Washington National Opera Performs Peter Grimes at The Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center - Opera House (2700 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20566)
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The last date listed for Peter Grimes was Thursday March 26, 2009 / 7:30pm.
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Beethoven's Eroica at Boston Symphony Hall
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The Handel and Haydn Society continues its 2011-12 season with a program celebrating historical heroes. The showpiece of the night is Beethoven's groundbreaking Eroica symphony, conducted by Jean-Marie Zeitouni. Eroica means "heroic" and the piece was intended as a tribute to Napoleon Bonaparte. The work represents the beginning of a period of large scale, emotionally complex and technically rigorous works for the composer. The program also features Haydn's Symphony No. 48, nicknamed "Maria Theresia" after the Holy Roman Empress, another hero in keeping with the theme. The nickname fits the regal, dramatic piece perfectly. The evening will begin with a concert staple, Beethoven's Egmont overture, a musical portrayal of the battle between oppression and freedom. The hero in this piece is the title character, the Count of Egmont, who fought against the Spanish Inquisition in the Netherlands and died for it. Learn More
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Excellent. If you like opera, you will love it.Written on Mar 27 2009
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We didn't like the opera very much, although the staging and singing were fine. Very discordant music.Written on Mar 27 2009
HOWEVER, as always, Goldstar's services were excellent.
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More Information About Peter Grimes
Website
http://www.dc-opera.org/ourseason/petergrimes.asp
Description
<p>Hailed as “the Grimes of the post-Vickers generation” (Opera News), British tenor Christopher Ventris stars in WNO’s company premiere of Peter Grimes. With its haunting, sea-tossed score and profound psychological insight, Benjamin Britten’s work tells the tale of Peter Grimes, a lonely fisherman who is persecuted and accused of murder.</p> <p>In a sea of enraged villagers, his only support comes from schoolmistress Ellen Orford (Patricia Racette) and Captain Balstrode (Alan Held). Known for her musical and dramatic mastery, American soprano Patricia Racette’s Ellen Orford was recently praised for “uncommon vocal vibrancy” and “dramatic intensity” (The New York Times).</p> <p>American bass-baritone Alan Held, a WNO favorite lauded for his “solid baritone and stalwart presence” (The New York Times), will sing the role of Captain Balstrode in this riveting production from Santa Fe Opera.</p> <p>See why Peter Grimes has become the most performed 20th-century British opera in the international repertoire.</p> <p>Performed in English with English supertitles.</p>
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.