2010/11 Season
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September 24, 26m, 30, October 2, 2010
Begin with Pagliacci—one of Opera’s most powerful punches! Canio the clown always has
townsfolk chuckling as the cuckold in the traveling play. But when his wife has eyes for
another man—in real life—fantasy and reality collide in a fury of passion.
And end with Carmina Burana—the triumphant celebration of life, love and lust. With its
famous pounding rhythms and lyric beauty, it drives to a full-throttle finale with BodyVox
dancers, singers, and chorus coming straight at you!
Sung in Italian and Latin with English translations projected above the stage.
Cast
| Nedda Canio Silvio Tonio |
Maria Kanyova Richard Crawley Marian Pop Mark Rucker |
| Conductor Stage Director |
John DeMain Christopher Mattaliano |
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November 5, 7m, 11, 13, 2010
It’s a little scary … well, actually it’s a lot scary. It’s a Brothers Grimm fairy tale—it’s
supposed to be scary!
But this completely new look at the beloved tale is also a whole lot of fun with a witch
you’ll remember for a long, long while. Part maniac, part Julia Child, she wields a mean
mixer, tossing in a dash of just about everything, including the kids!
A touching tribute to the wisdom and strength of children, along with some of the most
gorgeous music ever written.
Sung in English with English translations projected above the stage.
Cast
| Hansel Gretel Mother Father The Witch |
Sandra Piques Eddy Maureen McKay Elizabeth Byrne Weston Hurt Allan Glassman |
| Conductor Stage Director Original Production |
Ari Pelto Benjamin Davis Richard Jones |
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February 4, 6m, 10, 12, 2011
Its familiar tunes and its riveting tale of an icy princess and a young lover willing to risk
his life to win her love make this a must see production!
The American premiere of this Christopher Alden production proves that the work can
speak in a powerful, 21st century way, all while keeping a tight grip on the musical
beauty that’s made it so popular for so many generations.
Sung in Italian with English translations projected above the stage.
Cast
| Turandot Liù Calaf Timur |
Lori Phillips Grazia Doronzio Philip Webb Christian Van Horn |
| Conductor Stage Director |
Leonardo Vordoni Christopher Alden |
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The Portland Opera Studio Artists In the intimate Newmark Theatre
April 1, 3m, 5, 7, 9, 2011
The Spanish Hour—This racy little romp will have you giggling. Set in the 18th
century, it frolics along the edge of fantasy and farce. Bored with her husband who
tends the city’s clocks each week, Concepción finds others to tend to her needs. But
this week is different … much to the audiences’ enjoyment!
and
The Bewitched Child—A young boy is sent to his room without dinner for
misbehaving. What does he do? He pitches a fit, tearing up the room, his toys and
his books ... all of which spring back to life, phantoms of his own imagination, to
torment him! In the end, he learns a very important lesson.
Both operas are sung in French with English translations projected above the stage.
Cast
| Featuring | The Portland Opera Studio Artists |
| Conductor Stage Director |
Robert Ainsley Christopher Mattaliano |
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