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Boston Lyric Opera presents the North American premiere of the critically acclaimed Welsh National Opera production!
March 12, 14m, 17, 19, 21m, 23, 2010. Approximate length is 2 hours 25 minutes (includes one 20 minute intermission)
3pm Sunday matinees. All other performances 7:30pm.
Sung in German with projected English translation.
At the Citi Performing Arts CenterSM Shubert Theatre, 265 Tremont Street. |
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| Composer: |
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Richard Strauss |
| Conductor: |
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Erik Nielsen* |
| Stage Director: |
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Neil Armfield* |
| Revival Director/Choreographer: |
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Denni Sayers |
| Set/Costume Designer: |
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Dale Ferguson* |
| Lighting Designer: |
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Tim Mitchell* |
* BLO Debut
See below for recent headlines about some of the artists!
Additional information:
- Download the latest press release here.
- In the artists’ own words: interviews with the artists about their excitement for Carmen.
- Ariadne auf Naxos explorations: learn about the creative choices the composer and librettist made to enhance the opera. Get the inside scoop about how Greek mythology and the contrast of comedy versus tragedy influenced Strauss’ masterpiece.
Production Photos
All scenery and costumes were created by Welsh National Opera.
Please credit Jeffrey Dunn for Boston Lyric Opera © 2010.
The Majordomo (actor Will LeBow) informs the Music Master (baritone Jake Gardner), Wigmaker (baritone Anton Belov), Tenor (tenor Brandon Jovanovich), Nymphs (mezzo-soprano Andrea Coleman, soprano Mara Bonde, soprano Joanna Mongiardo), Composer (seated - mezzo-soprano Edyta Kulczak) and Lackey (bass John Whittelsey) that there will be a dramatic change to the evening’s performance schedule. |
The Music Master (baritone Jake Gardner) contemplates his young composer’s big debut scheduled for that evening. |
The Officer (tenor Neal Ferreira) refuses to let the Lackey (bass John Whittlesey) stop him from seeing the beautiful Zerbinetta in her dressing room. |
Commedia dell’arte troupe member Zerbinetta (soprano Rachele Gilmore) responds to the Composer’s (mezzo-soprano Edyta Kulczak) passionate defense of the power of true love. |
Ariadne (soprano Marjorie Owens) laments being stranded on the island of Naxos by her groom Theseus as her Nymphs (soprano Joanna Mongiardo, mezzo-soprano Andrea Coleman, soprano Mara Bonde) look on with pity. |
The commedia dell’arte troupe (tenor Julius Ahn, bass David Cushing, tenor Tracy Wise, baritone Jesse Blumberg) try to cheer grief-struck Ariadne as fellow troupe member Zerbinetta (soprano Rachele Gilmore) attempts to restore Ariadne’s faith in life and love. |
The commedia dell’arte troupe (tenor Tracy Wise, baritone Jesse Blumberg, soprano Rachele Gilmore, bass David Cushing, tenor Julius Ahn) present an entertaining interlude. |
The Greek god Bacchus (tenor Brandon Jovanovich) arrives on Naxos to rescue Ariadne from her misery. |
Bacchus (tenor Brandon Jovanovich) and Ariadne (soprano Marjorie Owens) share a transformative moment as the commedia dell’arte troupe and Ariadne’s nymphs watch in awe. |
Recent headlines regarding Ariadne auf Naxos artists:
- About Erik Nielsen (Conductor)
- About Marjorie Owens (Ariadne)
- “Marjorie Owens, a 28-year-old American soprano with a big, gleaming voice that suggests that she is a Wagnerian in the making... a gifted soprano, a recent winner of a London Foundation award… That Ms. Owens has such a naturally powerful voice would seem a blessing... thrilling. ... She can send a Puccini phrase soaring with steely power and brightness.” – Anthony Tommasini, “New Talent Meets a Confirmed Master,” The New York Times, December 15, 2009
- About Brandon Jovanovich (Bacchus)
- Praised for performance as Don José at the Met in late January: “(T)he big news was the debut of American tenor Brandon Jovanovich in the role of the tormented soldier, Don Jose. This young and rising star possesses one of the most potent…voices to come along in some time.” Read full article.
- About Rachele Gilmore (Zerbinetta)
If you need an image not available on this site, please contact Mia Howard, Marketing and Communications Manager at mhoward@blo.org or 617.542.4912 x240.
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