to miss: Italian for Travelers and Italian Conversation. These classes are a late spring edition for the St Louis Italian Language Program.

Italian for Travelers Course Description
Learn the basics of Italian including pronunciation, greetings, numbers, and useful key phrases that allow you to handle most typical travel situations with confidence. The focus is on valuable travel tips and practical information. A must-have to enrich your travel experience.

Italian Conversation Course Description
Designed for intermediate level speakers, this small-group class will help you master Italy’s lyrical language while having fun. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Italian language while engaging in lively discussions, interactive exercises, and storytelling.

​For more information or to enroll in one of the classes, send an email to: [email protected]