Mia Mandineau, left, and Ashley Zielezinski have the lead roles of sisters Fiordiligi and Dorabella, respectively, within the Hillman Opera manufacturing of Mozart's “Cosi fan tutte,” which opens Nov. 14 on the Marvel Theater within the State College of New York at Fredonia. .
Hillman Opera on the State College of New York at Fredonia presents Mozart's sharp comedy “That's what everybody does.” with three performances on the Robert W. Marvel Theater this November.
Hillman opera producer Donald I. Marrazzo, assistant professor of voice and director of opera research, describes “That's what everybody does.” like a “beautiful manufacturing” by director Paul Mockovak, distinguished professor within the Division of Theater and Dance.
He additionally cited Hyla Stellhorn's lavish units and Jessica Lustig's beautiful rococo costumes as highlights. They’re each Theater and Dance academics.
“Emily Schaad (director of orchestral actions) leads a implausible forged, refrain and orchestra composed completely of Fredonia Faculty of Music college students.” Marrazzo stated. “Cosi fan tutte' presents an countless parade of beautiful arias and ensembles.”
Efficiency dates and instances are Thursday, November 14 and Friday, November 15 at 7:30 pm, with a matinee at 2 pm on Sunday, November 17. There isn’t any presentation on Saturday.
Set within the Bay of Naples within the 18th century, “That's what everybody does.” is a bittersweet meditation on girls's constancy towards a backdrop of disguises, false goodbyes, and deception. Satisfied of ladies's infidelity, the cynical Don Alfonso provokes his buddies Ferrando and Guglielmo by questioning the loyalty of their fiancées, the sisters Dorabella and Fiordiligi.
To show his declare, Don Alfonso proposes the next plan: that they notify their fiancées that they will struggle after which return disguised as troopers, able to do something to seduce the lonely fiancées.
together with his “actual” After the disappearance of their lovers, Fiordiligi and Dorabella appear outraged when their servant Despina (Don Alfonso's confederate) introduces the 2 troopers into their home, who rapidly show very persuasive.
At first, the 2 sisters virtuously reject them, however quickly they permit themselves to be seduced by these new suitors who, below a false id, progressively develop into disillusioned once they see that their fiancés betray them. “Everybody does that!” (“That's what everybody does.”), says Don Alfonso, excited to have confirmed his idea. The terrified sisters are horrified by the deception and the 2 males initially discover it troublesome to forgive, nonetheless, Don Alfonso suggests an answer that may depart the viewers pleasantly stunned.
The principle forged contains Mia Mandineau (Class of 2025, Grasp of Vocal Efficiency) as Fiordiligi, Ashley Zielezinski (Class of 2025, Music Training) as Dorabella, Andrew George (Class of 2026, Grasp of Vocal Efficiency) as Ferrando, Dominic Townsend (Class of 2026, Music Training and Vocal Efficiency) as Guglielmo, Mia Sorgi (Class of 2026, Music Training and Vocal Efficiency) as Despina and Patrick Connolly (Class of 2026, Grasp of Vocal Efficiency) as Don Alfonso.
“My hope is that our audiences, each new and skilled, will fall in love with the genius, magnificence and wit of Mozart's music.” Marrazzo stated.
The producer highlighted that Mozart was a musical prodigy from the age of six and is taken into account by many to be one of the best musician of all time.
“'Cosi fan tutte' is certainly one of his finest operas,” Marrazzo stated. “This stunning new manufacturing might be a feast for the eyes and ears and might be an exquisite alternative for viewers members to find the unbelievable expertise now we have right here at Fredonia.”
Tickets can be found on-line 24/7 at https://www.fredonia.edu/tickets. Tickets may also be bought on Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays by telephone between 9am and 3pm at 716-673-3501 or in particular person on the campus field workplace within the Williams Heart throughout the identical hours.
“That's what everybody does.” is sponsored by Gugino and Ryel Monetary as a part of the 2024-25 Lake Shore Financial savings Season. Extra assist is offered by Hillman Opera Patrons, Pals of Rockefeller Arts Heart, The E. Louise Hoag Fund, and the Neighborhood Basis for Better Buffalo's Oliver G. and Sarah Sloan Bauman Fund for the Arts.
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