Quinn Kelsey was beautifully lyrical as Amonasro, his characterization is markedly different than Marco Vratogna's, but still formidable.Ĭarlo Ventre had a lot of volume as Radames, his voice is reedy, and has a weeping quality to it, almost as if he was sobbing out the lines. Christian Van Horn made for a powerful the King of Egypt, and Eric Owens was likewise strong as Ramfis. Tenor Brian Jagde made the most of the small role of the messenger, and Leah Crocetto sounded robust yet mysterious as the priestess. War Memorial Opera House Experience the romance, drama and passion of one of opera’s great works in a new way at The Traviata Encounter. Somehow the performance did not coalesce, even though the individuals involved are all talented. On the whole, this group was more balanced as far as both singing and acting is concerned.
Though comparisons are odious, it is difficult not to compare this cast with the one that opened the season in September. The orchestra sounded rather pretty but not perfectly secure, there was some slight squeaking from the woodwinds, brief fuzzy moments in the brass, and the finale of Act II was not exactly together. You may also call 503.863.5611 for additional information.* Notes * The November/December run of Aida at San Francisco Opera opened last night with Maestro Giuseppe Finzi at the helm and a bevy of new principal singers. San Francisco Opera is coming back big for the 2021-22 season, the company’s first return to live performance since COVID-19 brought music to a halt at the start of 2020. Sound amazing already Wait until the full cast list is announced. Subscription Package | To purchase a subscription package for all four events, please email your name, phone number, number of packages and dates requested. Verdi’s Aida will be performed from May 21 through June 12, 2022, conducted by James Conlon and directed by Francesca Zambello, with Latonia Moore in the title role, Russell Thomas as Radames and Morris Robinson as Ramfis. The production stars Micaela Carosi in the title role and is sung in Italian with English subtitles.ĭuration: 153 mins. | Intermission: 15 mins. | Rating: Ages 13+ Verdi’s score ranges from the epic “Triumphal March” to intimate scenes of haunting lyric beauty. Competing with Aida for his affection is Amneris, the Egyptian king’s daughter. He is in love with Aida, a slave girl with a secret-she is actually an Ethiopian princess and the daughter of Egypt’s most powerful enemy. Portland Opera and OMSI are collaborating to present our second season of Opera on Screen, a series of film screenings featuring recent productions from the San Francisco Opera, with a special introduction by a Portland Opera staff member.Īida is the tale of a bitter love triangle centered on Radames, a captain of the Egyptian guard.
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