Next summer, the trilogy concludes with Don Giovanni , set in a distant future where the house is in ruins and its inhabitants navigate an uncertain world. Though not originally conceived by Mozart and Da Ponte as a trilogy, Cavanagh and the creative team of set designer Erhard Rom , costume designer Constance Hoffman and lighting designer Jane Cox have found storytelling possibilities in considering these three foundational works of the opera repertory as a unified arc.
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Tuesday, February 18, at p. Friday, February 21, at p. The third and final collaboration between Mozart and librettist Lorenzo Da Ponte is a fascinating paradox: a frothy comedy of manners with an intensely dark take on human nature; an old story it has antecedents in Boccaccio, Shakespeare, and Cervantes, among others with a startlingly modern tone; and a beautiful score depicting questionable behavior. Every possible impression of love—from the loftiest to the basest—is explored in this extraordinary opera.
The music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — continues to enthrall audiences around the world. His achievements in opera, in terms of beauty, vocal challenge, and dramatic insight, remain unsurpassed. The opera was originally set in Naples. With its natural beauty and abundant sunshine, the city became the equivalent of a tourist destination in the 18th century. It has been suggested that the preponderance of woodwinds in the score is meant to evoke the breezy atmosphere of the seashore.
When the young officers declare their sweethearts are the most faithful in the land, Alfonso laughs, saying no woman could be that virtuous. He suggests they bet on it. Dorabella and Fiordiligi are heartbroken at the idea of being separated from their beloved soldiers. Despina suggests the girls enjoy themselves and have fun while their men are away. When these exotic strangers pledge their instant love to the girls, Dorabella and Fiordiligi stand firm, claiming nothing will make them stray from their boyfriends.
Dorabella and Fiordiligi secretly admit they find these strangers rather attractive and decide to flirt a little. When the two soldiers reunite, Ferrando is furious to hear his Dorabella has betrayed him, and resolves to make Fiordiligi fall for his charms.
Fiordiligi, aware that her resolve is weakening, decides to run away with Dorabella. Before she can do so, however, Ferrando appears and once more pledges his undying love. Fiordiligi succumbs and agrees to marry him. The stage is set for a double wedding. However, just as the sisters are about to sign marriage contracts with their new suitors issued by Despina, disguised as a notary , a military march is heard. All six characters face off in one final battle of the sexes. Fingers are pointed, names are called, and all sorts of threats are made.
Do things get resolved? Do our four lovers get a happy ending? You be the judge. La scuola school is out for the day! Boy genius Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — was born in Salzburg, Austria, to a family of musicians his father was a well-known composer and his sister was an accomplished instrumentalist.
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