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Opera Parallèle performs Osvaldo Golijov's Ainadamar at Lam Research Theater on Sunday, February 17, 2013
Nicole Paiement’s New Music Ensemble and Opera Parallèle perform Osvaldo Golijov's Ainadamar
2013-02-17
Lam Research Theater @ YBCA
701 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
2:00 PM, Sunday, February 17, 2013
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One Act
[2:06 PM lights down]
- Opening
- First Image: MARIANA
- Second Image: FEDERICO
- Third Image: MARGARITA
[show ends 3:36 PM]
Performers
The Cast
- Marnie Breckenridge as Margarita Xirgu: soprano vox;
- Lisa Chavez as Federico García Lorca: mezzo soprano vox;
- Maya Kherani as Nuria: soprano vox;
- John Bischoff as Tripaldi: baritone vox;
- Jesus Montoya as Ruiz Alonso: vox;
- Andres Ramirez as Bullfighter: vox;
- Ryan Bradford as Teacher: vox;
- San Francisco Girls Chorus;
- Women’s Chorus;
- SFCM New Music Ensemble;
- Flamenco dancers led by La Tania
Production Credits
- Osvaldo Golijov: composer;
- Nicole Paiement: artistic director, conductor;
- Brian Staufenbiel: stage director, concept designer;
- La Tania: choreographer, dancer.
Notes
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Wow, I forgot how powerful the music and singing was for this opera. What a treat! Of course, with a subtitle 'Fountain of Tears' it shouldn't have surprised me how overwhelmingly sad the mood was, but somehow I forgot that part in between first hearing the piece and then seeing it today. I highly recommend seeing this one if a revival comes your way. And if you enjoy spanish classical music (such as Joaquín Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez or Gil Evans' Sketches of Spain), I also recommend tracking down a recording of this work: at present time, there is only one, featuring Dawn Upshaw and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. If you buy it from Amazon, disregard the negative reviews. Any idiot can post a comment there, and it shows!
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