… and from Hedy Weiss | September 30, 2021 Donning sunglasses, tying his necktie around his head, for one brief, hilarious moment Nemorino was an Italian Elvis, one with absolutely no plans to leave the building.
Thoroughly soused after chugging the full bottle of elixir, he was no longer the impoverished, timid, love-sick waiter. Savoring the silences between phrases, sending Donizetti’s heartfelt melodies to Lyric’s rafters, Castronovo revealed the full force of Nemorino’s hopeful yearning.Īnd, like the rest of his cast, he is a skillful actor. Encouraged by Adina’s hidden tear, Nemorino begins to believe she might actually care for him. Aided by an empathic orchestra, his simple, lyrical phrases had room to breathe. The opera’s most famous aria, “Una furtiva lagrima (A single secret tear),” is a showcase for tenors, and Castronovo’s performance took us into the deepest recesses of its slow, uncluttered melodies. Castronovo is one of the world’s finest tenors, and he brought the full power of his warm, virile voice to the role. Volunteers should arrive at least 15 minutes early to sign in.Review of opening night of L’elisir d’amore, September 26, 2021 The cast includes Carlos Alvarez, Frank Lopardo, and Dina Kuznetsova.Īuditions take place at the Civic Opera House at 20 N. Rehearsals start January 3 performances run January 21 through February 17.
Those chosen to appear in the production, directed by Stefan Vizioli, will be paid $15 per rehearsal or performance. They must have the ability to rappel down a rope.
Parts for women include Monterone's Daughter, a "young-looking, beautiful" woman who will appear topless five Classical Women, some of whom will appear topless and who should be "courtesan types" two women who will wear tall platform shoes and must have a good sense of balance (and may also appear topless) and three noblewomen, who will remain fully clothed.įinally, the company is looking for four male little people of four feet, ten inches or less to play abductors. The Lyric is seeking six younger men to play "Classical Men" for the production: they will wear "physique-revealing toga outfits" and must be able to climb ropes and ladders four slightly older guards should be "robust and commanding," and should also have climbing ability.
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