2009/2010 Season
Così fan tutte - November 2009
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Commonwealth Opera presented Così fan tutte, directed by Eve Summer with Ian Watson conducting Arcadia Players on November 20th at 8:00 pm and November 22nd at 2:00 pm at the Academy of Music Theatre in Northampton, Massachusetts.
Selected Press from Così fan Tutte:
"Can only be described as brilliant" Bucking the Trend: Commonwealth Opera Goes Pro "amazing...brilliantly staged, beautifully sung and acted, touching, intimate, and hilarious." Regional opera is alive and well "a bright, delightful version of the opera, one that married elegant singing in classic style with a smart modern set" After the Overture - Following a sparkling debut, newly professionalized Commonwealth Opera looks to its future. |
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The Shakespeare Concerts - March 2010
 Described as "beautifully expressive and deeply emotional," founder and composer Joseph Summer's captivating music has a home at The Shakespeare Concerts where world class singers and musicians masterfully perform settings of the immortal bard.
Music of Summer, Schubert, Watkins, and Prokofiev Andrea Chenoweth, Soprano Kellie Van Horn, Mezzo-Soprano Miroslav Sekera, Piano Anna Reinersman, Harp Eric Ruske, French Horn Music Director: Ian Watson Thursday, March 25th at 8:00 PM Helen Hills Hills Chapel, Smith College Northampton, Massachusetts Friday, March 26th at 8:00 PM New England Conservatory's Jordan Hall Boston, Massachusetts Visit www.ShakespeareConcerts.com for more information and to order tickets. |
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Lucia di Lammermoor - May 2010
Commonwealth Opera will present Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor at the Academy of Music Theatre in Northampton, Massachusetts on Friday May 7th at 7:00 PM and Sunday May 9th at 2:00 PM. Lucia is a lush dramatic masterpiece which follows a tragic heroine caught between family obligations, a forceful brother's will, and her true love - her family's sworn enemy. The three act opera boasts stunning arias, magnificent choruses, and a passionate love story for the ages.
Conductor: Ian Watson
Stage Director: Eve Summer Scenic Design: Julia Noulin-Merat Costume Design: Toni B. Elliott Lighting Design: Ben Pilat Tickets for Lucia go on sale March 15th. |