Season :: The Mikado
Outlandish romantic comedy, beloved melodies, and biting political satire unite with the exotic trappings of Imperial Japan in Gilbert & Sullivan's The Mikado. Follow the star-crossed lovers Nanki-Poo and Yum-Yum as they narrowly avoid suicides, forced marriages, and executions in their zany escapades. Lavish Japaneses costumes and colorful sets complement the timeless musical numbers, including "Three Little Maids from School are We," "The Sun Whose Rays are All Ablaze," and many others.
A comic opera in two acts, The Mikado will be sung in English with projected English titles.
Artists, operas, and dates are subject to change.
Season :: Don Giovanni
Only the genius of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart could dramatize the life of the legendary lothario, Don Juan. Perfection in every harmony, emotion in every melody, and drama in every rhythm make this one of the greatest operas ever composed. The roguish title character bounds from one love interest to the next - taking liberties, breaking hearts, and trampling emotions - learning that seduction has a price and that the ultimate punishment can be deadly.
An opera in two acts, Don Giovanni will be sung in Italian with projected English titles.
Season :: The Pearl Fishers
When two men fall for the same woman, even the most rock-solid relationship can crumble. The mysterious coast of Ceylon is the setting for Georges Bizet's enchanting opera, The Pearl Fishers. The tragic tale of childhood friends Zurga and Nadir features soaring melodies, powerful choruses, and one of the most beautiful duets ever written, "Au fond du temple saint." The unexpected return of Lela, a long-lost beauty from their past, leads to rekindled passions, heated disputes, and a fiery climax. Exotic sets and costumes, provided by Opera Carolina, were originally designed for Teatro Municipal de Santiago, Chile.
An opera in three acts, The Pearl Fishers will be sung in French with projected English titles.
