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Follow on Google News |  OPERA SAN JOSE 31st Season AnnouncedCompany to open 31st season with Verdi’s dramatic masterwork Rigoletto
By: Opera San Jose “Music Director Joseph Marcheso and I are very happy to announce three of the world’s most famous operas: Mozart’s bewitching The Magic Flute, Rossini’s hilarious The Italian Girl in Algiers (a first for Opera San José), and Verdi’s dazzling Rigoletto. In addition we are producing the world premiere of Mark Weiser’s first opera, Where Angels Fear to Tread, which is among the most powerful dramas I have witnessed,” said Hancock. “Each of these operas is dramatically and musicallystrong, and as a package they range from gripping drama to wry comedy. It is a constellation of unforgettable, theatrical experiences.” “It has been too long since we have given these beloved operas to the public - the best of opera repertoire and a world premiere!” said OSJ founder Irene Dalis. “As always, we select operas that are suited to the artists in our resident company, and these operas are a perfect fit.” The 2014-15 season features the principal artists from Opera San José’s resident company. All performances will be held at the California Theatre, 345 South First Street in downtown San José. Subscriptions for Opera San José’s 2014-15 season went on sale January 2, 2014, starting at $120.00 for a package of all four operas. Subscriptions are available at the Opera San José Box Office or by phone at (408) 437-4450. Single tickets will go on sale August 4, 2014, priced from $51.00 to $111.00. Performances are made possible, in part, by a Cultural Affairs grant from the City of San José. Opera San José’s 2014-15 season is as follows: Rigoletto September 6-21, 2014 Sung in Italian with English supertitles Performances: Composer: Giuseppe Verdi Librettist: Francesco Maria Piave, based on the play Le roi s'amuse by Victor Hugo. Conductor: Joseph Marcheso Stage director: Brad Dalton Set designer: Steven Kemp Costume designer: Malabar Limited, Toronto A tale of innocence lost. A vengeance gone tragically awry. A deformed court jester wants nothing more than to protect his virtuous daughter from a licentious duke who seduces her and then abandons her. Giuseppe Verdi’s famous masterwork, Rigoletto, leads us on a chilling whirlwind of revenge that has entranced audiences since its first performance. Sung in Italian with English supertitles. The Italian Girl in Algiers November 15 – November 30, 2014 Sung in Italian with English supertitles Performances: Composer: Gioachino Rossini Librettist: Angelo Anelli Conductor: Ming Luke Stage director: Michael Shell Set designer: Steven Kemp Costume designer: Malabar Limited, Toronto A lost love. A twist of fate. A clever Italian girl is shipwrecked in a foreign land while searching for her lover, finding herself the focus of a powerful Sultan’s unwanted affections. Rossini’s sparkling and fast-paced opera weaves a madcap story full of twists and turns in this comedic adventure to a land of magnificent palaces, swashbuckling pirates and lavish harems. Where Angels Fear to Tread (World Premiere) February 7 – February 22, 2014 Sung in English with English supertitles Performances: Composer: Mark Lanz Weiser Librettists: Conductor: Joseph Marcheso Stage director: Lillian Groag Set designer: Michael Ganio Costume coordinator: A collision of cultures. A misunderstanding of horrific consequences.A rich English widow marries a penniless but handsome young Italian against the wishes of her family. Based on the novel by E. M. Forster, this insightful, narrative follows the inevitable harm done by blind prejudice and selfish desire. The Magic Flute April 18 – May 3, 2015 Sung in German with English supertitles Performances: Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Librettist: Emanuel Schikaneder Conductor: George Cleve A quest for enlightenment and honor. A mystical story about the power of love. A young prince discovers a flute with magic and a girl who will make him whole. Mozart’s fantastical and comical tale draws you into a world of magic fantasy, complete with a giant serpent, a secret brotherhood, and a lovesick bird catcher. Sung in German with English supertitles. For Calendar Editors: What: Opera San José General Director Larry Hancock announced repertoire for the company’s 31st season to begin Saturday, September 6 with Rigoletto, conducted by new music director and principal conductor Joseph Marcheso; critically acclaimed director Brad Dalton, will direct. In November, Opera San José will present Rossini’s The Italian Girl in Algiers, conducted by Ming Luke with Michael Shell directing. Internationally acclaimed American playwright and theater director Lillian Groag will direct Opera San José’s world premiere of Weiser’s Where Angels Fear to Tread, based on anovel by E. M. Forster. The season will culminate with Mozart’s The Magic Flute conducted byGeorge Cleve, founder and music director of the Midsummer Mozart Festival. All performances will be held at the California Theatre, 345 South First Street in downtown San José. Dates: September 6, 2014-May 3, 2015 Rigoletto September 6, 7, 11, 14, 19, 21 The Italian Girl in Algiers November 15, 16, 20, 23, 28, 30 Where Angels Fear to Tread February 7, 8, 12, 15, 20, 22 The Magic Flute April 18, 19, 23, 26, May 1, 3 Time: All performances at 8 pm, except Sundays at 3 pm Location: California Theatre, 345 South First Street, San José, CA Tickets: Season subscriptions ($120-$380) on sale February 2, 2014 from the Opera San José Box Office, 2149 Paragon Dr., San José, CA 95131; or call 408.437.4450 or visit operasj.org. Single tickets ($51-$111) on sale August 4, 2014; call 408-437-4450 or visit operasj.org (http://www.operasj.org) Press Room: http://www.operasj.org/ Photos: www.operasj.org/ End
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