Opera Theater of Connecticut, the state’s oldest professional opera company, is thrilled to announce that this summer it presents, on its MainStage, one of the most popular operas in the entire repertoire, Lucia di Lammermoor, Donizetti’s gothic tragedy/psychological thriller. The intense drama, fueled by the volatile political conflict between two ancient Scottish clans, develops a chain of events that leads to murder, suicide, and the most spectacular mad scene in opera. The opera will be sung in Italian with projected supertitles to fully appreciate all the dramatic facets of this masterpiece.
As a response to recent seasons’ sold-out performances, Opera Theater of Connecticut will again present four performances of affordable opera in an intimate setting at the air-conditioned Andrews Memorial Theater, 54 East Main Street, Clinton to ensure that no one is turned away for this not-to-be-missed production!
Lucia’s famous sextet is one of the most recognizable and moving ensembles in the opera repertoire and has been referred to in novels, movies, and even used as the centerpiece in a Three Stooges short. Lucia’s famous Mad Scene represents the musical climax of Bel Canto singing, with many of the best-known coloratura sopranos making her their trademark role.
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Under the leadership of General Director Kate Ford, Opera Theater of Connecticut’s artistic team of Production Director Alan Mann and Music Director Kyle Swann will work with one of the finest musical and dramatic ensembles brought together in the state for this special presentation.
This stellar opera features a wondrous blend of voices including Amanda Hall making her debut in the title role, David Pershall, last season’s acclaimed Figaro, as her politically-driven brother Enrico, and Luigi Boccia making his Opera Theater of Connecticut debut as the ill-fated lover, Edgardo. Returning to the Andrews Memorial Theater are Daniel Hague as Raimondo and Michael-Paul Krubitzer as Arturo. Making their debuts with Opera Theater of Connecticut are Jorge Prego as Normanno and Karolina Wojteczko as Alicia, all accompanied by Opera Theater of Connecticut’s wonderful orchestra and chorus.
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The performances begin on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at 7:30 pm (followed by the traditional opening night reception) and continue on Thursday, August 9 and Saturday, August 11 at 7:30 pm, with a final performance on Sunday, August 12 at 6 pm. Tickets are $40.00 for Regular; $38.00 for 65 and over, and $34.00 for Under 18.
For more information and to reserve your tickets, call Opera Theater of Connecticut at 860-669-8999 or visit the website, www.operatheater-ct.org.
This opera is funded in part by our supporters, the Connecticut Office of the Arts/DECD and the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven.
Opera Theater also features Opera Talk, an informal, informative talk about the evening’s opera and composer, by Artistic Director Alan Mann starting one hour and a half before each performance. Opera Talk tickets are $5.00.
Boxed Suppers Al Fresco Style from Chips Pub III are available through the Opera Theater of Connecticut office for $15.00 and need to be reserved 48 hours in advance.
