Opera

LAKE GEORGE OPERA AT SARATOGA

July 8 - 18

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The Spa Little Theater creates an intimate operatic experience unmatched in this area. Lake George Opera at Saratoga's talented orchestra is distinctively positioned above the stage, generating a dramatic feel for audience goers. The 480-seat theater is located on the grounds of the beautiful Saratoga Spa State Park and is easily accessible to Opera patrons. The theater is handicapped accessible, nicely air conditioned and has parking nearby. Call the Opera office for any additional information.

Carmen

Georges Bizet

Sung in French with projected English translations

July 8 - 7:30pm

July 10 - 7:30pm

July 12 - 2:00pm

July 14 - 2:00pm

July 16 - 7:30pm

July 18 - 2:00pm

The carefree gypsy Carmen seduces a young soldier, Don Jos￩, who sacrifices everything for her. When she casts him aside in favor of the dashing matador Escamillo, a passionate confrontation brings a devastating ending. With some of opera's best-loved melodies and some of its most intense drama performed in the intimate Spa Little Theater, this Carmen promises a moving and memorable experience!

Featuring company debuts by Kendall Gladen (Los Angeles Opera, Florida Grand Opera) as Carmen, Joshua Kohl (Dallas Opera, Utah Opera) as Don Jose, Darren Stokes (Lyric Opera of Chicago, Washington National Opera) as Escamillo, and former LGOS young artists Emily Newton as Micaela and Christopher Temporelli as Zuniga. Jose Maria Condemi (The Barber of Seville, 2006) directs and LGOS Artistic Director Curtis Tucker conducts. Artists subject to change

Viva La Mamma

(Le Convenienze ed Inconvenienze Teatrali)

Gaetano Donizetti

Sung in Italian with projected English translations

July 9 - 7:30pm

July 11 - 2:00pm

July 15 - 7:30pm

July 17 - 2:00pm

Both sopranos want top billing, the tenor doesn't know the language, and the impresario just tries to hold it all together. Enter an outlandish Stage Mom and you have the makings of a hilarious comic opera. With this little known gem by the composer of L'elisir d'amore, Lucia di Lammermoor, and Don Pasquale, we laugh with you and at ourselves while enjoying colorful characters, absurd situations, and beautiful singing.

Richard Holmes (Metropolitan Opera) and Jennifer Roderer (New York City Opera) are joined by Elizabeth Andrews Roberts (Violetta in La Traviata, 2008) and members of the 2010 Apprentice Artist Program in a new production directed by Nelson Sheeley (Don Pasquale, 2009) and conducted by John Douglas (La Vie Parisienne, 2007). Artists subject to change

Free opera previews at the Spa Little Theater one hour before all performances.

SUBSCRIPTIONS & PRICES

Two-Opera Subscription only

Orchestra A: $ 144

Orchestra B: $ 90

Front Balcony: $ 144

Mid-Balcony: $ 126

Rear Balcony: $ 90

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