The musical genius who brought you Messiah, Music for the Royal Fireworks and the Water Music, pulls out all the stops in this musically exhilarating masterpiece. Orlando is a great warrior in Charlemagne's army, who falls obsessively in love with Angelica, the Queen of Cathay. She in turn, is in love with the African prince, Medoro. Orlando’s obsession drives him to madness, but he is prevented from causing absolute carnage by the Magician Zoroastro who is ever ready “with his best Endeavours to re-conduct in the Right Way, those who have been misguided from it by the Illusion of their Passions.” Appropriate for High School age and up. |
Since its premiere in 1791, this opera is one of the most enchanting and beloved works in the repertoire. Filled with delightful music and characters, Mozart’s final masterpiece is a playful, yet profound look at our search for love and our struggle to attain wisdom and virtue. From the Queen of the Night’s virtuosic arias to the folksong-like melodies of the bird catcher Papageno, the full range of Mozart's extraordinary talent is on display in this magical fairy-tale opera. Appropriate for the entire family. |
For lovers of “film noir,” American composer Stephen Paulus brings to life an old Hollywood classic with his dramatic and lyrical style. Set in California, the story is of a drifter, Frank, who stops at a rural diner for a meal and ends up working there. The diner is operated by the young and beautiful Cora, with whom he has a steamy affair. Cora and Frank scheme to murder her elder husband Nick, in order to start a new life together. The contemporary styled orchestration, strongly influenced by jazz, makes it a rare and fresh experience that can be enjoyed by both the opera newcomer and seasoned patron. Riveting theater at its finest. Mature content. |
