The Sarasota Opera will pay tribute to maestro Victor DeRenzi for the 40th anniversary of his professional life on March 26.

The showcase, a Jubilee Concert of arias and memories of his career, will feature soprano Anna Mandina, mezzo-soprano Lisa Chavez, tenor Jonathan Burton, baritone Joshua Benaim, and bass Kevin Short. Additionally, many former members of the company and some celebrities who have performed in operatic companies from many countries worldwide will also take the stage in the celebration.

DeRenzi has collaborated on over 100 different operas and conducted over 600 performances for Sarasota Opera; additionally, he has conducted with such companies as Lyric Opera of Chicago, and opera companies in St. Louis, Toledo, New Orleans and New York. Internationally he has worked in Nice, Edmonton, Québec City, Winnipeg, Hong Kong, and the Canary Islands, among others.

He has worked with Youth Opera Choirs and his interest in opera has led him to lead apprentice study programs at Sarasota Opera.