Washington National Opera Presents A View from the Bridge: Operatic Setting of Arthur Miller
The Kennedy Center - Opera House (2700 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20566)
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The last date listed for A View from the Bridge was Saturday November 17, 2007 / 7:00pm.
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Goldstar Member Reviews
Pat Houser
Excellent opera, extremely well performed. The orchestra overwhelmed the tenor (Rudolpho) occasionally, but overall it was a moving performance of an unusual opera.Written on Nov 15 2007
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This was a very good production and very timely in its subject matter. It makes you think about the immigration problems we face today.Written on Dec 02 2007
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Eileen L.
The music and set design are spectacular. The cadence to this modern English speaking opera is very different from lyric Italian operas with their arias and duets, but it's very well done.Written on Nov 16 2007
The chorus serves as an excellent modern version of the Greek Chorus and one can envision the three muses in Eddie's dock friends.
This is very well done and worth seeing!
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More Information About A View from the Bridge
Description
Set in post-war New York, A View from the Bridge tells the tale of Brooklyn longshoreman Eddie Carbone, whose desire for his adult niece, Catherine, leads to disaster in his community and home. Composer William Bolcom collaborated closely with Arthur Miller to set View as an opera, a partnership that resulted in a truly memorable theatrical experience. Classic opera themes of love, loyalty and betrayal meld with Bolcom's masterful score—a veritable history of American musical culture, incorporating doo-wop, blues and American standards. The perfect opera for first-time attendees and operaphiles alike, A View from the Bridge offers a uniquely American operatic event unlike anything else you'll see this year.
Composed by William Bolcom
Libretto by Arnold Weinstein and Arthur Miller
Production from Lyric Opera of Chicago
Washington premiere
Sung in English with English supertitles
About the Ticket Supplier: Washington National Opera
As the resident opera company of the Kennedy Center, Washington National Opera (WNO) draws on a rich history to offer high-quality grand opera featuring internationally acclaimed artists. Additionally, WNO serves as a vital resource throughout the Washington metro area, bringing opera to a broad public through its award-winning education and community programs.