The opera will be sung in Italian with English supertitles. 25 at the National Hispanic Cultural Center with additional performances Oct. Roger Melone returns to direct members of the New Mexico Symphonic Chorus as priests, soldiers, Ethiopian slaves and Egyptians.
His acrylic originals are on view at the Yucca Art Gallery in Old Town. He is currently freelancing and teaching in the theater and dance department at Northern Kentucky University.Īlso making his OSW debut will be scenic designer Dahl Delu, an Albuquerque resident and noted designer for theater and art director and production designer for TV’s “Cheers” and “Silver Spoons” in 1982. His directing work has been seen at the Cincinnati Opera, Ohio’s Miami University, the Sarasota Opera and Bay View Music Festival.
Robertson has an extensive 25-year career in film, television, theater and opera. HILL: Sings title role in Opera Southwest’s ‘Aida’
Amonasro, father of Aida, will be sung by another OSW favorite, Timothy Mix, who sang Marcello in last fall’s “La Bohème” and in “Don Giovanni” in 2013.Ĭonducting will be OSW Artistic Director Anthony Barrese and directing will be Brian Robertson in his OSW debut. Leading the cast of this passionate work will be Shana Blake Hill, last heard here as Leila in Bizet’s “Les Pêcheurs de Perles” and previously as Violeta in “La Traviata.” Amneris will be sung by Albuquerque native Kirsten Chavez, who was featured in OSW’s last New Year’s Eve concert. The subject was suggested to the Khedive by noted Egyptologist Mariette Bey, who also designed original costumes and scenery. “Aida” was commissioned by the Khedive of Egypt for the Italian Theatre in Cairo, where it premiered in 1871. Opera Southwest will offer two New Mexico premieres: Giuseppe Verdi’s heroic “Aida,” set in ancient Egypt, and Gioachino Rossini’s comic “Il turco in Italia,” in its 2015-2016 season. The error was due to incorrect information provided to the Journal. But more importantly, Aida is a story about profound human passions, towering emotions, and passions of individuals as they face conflicts and tensions of love, honor, and duty.Timothy Mix will sing the role of Amonasro, father of Aida, in the Opera Southwest production of “Aida” in October.įOR THE RECORD: This story listed the wrong role that opera singer Timothy Mix sang in Opera Southwest’s production of “La Bohème.” He sang the role of Marcello. Understanding and knowledge are the master keys to enhance enjoyment and appreciation of this great art form.After the premier of Verdi's 26th opera, Aida, the venerable composer commented quite humorously, "Aida is certainly not one of my worst operas." Aida is a grand opera spectacle achieved through a magnificent combination of a large cast that includes six major singing roles, a huge chorus and orchestra, three ballets, exotic scenery, and oriental ambience. The objective of Opera Classics Library is to unlock opera's mysteries for the general audience, and enlighten and educate.
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