Press Release
Toledo Opera Presents Cavalleria
Rusticana
at
The Valentine Theatre
Friday, May 2, 7:30 pm
Saturday, May 3, 7:30 pm
Sunday, May 4, 2:00 pm
Toledo, OH – Toledo Opera returns to
the Valentine Theatre for its final production of the 2007-2008
season, Pietro Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana.
In this opera, betrayal, jealousy and revenge are the perfect
partners for an evening of irresistible theater. Cavalleria
Rusticana is set in a Sicilian village. It reflects the
colorful world of traditional Italian peasants going about
their daily lives – until jealousy and revenge flare
into tragedy.
This melodramatic tale of rustic chivalry follows the fickle
and passionate love triangle between Turiddu, who loves Lola;
Santuzza, who loves Turiddu, the father of her child; and Alfio,
the all-too-trusting husband of Lola. Mascagni's music takes
us through the emotional heights and depths of this tragic
love story.
You will hear music in Cavalleria Rusticana that
is immediately recognizable, including the scrumptious Intermezzo,
as well as several of its arias which have been featured in
movies such as The Godfather: Part Three and Raging
Bull. It's a night of unforgettable music!
About the Artists
Amy Johnson playing the role of Santuzza will be making her
Toledo Opera debut. She has recently performed with the Prague
National Theater, Indianapolis Opera, Arizona Opera, Portland
Opera, and earned special acclaim for her portrayal of Tosca with
New York City Opera in a PBS Live from Lincoln Center telecast.
Starring opposite her is tenor Richard Crawley. He has appeared
with San Francisco Opera, Staatstheater Stuttgart, Florida
Grand Opera, Opera Colorado, Tulsa Opera and Santa Fe Opera.
The opera will be directed by James Marvel and conducted by
Thomas Conlin.
Performances of Cavalleria Rusticana are Friday,
May 2 at 7:30 PM, Saturday, May 3 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, May
4 at 2:00 PM at the Valentine Theatre. All performances are
preceded by Opera Insights, informal, pre-opera chats
designed to make your opera experience more enjoyable. Toledo
Opera’s production of Cavalleria Rusticana is
presented with generous support from Wachovia Securities.
Single ticket prices begin at $29.00 and may be purchased
online at toledoopera.org or by phone at 419-255-7464. Discounts
are available for students, seniors and groups of ten or more. Cavalleria
Rusticana will be sung in Italian with simultaneous English
translations projected above the stage. |
