Mozart’s commedia dell’arte inspired opera had its premiere in 1786 and was an instant success. Based on the shocking Beaumarchais play The Marriage of Figaro, Mozart’s racy tale of love, betrayal and forgiveness is a hilarious and subversive social commentary about a world on the brink of revolution.
Opera Atelier is thrilled to unveil a brand new production for our 09/10 season, in which baritone Olivier Laquerre makes his role debut as the incorrigible Figaro. OA is pleased to announce the company debut of baritone Phillip Addis* and mezzo soprano Wallis Giunta*. The Marriage of Figaro also stars OA favourites Carla Huhtanen, Peggy Kriha Dye, Laura Pudwell, and Curtis Sullivan with Artists of Atelier Ballet, and the incomparable Tafelmusik Orchestra under the baton of conductor David Fallis.
Conductor David Fallis
Director Marshall Pynkoski
Choreographer Jeannette Lajeunesse Zingg
Set Designer Gerard Gauci
Lighting Designer Bonnie Beecher
Costume Designer Martha Mann
Fight Director Jennifer Parr
Sung in English with English surtitles.
Saturday, April 24, 2010, 7:30 P.M.
Sunday, April 25, 2010, 3:00 P.M.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010, 7:30 P.M.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010, 7:30 P.M.
Friday, April 30, 2010, 7:30 P.M.
Saturday, May 1, 2010, 7:30 P.M.
