San Francisco Symphony Performs Gilbert & Sullivan's Iolanthe
Davies Symphony Hall (201 Van Ness San Francisco, CA 94102)
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The last date listed for Gilbert & Sullivan's Iolanthe was Thursday June 18, 2009 / 8:00pm.
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Goldstar Member Reviews
harry dixon
No supertitles.Written on Jun 19 2009
No libretto in program.
Production did not work.
As always, worst auditorium in the world.
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Joe R.
A wonderful evening of Gilbertt & Sullivan with a cleverly staged production featuing a talented cast supported by the excellent SF Symphony and impressive chorus (altho they had some problmes with staging and in aync). Cute corrps de ballet, beautiful costumes (some were cumbersome for the staging). Strongly recommend, even if you hare not a G/S fan!Written on Jun 19 2009
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Henry Carrey
They did a good job of making the production fit the stage and I am amazed at how well the orchestra stage right followed the conductor with the ballerina fairies in the way . Cute idea to have the ballerinas dancing around - although in some of the scenes (e.g. love duet) they were distracting . I liked the way the chorus was stationed above the action so that it looked as if all the fairies were singing. Costuming, lighting and staging was great . Not sure the lighted hula hoops added anything but the hats were hilarious . Lots of British stars with the right style and accents . Lord Chancellor was excellent except for occasional mugging . Iolanthe (mezzo ) was my favorite - what a gorgeous voice and a fine actress . Phyllis was excellent - heavier soprano voice than I am used to in the part but wonderful singing and superb acting . Three soloist fairies were very good . Ararat and Tolloller did a fine job good voices - though I suspect in grand opera I would hear more of their real voices . So much was miked I wasn't sure what I was hearing . Nice voice for Strephon but he was having trouble with all the staging and dialogue he was asked to do Opening night jitters I am sure . The Fairy Queen sang and acted well even though she had some flubs and I kept worrying that she would fall as she seemed a bit older than the rest ofthe cast . Some of the tempi were taken a little too fast so that noone who didn't know what the chorus was singing would have a clue ( e.g. Young Strephon is the kind of Lout , Act I Finale . In fact , supertitles might have been a good idea . Still , I would definitely recommend to both G&S fans and the general public.Written on Jun 19 2009
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Goldstar Member
It exceeded our expectations. The costumes,voices,acting and dance were wonderful. It was a thoroughly enjoyable experience.Written on Jun 19 2009
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More Information About Gilbert & Sullivan's Iolanthe
Website
http://www.sfsymphony.org/season/Event.aspx?eventid=27406
Description
<p>George Manahan, conductor
Joélle Harvey, Leila - soprano
Sally Matthews, Phyllis - soprano
Joyce Castle, Queen of the Fairies - mezzo-soprano
Sasha Cooke, Iolanthe - mezzo-soprano
Ginger Costa-Jackson, Celia - mezzo-soprano
Katherine Lerner, Fleta - mezzo-soprano
Alfie Boe, Thomas, Earl of Tolloller - tenor
Richard Suart, Lord Chancellor - baritone
Lucas Meachem, Strephon - baritone
Paul Whelan, George, Earl of Montararat - baritone
Robert Lloyd, Private Willis - bass
Directed by Patricia Birch
San Francisco Symphony Chorus</p>
<p>George Manahan of New York City Opera leads the San Francisco Symphony and guest performers in a whimsical semi-staged production of Iolanthe. This 1883 satiric operetta savages a peerage that values birth over merit while entertaining with a love story of shepherds and shepherdesses, bluebloods and fairies. Along with bubbling music, we’re treated to jokes about deadwood politicians and gender battles.</p>
<p>Meet Richard Suart for an exclusive signing of his book, They’d none of ‘em be missed, immediately following the concert at the Symphony Store in the lobby.</p>
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