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Announcing the
Opera San José
Eugene Onegin |
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September 6 – 21, 2008 Eugene Onegin,
is one of the miracles of opera. Like all of Tchaikovsky's operas, the
libretto doesn't reveal even half of the experience of the live
performance. It seems almost impossible that this domestic tale of a
young, provincial girl's infatuation with a jaded dandy from Moscow
could be so absorbing and ultimately so meaningful. But as conceived by
Alexander Pushkin, one of the great poets of all time, and composed by
Tchaikovsky, one of the great musical geniuses of all time, Eugene
Onegin has earned its place among the most important works of
Russian culture. This beautiful elegant story of youthful passion and
naiveté is particularly fitting for the captivating artists who perform
with Opera San José.
November 8 – 23, 2008 The Elixir of Love is the happiest of operas. Donizetti created a thoroughly pleasing romantic comedy when he penned this light-hearted opera, which has also been a terrific star vehicle for tenors such as Caruso and Pavarotti. Sunny, Italian melodies and plenty of opportunities to showcase both singing and acting make this one of the most popular comedies in the repertoire. Its delightfulness springs from the principal characters, all of whom are lovable, interesting, and charming. And for this production, they will practice their high jinks right in our own backyard, for we will set the action in the Valley of Heart's Delight (Santa Clara Valley) in the very early 20th century.
February 7– 22, 2009 Così fan tutte is a comedy and tragedy all at once. It is hilarious, zany opera buffa, and at the same time it is a profound, realistic, and deeply human drama. How much are we willing to wager on a loved one's fidelity? And what are we willing to learn about ourselves in the process? Aptly subtitled The School for Lovers, this masterful opera puts all its principal characters to the test, and each is found to be human. The world is turned upside down for the young lovers in this opera, and generations of audiences since 1790 have been left wondering what happen after the final curtain.
April 18 - May 3, 2009 Carmen is by far America's favorite opera. It overflows with unforgettable melodies, Spanish folk songs, and sunny orchestrations, yet is also rich enough to offer insightful portraits of its characters and intense drama. These French-singing Spaniards are, above all, believable human beings. A sense of reality and immediacy infuses their situations, through which we see a soldier fall desperately in love with one of the great sirens of all time who has no feelings for him. Their responses are human in the extreme and utterly outside the confines of polite society. It is no wonder that Carmen herself continues to fascinate us and that Bizet's music continues to charm and thrill audiences throughout the world.
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