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T H E C A M PA I G N F O R

F l O R I d A G R A N d O P E R A

“It will be played as long as Italian opera exists.” --Ludwig van Beethoven

David Pershall Megan Marino Kevin ShortAndrew Owens Kevin Glavin

CASTRosina megan marino* (Nov 14, 17, 21) Hilary ginther* (Nov 15, 20, dec 3, 5)Count Almaviva Andrew Owens* Figaro david pershall* (Nov 14, 17, 21) brian James myer* (Nov 15, 20, dec 3, 5)Dr. Bartolo Kevin Short (Nov 14, 17, 21, dec 5) Kevin glavin (Nov 15, 20, dec 3)Don Basilio Alex Soare* Berta Eliza bonet*Conductor ramón TebarDirector marc Astafan Production Central City Opera

* = fgO debut

NOv 14 THru dEC 5

The BarBer of seville

by GiOAChinO ROSSini

Sung in italian with English and Spanish projected titles.

t o S U B S C R I B E : w w w . F G o . o R G | 1 . 8 0 0 . 7 4 1 . 1 0 1 0The Barber of Seville © Mark Kiryluk for Central City Opera

Il barbiere di Siviglia, or ”The Barber of Seville,” is considered one of the greatest comic operas ever composed. This opera traces the adventures of handsome young Count Almaviva as he spots the lovely Rosina and courts her in spite of her jealous

guardian’s attempts to thwart him. Of course, he would never have succeeded without help from

that crafty Figaro, who is much, much more than just a barber.

Witness the delicious unfolding of comic opera at its best: energetic young lovers foiling a buffoon’s

schemes; mistaken identities; a plot that turns and twists—all wrapped up in Rossini’s unmistakably masterful music.

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Norma is perhaps the opera that best exemplifies the great bel canto style and Bellini’s most successful composition. Set in Roman occupied Gaul, the druid priestess Norma has consorted with the enemy, the Roman leader Pollione, and has secretly borne him children. But his interests have shifted to Adalgisa, one of the temple virgins, and passions flare. Norma is driven to murderous jealousy by her lover’s infidelity and sees to it that the guilty atone for their crimes.

This opera has its scenes of pageantry and moments of ringing grandeur, but it by far rises to its greatest lyrical heights in the celebrated aria, “Casta diva.” The spectacular conclusion of Norma has been called one of the finest things in all musico-dramatic literature.

Catherine MartinDana Beth MillerMlada Khudoley Giancarlo Monsalve Frank Porretta

CASTnorma mlada Khudoley* (Jan 23, 30, feb 11, 13) mary Elizabeth Williams* (Jan 24, 26, 29)Adalgisa dana beth miller (Jan 23, 24, 26) Catherine martin* (Jan 29, 30, feb 11, 13)Pollione giancarlo monsalve* (Jan 23, 30, feb 11, 13) frank porretta (Jan 24, 26, 29)Oroveso burak bilgili Conductor giuseppe finzi* (Jan 23, 24, 26, 29) Anthony barrese (Jan 30, feb 11, 13)Director Nic muni*Production Cincinnati Opera

* = fgO debut

Mary Elizabeth Williams

Burak Bilgili

by VinCEnzO BEllini

JAN 23 THru fEb 13

“If I were shipwrecked, I would leave all of my other operas and try to save Norma.” --Vincenzo Bellini

Norma © Philip Groshong for Cincinnati Opera



CASTMarta Adrienn miksch* lisa daveda Karanas*Walter david danholt* Katja Anna gorbachyova* Bronka Kathryn day* Tadeusz John moore* Kapo/Overseer géraldine dulex*Conductor Steven mercurioDirector david pountney*Associate Director rob Kearley*Production bregenz festival

* = fgO debut

Mieczysław Weinberg’s opera The Passenger was written in the 1960s but was never produced until it appeared at the Bregenz Festival in Austria in 2010. Since then, it has been acclaimed as one of the great masterpieces of the 20th century. The music has been lauded at Houston Grand Opera, lyric Opera of Chicago, and the lincoln Center Festival in New York.

It tells the story of a passenger on an ocean liner with her husband, who is en route to a new diplomatic post in South America. She believes one of the other passengers may have been a prisoner in Auschwitz, where she had served as a guard. Her husband knows nothing of her past, and she finds herself in a harrowing, perilous situation.

Florida Grand Opera will present the same physical production that was seen in Bregenz, with its two-tiered design allowing the action to shift seamlessly between the ocean liner and the Auschwitz concentration camp. This South Florida premiere will be one of the most important musical events of the year.

by MiECzySlAW WEinBERG

“A perfect masterpiece.” --Dmitri Shostakovich

Daveda Karanas David Danholt Kathryn DayAnna GorbachyovaAdrienn Miksch John Moore

The Passenger © Lynn Lane for Houston Grand Opera

Apr 2 THru Apr 9

by MiECzySłAW WEinBERG

Pa engerTHE

Sung in multiple languages with English and Spanish projected titles.


donizetti’s delightful Don Pasquale is one of the pillars of Italian comic opera, and its scintillating coloratura and sparkling, spirited ensembles make it a richly rewarding musical experience.

There’s no fool like an old fool, particularly when it comes to love and money. don Pasquale, worried that his wealth will be squandered by his scheming nephew Ernesto, sets out to find himself a wife. Unhappy that his nephew wishes to do the same, he orders Ernesto, who lives

with him, to clear out, which complicates Ernesto’s plans to marry his beloved Norina. don Pasquale, having no particular woman in mind, is quickly infatuated with a charming lady his friend dr. Malatesta introduces as his convent-educated sister. It is in fact Norina in disguise, and as soon as the pretend marriage takes place, she becomes Pasquale’s worst nightmare.

Don Pasqualeby GAETAnO DOnizETTi

“It’s one of the funniest operas ever composed.” --Lisa Simeone, WORLD OF OPERA host

Marco nisticòKristopher irmiter Sydney Mancasola Jesús Álvarez

CASTDon Pasquale Kristopher irmiternorina Sydney mancasola (may 7, 10, 14) Elena galván (may 8, 13)Ernesto Jesús Álvarez* (may 7, 10, 14) daniel bates (may 8, 13)Dr. Malatesta marco Nisticò* Conductor ramón TebarDirector renaud doucetProduction Scottish Opera

* = fgO debut

mAy 7 THru mAy 14

Don Pasquale © KK dundas for Scottish Opera


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OPENING NIGHT SATURDAYS SATURDAY

The Barber of Seville Nov 14 at 7 PmNorma Jan 23 at 7 PmThe Passenger Apr 2 at 7 PmDon Pasquale may 7 at 7 Pm

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The Barber of Seville Dec 5 at 7:30 PmNorma Feb 13 at 7:30 Pm




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n Upper Orchestra $142 — $142

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n mezzanine $126 — $126

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n Upper Balcony $34 — $34

FORT LAUDERDALE SUBSCRIPTION PRICING

Florida Grand Opera’s policy is no refunds or cancellations. Tickets may be exchanged prior to a performance during regular ticket office hours. Full series subscribers are exempt from exchange fees (excluding phone exchanges). Casting and repertoire are subject to change.

Group discounts and transportation from selected points available. For information call 1.800.741.1010 and ask for Group Sales.

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