School of Music: Opera scenes
Conductor - Kensho Watanabe
Director - Madison Supino
July 8th at 6:30 pm
Lenna Hall
Samson et Dalila (15')
– Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921)
Act II:
Samson, Recherchant Ma Présence
J’ai Gravi la Montagne
Oui. Déjàpar trois fois
Dalila – Anna Maria Vacca
Le Grand-Prêtre – Ethan Neal
Piano – Joel Harder
Don Giovanni (20')
– Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
ACT I:
Alfin Siam Liberati - La ci darem la mano
Fermati Scellerato - Ah fuggi il tradior
Mi Par Ch’Oggi Il Demonio Si Diverta - Non Ti Fidar
Povera Scenturata
Don Ottavio Son Morto - Or Sai chi l’onore
Don Giovanni – Dean Tarriff
Zerlina – Haley Guerra
Donna Elvira – Victoria McGrath
Donna Anna – Hannah Verduzco
Don Ottavio – Jaydon Beleford
Piano – Lynn Kompass
Harpsichord – Raphael Chou
Dialogues des Carmelités
- Francis Poulenc (1899-1963)
Act II, scene ii
Blanche de la Force – Zoe Brooks
Mother Marie – Maria Jo Phelps
Piano – Raphael Chou
Der Schauspieldirektor (7')
– Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
Terzett: Ich bin die erste Sängerin
Madame Herz - Galilea Ramos-Bruno
Mademoiselle Silberklang - Penelope Teague
Monsieur Vogelsang – Antoin Marshall
Piano – Stephen Hargreaves
Pagliacci (11')
– Ruggero Leoncavallo (1857-1919)
Nedda! Silvio, a quest’ora
Decidi Il Mio Destin
Non Mi…tentar
E Allor Perché Di’, Tu M’hai stregato
Silvio – Brendon Rapushaj
Nedda – Ella Canney
Piano – Mark Trawka
SAMSON ET DALILA
Dalila rejoices. She knows she will soon win over the conquering hero, Samson, and bring victory for her people. As she prays over her impending conquest, the High Priest of Dagon arrives to enlist Dalila, hoping to bribe her into turning Samson in. She reveals she never loved Samson — her hatred of all Hebrews and the promise of vengeance spur the pair on as they swear death to Samson.
DON GIOVANNI
At Zerlina’s wedding celebration, Don Giovanni isolates and seduces the young girl with the promise of marriage. Donna Elvira arrives just in time to rescue Zerlina, escaping with her. Don Ottavio and Donna Anna arrive, searching for the still unknown killer of Donna Anna’s father. Don Giovanni pledges himself to the cause before Donna Elvira arrives again, warning the couple not to trust Don Giovanni. He dismisses her, and Don Giovanni and Donna Elvira take their leave, but Donna Anna realizes that Don Giovanni is none other than the man who murdered her father. She makes Don Ottavio swear an oath of vengeance.
DIALOGUES OF THE CARMELITES
In the midst of the French Revolution, Blanche has run away from the convent, seeking sanctuary in the home of her father. Mother Marie finds her, imploring Blanche to join her. Blanche admits to her lifelong state of fear and states it is only right the world should despise her. She reveals that her father has been guillotined only weeks ago, and she has been forced to serve her former servants. Mother Marie gives her the address of a safe house, and urges Blanche to find the courage to join her sisters.
DER SCHAUSPIELDIREKTOR
In a battle of the sopranos, the esteemed diva Madame Herz and wide-eyed ingenue Mademoiselle Silberklang vie for who is truly the prima donna. Monsieur Vogelsang attempts to keep the peace and reach an agreement before the two divas do each other in.
PAGLIACCI
Nedda has just defended herself from the lecherous Tonio when her lover, Silvio, appears. He implores Nedda to run away with him, leaving her aggressive husband Canio and the commedia lifestyle she is trapped in behind. She resists, fearful of what may happen to both of them if Canio found out. Silvio reminds her of the strength of their love, and Nedda agrees to flee with him.