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2009-2010 Season
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By Giocchino Rossini
(The Journey to Rheims)
- October 23, 24, 26, 2009 7:30 PM
- October 25, 2009 2:00 PM
Supported in part by a generous gift from the estate of Kathleen Harrison
Sung in the original Italian with English surtitles.
An international group of VIPs converges for a coronation only to find they are trapped in their hotel and won’t be able to make the ceremony in time. Undaunted, they create their own party instead. The triumphant return of one of our most successful comedies includes a rollicking climax for 14 soloists!
By W. A. Mozart
- January 28, 30, 31 2010 7:30 PM
Free preview lecture 45 minutes before each performance
Sung in the original Italian with English surtitles.
Be seduced by our first production ever of Mozart's classic tale of lust, revenge, and dammation.
by Leos Janáček
- January 29, February 1, 2010 7:30 PM
- January 31, 2010 2:00 PM
Supported in part with a grant from The Humphreys Foundation.
Free preview lecture 45 minutes before each performance
Sung in English with English surtitles
Long before The Lion King, the Circle of Life was celebrated in this winning tale of the forest and its inhabitants. Adults and children of all ages will be delighted by Janáček's colorful and enchanting music that captures the wonder and joy of being alive.
Music by Robert Aldridge
Libretto by Herschel Garfein after the novel by Sinclair Lewis
Houston Premiere!
- April 9, 10, 12, 2010 7:30 PM
- April 11, 2010 2:00 PM
Supported by a generous grant from the Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts
Free preview lecture 45 minutes before each performance
Sung in the original English with English Surtitles
There's nothing quite like a good old-fashioned revival meeting to inspire some rousing singing! Your faith in opera will be affirmed when you heed the call of Elmer Gantry. But there is a price for those who buy into the charm of this ultimate con man. Elmer Gantry was premiered late in 2007 in Nashville to very strong notices. We are proud to continue to bring you the best in new American Opera and to be the first university to present this exciting work.