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Il Trittico: Woody Allen, William Friedkin Direct Three One-Act Puccini Operas for LA Opera

Dorothy Chandler Pavilion (135 N. Grand Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90012)
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The Los Angeles Opera presents Il Trittico, an evening of three one-act operas by Giacomo Puccini. Two Academy Award-winning directors have joined forces to create this production; William Friedkin directs Il Tabarro and Suor Angelica, and Woody Allen makes his opera debut directing Gianni Schicchi.

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The last date listed for Il Trittico was Friday September 26, 2008 / 7:30pm.

Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
135 N. Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012
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(213) 972-8001 LA Opera (213)-972-0711 (Dance at the MC)
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38 Goldstar Member Reviews

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A rather mixed bag. First act was typical mediocre opera (bad acting, good singing, trite story), middle act was quite moving, last act very well done but evening is too long. Parking is ridiculous!!
Written on Sep 12 2008

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An outstanding performance with a wonderful cast and fabulous sets
Written on Oct 02 2008

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A four hour evening that certainly didn't feel like it. Loved all three one-act operas. The sets were phenomenal, the singing wonderful, the orchestra fabulous. And fortunately, because the first two are tragedies, Woody Allen's take on the last one was as silly and funny as one could hope. Another terrific night at the L.A. Opera, and with 1/2 price tix, an opportunity for us to go to something we never could afford otherwise.
Written on Sep 29 2008

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One of the best operas (really three of the best) that I've seen in LA.
Written on Sep 12 2008

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Description

Award-winning film directors William Friedkin and Woody Allen join forces to create a new cinematic production of Puccini's trio of one-act operas. <p>Bringing fresh insight to Puccini's trilogy of one-act operas will be two Academy Award-winning filmmakers. William Friedkin will direct Il Tabarro and Suor Angelica and Woody Allen will make his opera debut directing Gianni Schicchi. Tony Award-winning production designer Santo Loquasto (who has worked on more than 20 Woody Allen films) will design all three operas. On the podium will be Music Director James Conlon. </p> <p>Il Tabarro ("The Cloak"), the story of a passionate love triangle that leads to a tragic end, features Mark Delavan, Salvatore Licitra and Anja Kampe. Suor Angelica ("Sister Angelica") tells the heart-rending tale of a cloistered nun with a worldly secret, and it features some of Puccini's most meltingly beautiful melodies, including the poignant "Senza Mamma." Sondra Radvanovsky returns to sing the title role, and mezzo Larissa Diadkova makes her Company debut. Gianni Schicchi, a romantic comedy that takes a page from Dante, features Thomas Allen in his debut in the title role along with soprano Laura Tatulescu and tenor Saimir Pirgu, who make their company debuts. </p>