Il Trittico: Woody Allen, William Friedkin Direct Three One-Act Puccini Operas for LA Opera
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion (Los Angeles, CA)
Rated 3.8 by 55 members who went.
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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38 Member Reviews
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- Linda F.
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Linda F.
Member since 2005
10 Reviews
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It was beautifully staged and fabulously done. I loved it! Woody Allen's direction of the third part was brilliant.
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- j8535
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j8535
Member since 2008
1 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!!
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- Doofus McGee
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Doofus McGee
Member since 2005
4 Reviews
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The Woody-Allen-directed Gianni Schicchi was delightful and could have made for a satisfying evening on its own. Not being a frequent opera-goer myself, I found the 3 hour 50 minute running time of the whole night frankly exhausting. No doubt, the music is gorgeous as is most of the singing (the soprano playing Suor Angelica was superb), but perhaps a diptych rather than triptych would be ideal. Il Tabarro seems like an overlong filler.
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- Len L.
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Len L.
Member since 2005
4 Reviews
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An outstanding performance with a wonderful cast and fabulous sets
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- Dr. Beverly Crain
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Dr. Beverly Crain
Member since 2005
3 Reviews
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Strong production and very entertaining.
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- Charlotte Foster
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Charlotte Foster
Member since 2008
1 Reviews
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It was exceptional! The best opera(s) yet!
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- Bonnie P.
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Bonnie P.
Member since 2004
7 Reviews
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The first two were good. The third opera directed by Woody Allen was terrific. I had my doubts, but I hope to see more by him.
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- Suzanne Collins
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Suzanne Collins
Member since 2007
1 Reviews
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All three of the short operas were superbly sung, directed and designed. The Suor Angelica held the high point of the evening which was the soprano singing the title role in her climactic aria. Supporting singer/actors were excellent also. No overacting, no extraneous arm waving .. simply full, passionate performances. This is true of all three operas. Of course, Gianni Schicci was so funny, with director Woody Allen bringing his unique style to a well-sung, well-acted comic opera. Everyone in the audience was laughing out loud throughout and loving how perfectly the style expressed the music.
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- Eric S.
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Eric S.
Member since 2008
1 Reviews
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- Philip M.
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Philip M.
Member since 2004
29 Reviews
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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.
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- Harry Butler
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Harry Butler
Member since 2004
3 Reviews
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Excellent seats (Row V, 44 & 45, Main Orch). Set design, direction, conducting and singing for all 3 one-act operas was outstanding - one of the finest productions ever by L.A. Opera.
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- Anonymous Member
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Anonymous Member
Member since 2004
2 Reviews
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The evening was spectacular!!!!!! The finest singing was, of course,
Suor Angelica - but they all were first class. It was a memorable blending
of Hollywood and Opera. Absolutely the best!!
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- irina addes
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irina addes
Member since 2004
5 Reviews
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Woody Allen's direction was hilarious.
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- Jill Banks Barad
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Jill Banks Barad
Member since 2005
3 Reviews
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Singing, staging were excellent. The first two operas had some minor slow sections. Suor Angelica was slow getting started but the lead singer was terrific when she got going. Gianni was funny, well acted and great singing
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- Yunona Hagopjanian
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Yunona Hagopjanian
Member since 2008
1 Reviews
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It was great, beautiful performance! Set designs, vocals, music-everything was great! I was at the last performance; otherwise I'd go again!
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- Anonymous Member
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Anonymous Member
Member since 2007
3 Reviews
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I am not a great opera goer and don't know a lot about it but I really enjoyed the evening, particularly the Woody Allen directed "Gianni Schicchi" set in Florence. It was hilarious and would be accessible and appropriate even to people who do not consider themselves opera lovers. The audience loved it and gave it a standing ovation.
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- Anonymous Member
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Anonymous Member
Member since 2007
1 Reviews
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the sets are amazingly breathtaking! the 2nd act is kinda slow but the last act definitely picks it up.
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- Rodney L.
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Rodney L.
Member since 2005
25 Reviews
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Woody Allen was brilliant with Gianni Schicci
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- James McDaniels
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James McDaniels
Member since 2007
5 Reviews
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A near perfect night at the opera! Great music, sets, direction, and singing. It really doesn't get much better then this.
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- Anonymous Member
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Anonymous Member
Member since 2008
1 Reviews
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Wonderful production and great seats!!!!!! what a bargain!
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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.
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.
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.
