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18 Sept. 6.30 pm
Mendelsohn A Mid-summer Night’s Dream
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Further exploring the Shakespearean theme, here is something perfect to contrast with the drama and intensity of Wagner’s “Ring” - Mendelssohn’s delightful, fairytale setting of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”.
Choreographed by an artistic genius, George Balanchine, Shakespeare’s comedy of magic and love’s delusions is sure to delight audiences of all ages.
The Pacific Northwest Ballet (based in Seattle)displays all the vitality, brilliance and versatility of its wonderful dancers in this award–winning production of Balanchine’s first original full-length ballet.
This performance was filmed at London’s Sadler’s Wells Theatre. |
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The 2010 — 2011 season |
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4 Sept. 5.30 pm
Richard Wagner
Die Walküre
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The second opera in Wagner’s monumental “Ring” cycle, this production follows on from the “Das Rheingold” that we watched in July from Valencia’s Queen Sofia Palace of Arts. It uses the same breathtaking combination of huge digital images and innovative staging by La Fura dels Baus.
Synopsis: As a storm rages, Siegmund the Wälsung, exhausted from pursuit by enemies in the forest, stumbles into an unfamiliar house for shelter. Sieglinde finds the stranger lying by the hearth, and the two feel an immediate attraction. But they are soon interrupted by Sieglinde's husband, Hunding…. Read the rest of the synopsis here...
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24 Sept. 6.30 pm
Gaetano Donizetti
L’Elisir D’Amore
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This delightful production of Donizetti’s entertaining and highly “tuneful” opera sparkles with spirited singing and acting from the Glyndebourne cast. A thoroughly delightful experience...
Synopsis: Basque country, c. 1830. Adina, wealthy owner of a local farm, her friend Giannetta and a group of peasants are resting beneath a shade tree on her estate. At a distance Nemorino, a young villager, laments he has nothing to offer Adina but love. The peasants urge their mistress to read them a story — how Tristan won the heart of Isolde by drinking a magic love potion. No sooner has Adina done so than Sgt. Belcore swaggers in with his troop…. Read the rest of the synopsis here...
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16 Oct. 6.30 pm
William Shakespeare
As You Like It
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“All the world’s a stage…”
After “Romeo & Juliet” last season, here is the opportunity to enjoy another Shakespearean comedy from London’s famous Globe Theatre.
As before however, please note that there are ENGLISH subtitles ONLY…
Synopsis: Frederick has usurped the Duchy and exiled his older brother, Duke Senior. The Duke's daughter Rosalind has been permitted to remain at court because she is the closest friend and cousin of Frederick's only child, Celia. Orlando, a young gentleman of the kingdom who has fallen in love at first sight of Rosalind, is forced to flee his home after being persecuted by his older brother, Oliver…. Read the rest of the synopsis here... |
