Three Decembers Chamber Opera Starring Jake Heggie and Frederica von Stade
Cal Performances' Zellerbach Hall (Bancroft Way and Telegraph Avenue Berkeley, CA 94720)
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The last date listed for Three Decembers was Sunday December 14, 2008 / 3:00pm.
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Vivian N.
Some of the music was gorgeous, but would not be able to sit thru the story again. The kids complained how mother had a career instead of them. Flicka's part was terrific. All 3 singers great.Written on Dec 16 2008
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Fabulous work and wonderful performances. Kudos to SF Opera & Cal Performances for commissioning and supporting this work!Written on Dec 15 2008
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Quotes & Highlights
- "Heggie has given the distinguished mezzo-soprano a role of a lifetime, and she fills it with style, charm, musical savvy, and great singing." --Houston Chronicle
Description
Two of the Bay Area’s best-loved musical artists, composer Jake Heggie (Dead Man Walking) and mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade, reunite for this poignant chamber opera based on a play by Terrance McNally (Master Class). The emotionally charged story reveals the loving but often strained relationship between a successful, Tony-nominated actress and her two adult children -- an unhappily married daughter and a gay son. Long-held secrets are revealed and reconciled as the three prepare to attend the award ceremony, reminding them of the importance of family.
Music by Jake Heggie
Libretto by Gene Scheer
Based on an original play by Terrence McNally
Patrick Summers, conductor
Leonard Foglia, director
Jake Heggie & Patrick Summers, piano
Cast: Frederica von Stade, Keith Phares and Kristin Clayton
Sung in English with English supertitles.
Three Decembers (Last Acts) is supported by a grant from The James Irvine Foundation.
Commissioned by Houston Grand Opera, San Francisco Opera, and Cal Performances.
This special production is a co-production with San Francisco Opera and Houston Grand Opera.
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