The Opera Company of Philadelphia
presents a Double Bill of Two One-Act Operas:
L'enfant et les sortlieges
&Gianni Schicchi
Family behaving badly...
This double-bill of short operas from the early 20th Century proves that not only youngsters are prone to acting up! First, in Ravel's classic L'enfant et les sortilèges, an ill-behaved child meets a rude awakening when the inanimate objects in his nursery and garden come to life and turn on him. A rarely-performed work that demands a large, sweeping orchestra and a host of strong voices, this tuneful, whimsical work is a treat for all. Then, an aged relative passes away, leaving behind a family to quarrel over his fortune. Enter the title character in Gianni Schicchi, who has an artful plan that will distribute his riches with a more even (but perhaps morally dubious) hand - all in the name of love. Featuring the renowned aria, "O mio babbino caro," Gianni Schicchi is a comic, melodic masterpiece.
Schedule Details:
Friday, April 24, 2009 at 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 26, 2009 at 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, May 1, 2009 at 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 3, 2009 at 2:30 p.m.
Estimated Running Time: 2 hours, 20 minutes
All performances take place at the Academy of Music, http://www.academyofmusic.org/fs_direc.htm
Buy Tickets:
ONLINE: http://operaphila.org/tickets/buy-tickets.shtml BY PHONE: Call Ticket Philadelphia at (215) 893-1018, seven days a week, 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. IN PERSON: Kimmel Center Box Office located on the corner of Broad and Spruce Streets, seven days a week, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Dr. Spencer will be appearing in the Chorus of
L'enfant et les sortileges.
The Choir of the Church of the Holy Trinity, Rittenhouse Square
Sundays at 11 a.m. - service including motets, anthems and chant
First Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m. - Choral Evensong service
Recordings of each week's choral music can be heard here:
http://www.htrit.org/anthems-and-motets/
Check the Church website for updates of other concerts:
http://www.htrit.org/concerts-and-performances/04/
Dr. Spencer performs weekly with this professional ensemble,
under the direction of Dr. John French.
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