BEMF Chamber Opera Series
George Frideric Handel: Acis and Galatea| Host: | |
| Type: | |
| Network: | Global |
| Date: | Saturday, November 28, 2009 |
| Time: | 8:00pm - 10:00pm |
| Location: | New England Conservatory's Jordan Hall |
| Street: | 30 Gainsborough Street |
| City/Town: | Boston, MA |
Description
George Frideric Handel: Acis and Galatea - the chamber version of 1718
Paul O'Dette and Stephen Stubbs, Musical Directors
Gilbert Blin, Stage Director
Anna Watkins, Costume Designer
featuring:
Aaron Sheehan as Acis
Teresa Wakim as Galatea
Jason McStoots as Damon
Douglas Williams as Polyphemus
Zachary Wilder as Coridon
Proclaimed “the highlight of local opera presentations,” the Boston Early Music Festival’s stunning period productions of Baroque operas have become a must-see event for opera lovers from around the world. In its second annual Chamber Opera Series, BEMF presents the original 1718 chamber version of Handel’s lovely pastoral opera Acis and Galatea, led by musical directors Paul O’Dette and Stephen Stubbs, stage director Gilbert Blin, and costume designer Anna Watkins.
The story depicts the love affair between the nymph Galatea and the shepherd Acis, who must endure a long separation. Tenor Aaron Sheehan and soprano Teresa Wakim will appear in the title roles, accompanied by the three-time Grammy-nominated Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble.
Tickets: $19, $38, $49, $64, $100
617-661-1812 or www.bemf.org
Paul O'Dette and Stephen Stubbs, Musical Directors
Gilbert Blin, Stage Director
Anna Watkins, Costume Designer
featuring:
Aaron Sheehan as Acis
Teresa Wakim as Galatea
Jason McStoots as Damon
Douglas Williams as Polyphemus
Zachary Wilder as Coridon
Proclaimed “the highlight of local opera presentations,” the Boston Early Music Festival’s stunning period productions of Baroque operas have become a must-see event for opera lovers from around the world. In its second annual Chamber Opera Series, BEMF presents the original 1718 chamber version of Handel’s lovely pastoral opera Acis and Galatea, led by musical directors Paul O’Dette and Stephen Stubbs, stage director Gilbert Blin, and costume designer Anna Watkins.
The story depicts the love affair between the nymph Galatea and the shepherd Acis, who must endure a long separation. Tenor Aaron Sheehan and soprano Teresa Wakim will appear in the title roles, accompanied by the three-time Grammy-nominated Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble.
Tickets: $19, $38, $49, $64, $100
617-661-1812 or www.bemf.org
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