[img_inline align=”right” src=”http://padnws01.mcmaster.ca/images/Riverso_Rosanna.jpg” caption=”Rosanna Riverso will perform at McMaster on Friday, Feb. 29. Photo courtesy of SOTA.”]The School of the Arts at McMaster University will present a concert by Rosanna Riverso and Band in Convocation Hall (UH 213) on Friday, Feb. 29 at 8 p.m.

With a stunning resume to match a sparkling personality, stellar voice and old Hollywood glamour, Riverso is a force to be reckoned with as she begins her ascent to the top.

Riverso began her musical studies at the age of six, taking classical piano and operatic singing at the Royal Conservatory of
Music.

She quickly became well-known to devoted listeners in her hometown of Hamilton for her early appearances with the Hamilton Children's Choir and later, for her concerts with opera coaches Elise Bedard, Tina Torlone and Michael Warren of Provoce Studios. She also spent many years training under some of Canada's top vocal instructors for more contemporary styles of singing such as jazz, pop and R&B.

For her concert at McMaster, well-known bassist, arranger and composer Shelly Berger will be leading Riverso's band as she adds her magic touch to classic jazz and swing tunes by such composers as Cole Porter, George Gershwin and Irving Berlin.

Tickets are $17 for general admission, $12 for seniors and $5 for students. For more information, please call 905-525-9140, ext. 24246.